Environment

You may be seeing a relatively short plant, 12-18” tall, in your yard or woodland ... read more

Do you know youth ages 13-19 interested in spending time outdoors on Tollgate Farm serving as ... read more

"Forest Therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through ... read more

This City of Novi earned Tree City USA recognition for the 32nd time in 2023, due to its ... read more

With the unusually warm winter we had, spring is getting a head start, and that means some of ... read more

Novi is blessed with some very large chunks of woodlands with varying topography. In some ... read more

 Even though we’re in the middle of February, it’s not too early to start ... read more

February is here! It feels more like March, or even early April, but it’s not, so the ... read more

Plants that grow in, along, and above the water play an important role in lake ecosystems and ... read more

Watch as City of Novi Forester Keith Salowich presents on winter tree topics to the Detroit ... read more

Many subdivisions in Novi are blessed with preserved open spaces that provide homes to ... read more

Come to Tollgate Farm this Friday, December 8th, 9:30-11 am, for some wellness in the winter ... read more

Renew. Refresh. Reconnect with the forest. Tollgate is hosting a fall Forest Therapy walk this ... read more

 The NCA Open House will take place on October 26th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. You are cordially ... read more

Plants need water to survive and there’s been a historic lack of rain coming from Mother ... read more

Please be advised that Savin Lake Services will be treating Walled Lake for Invasive aquatic ... read more

MSU Tollgate Farm and Novi Community Coalition Summer Forest Therapy Series. “In every ... read more

Oakland County is hosting a Native Plant Giveaway for Oakland County residents. Native plants ... read more

MSU Tollgate Farm Winged Wonders Traveling Birding Camp Have you ever wondered about the ... read more

Wellness in the Woods Mindfulness Day at MSU Tollgate Farm April 21, 2023, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m ... read more

Stinky flowers, weak wood prone to breaking apart, and poor growth form are some of the better ... read more

The holidays aren’t so happy in the recycling world. Workers see literally tons of stuff ... read more

Winter is the best time to prune your trees, when they're dormant. But, many people don' ... read more

Volunteers needed to help look for sensitive aquatic insects that indicate good water quality. read more

We are excited to share the completed report on the findings. Please take a look to see how ... read more

By now, Michigan is transitioning into a winter landscape with the leaves of many trees having ... read more

The gorgeous colors of trees in the fall is a well-known phenomenon, perfect for sight-seeing ... read more

When it comes to fall yard clean-up, a lazier approach can benefit your lawn, local wildlife ... read more

 Explore Composting with Tollgate, October 30, 1-4 pm Come explore composting with ... read more

The City of Novi, in our continuing effort to improve the conditions of our natural habitats ... read more

Deer scrape season is nearly upon us, which means it’s time to protect vulnerable trees ... read more

Summer is a time of gorgeous, green foliage. It is a great time to appreciate the beauty of ... read more

Novi is a member of RRRASOC and residents can take advantage of this free opportunity. read more

Eastern cottonwood (Populus deltoides) trees have long been vilified by people suffering from ... read more

It’s clear that birds rely on trees and shrubs to survive. They don’t just perch on ... read more

Since the city has been clearing the buckthorn from Rotary Park, the number of birds visiting ... read more

The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and the grass is growing. This also means mowing the ... read more

The Red-winged blackbirds are already back. The male goldfinches are gaining their bright ... read more

We know it’s tempting to get outside and prune everything in the yard when spring arrives ... read more

Spring is here and Novi will once again celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 29, at 2 p.m. in ... read more

Spring is slow in arriving, but thoughts of doing yardwork outdoors abound. This spring, to ... read more

Do you know a teen 13-19 years old looking for a leadership opportunity this summer? MSU ... read more

Residents can start putting their yard waste at the curb starting on Monday, April 4. Yard ... read more

Novi will celebrate three decades of Tree City USA status this year, as the City has now been ... read more

Evenings in the Garden is a recurring lecture series on environmental and gardening topics ... read more

Sign up to receive free tree seedlings from the City of Novi! You can help the City of ... read more

This year, Novi will celebrate three decades of Tree City USA status, as it’s now been ... read more

As we approach spring, shopping aisles are lined with dozens of different fertilizers all ... read more

The MSU Tollgate Farm PAR (Plant-A-Row) Garden is celebrating 20 years of community service ... read more

With the recent surge of interest in home vegetable gardening, more adults, seniors, and ... read more

It's time to get outside! MSU Tollgate Farm Summer Camp Registration is now open! Give your ... read more

Welcome to Michigan winter. It took a while to get here, but we have a good amount of snow and ... read more

Friends of the Rouge invites community members to apply for the upcoming March 2020 Master ... read more

Hiring a specialist without specialized knowledge can be difficult. How can people feel certain ... read more

It's winter in Novi, and the leaves are off the trees. If you happen to do some ... read more

Looking for a special gift for that certain someone? If they love growing their own food ... read more

Trees growing around homes can beautify the landscape, boost real estate values, and reduce ... read more

Large areas of buckthorn and other woody invasive species will be removed from two sections of ... read more

Never pour kitchen fats, oils and grease (FOG) down your sink drain. Pouring or washing FOG ... read more

Keep Michigan Beautiful, Inc. (KMB) promotes, provides education, and recognizes beautification ... read more

This October, support Firewood Month by choosing to buy firewood where you burn it to prevent ... read more

It's early fall, and the deer mating season is fast approaching. It’s time to protect ... read more

As fall approaches, and changing tree leaves, asters, goldenrods and chrysanthemums start to ... read more

Check out the video created with the help of the SEMCOG, Southeast Michigan Council of ... read more

As fall approaches, you’re going to start seeing a change in what birds are in your yard ... read more

Did you know you can recycle food and beverage cartons as part of your curbside recycling ... read more

A destructive invasive pest is making its way toward Michigan, leaving tree dieback and sticky ... read more

European frog-bit, an invasive aquatic plant, has been found in 17 stormwater ponds, wetlands ... read more

DeMaria Building Company, in collaboration with DTE Energy, the Wildlife Habitat Council, Bees ... read more

Michigan Department of Natural Resources is forecasting another bad year for gypsy moth ... read more

Woods and areas near woods are often blooming this time of year with Garlic Mustard’s ... read more

It’s spring!  Time to get to work on your garden, your yard and your trees. A common ... read more

A new, engaging, and interactive way to test your knowledge on whether a material can be reused ... read more

Due to its urban forestry efforts in 2020, the City of Novi was recognized as a Tree City USA ... read more

Novi has been actively working to remove trees and shrubs that have taken over some of our ... read more

Girdling roots are roots that encircle the trunk or other roots of a tree and choke off the ... read more

You can attract butterflies and birds in your yard without too much effort. We have created a ... read more

A Rain Garden is constructed to direct rain runoff from hard surfaces such as roofs, driveways ... read more

Peak migration for birds is March to May and August to October from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Two ... read more

What is a CSA? Community Supported Agriculture is a system where members buy shares in the ... read more

If a tree falls and no one is around to hear it, does its decaying wood still greatly benefit ... read more

The near-40,000 trees that make up the City of Novi’s urban forest provide innumerable ... read more

So, what is this sustainability thing really all about? How do young leaders create positive ... read more

The Tollgate Camp Teen Steward (15-19 yrs) and Tollgate Steward-in-Training (13 ... read more

Calling all homeschool or hybrid students in grades 4-8! Registration is now open for the ... read more

Announcing the MSU Tollgate Farm HomeGrown Gardening Series that takes place virtually at 10 a ... read more

A recent sort of RRRASOC's recycled materials showed that bagged recycling was the largest ... read more

As a part of MSU Tollgate Farm’s reoccurring lecture series, Evenings in the Garden, we ... read more

We appreciate the excellent cooperation our citizens have given us in the past in adhering to ... read more

Although we are deeply saddened with the idea that we won't have any campers at MSU ... read more

What is a steward? A steward is someone whose responsibility it is to take care of something ... read more

Are you 10-14 years old? Do you love the outdoors? Join us for a free Winged Wonders Virtual ... read more

As part of its bicentennial celebration, Oakland County donated 5,000 oak saplings to not-for ... read more

It's that time of year again. Residents are freshening up their tree mulch, and most are ... read more

Each year, the United States generates about 260 million tons of trash – that’s ... read more

The City is now making it possible for private residents, homeowners' associations and ... read more

The next Nature. Nurture. Novi program is called Spread Some Shade: The Benefits of Planting ... read more

Novi residents can help protect the City’s trees from the deadly oak wilt disease by ... read more

A breakfast of pancakes and maple syrup is a traditional favorite; but, usually maple syrup is ... read more

The Oakland County Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMA) have received $205,200 ... read more