Cary It Green

Did you know that Cary is home to a unique microbiome containing rare plants and animals? 🐢🍄

Enjoy a virtual exploration of our beautiful Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve from PBS North Carolina! Learn why this ecosystem thrives more than 200 miles from similar habitats typically located in the Appalachian Mountains.🌲

If you can't make a weekend getaway trip to the mountains, consider exploring the trails of Hemlock Bluffs!🌄

"The Hemlock Triplets" Speaking of Trees S1E5 Andy and Rachel return to Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve to find th...

Here comes the sun! ☀️

In celebration of the first day of summer, we're highlighting Cary's first rooftop solar installation!

Built in 2013, Cary Fire Department Station 8 was designed to a LEED Gold standard, incorporating energy-efficient design elements and Cary's first 20kW rooftop solar system. ⚡

Fast forward to today, and the system is still in operation and producing sustainability wins at this site. 😎

Curious about how you can harness the power of solar energy? Visit carync.gov/solar to learn more!

Going green is a group effort and we make it easy to get involved! 🫶

Subscribe to Cary's Environmental Newsletter and stay connected to resources, tips, and tools for building a more sustainable future. 🌎

To sign up, visit carync.gov/greenupdates and be sure to check the Environment topic box.

Lend your voice and help us grow a greener future by serving on Cary’s Environmental Advisory Board.🌿

Learn more and apply today.🔗⬇️

Create a greener and more resilient Cary!

The Environmental Advisory Board is seeking passionate community members who care deeply about sustainability, conservation, and innovative environmental solutions. Members advise Cary on efforts with an environmental lens and aligned with the Sustainability and Climate Action Strategy to strengthen Cary's environmental stewardship across the community.

If you're ready to make an impact for future generations, apply by June 30. Learn more at carync.gov/boards

Healthy soil = healthy yards 🌱

The secret to lush lawns and thriving plants starts underground. Watch this quick video for easy tips to improve your soil and strengthen your landscape from the ground up. https://bit.ly/4o8NEW1

Great sustainability work starts with collaboration.

Cary staff spent the day at NC State University for the North Carolina Composting Council’s annual meeting, connecting with industry professionals and learning about topics like soil health, contamination prevention, and community engagement.

We’re proud of our Cary Composts program and the role our community plays in making it a success. Together, we’re turning waste into a resource and building a more sustainable future. ♻️🌱
Carync.gov/compost

Any day is a good day to begin composting in Cary!🥕♻️

Our food waste drop-off sites accept a variety of material that cannot be composted in a backyard bin.

You can get started by collecting your food waste (including meat, bones, and many paper products) into a small container. Then, simply bring it to a drop-off site.

This free service helps to grow future gardens instead of landfills, and you can help do your part! For a list of sites and accepted items, visit carync.gov/foodwaste.

Yes! It’s a Copperhead! The Copperhead is the only venomous snake we need to worry about in Cary. This one, and several others we have seen this year, found his way into a garage where he surprised the residents. Snakes are generally lazy, but the search for food can send them exploring any place prey may be. As rodents and lizards are common around homes, snakes will be too. You can minimize the chance you will have a close encounter by sealing up holes animals may be able to use for access into homes and garages. Additionally, keep bird seed or other foods in animal proof containers, and remove debris and trim bushes close to the home to take away hiding spots. If you can eliminate habitat and food sources, our reptile friends may move along.

While Cary Animal Services does not respond to snakes outside, if we can help get a snake out of your garage or from inside your home, we will give it a try. Snakes are an important part of natural pest control. We just don’t want them in our house!

More housing choices are coming to Cary!

Congratulations to the White Oak Foundation, Inc., on the grand opening of their new mixed-income townhome development. Of the 30 townhomes, 15 are reserved for homeowners at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

Supported by Town of Cary funding, this project furthers the Cary Housing Plan and Imagine Cary Community Plan goals through providing affordable homeownership opportunities and leveraging community partnerships.

Interested in learning more? Prospective homebuyers may contact White Oak Foundation.