What’s a No Mow Zone?
A No Mow Zone is a designated area you leave unmowed or mow just a few times a year to protect local watersheds and wildlife. These zones improve water quality, reduce flooding, and act as natural filters for storm runoff, pollutants, and erosion.
As the area grows wilder, it becomes a haven for biodiversity, supporting pollinators, birds, butterflies, and native plants like milkweed which are essential for Monarch butterflies.
They’re also cheap and easy to maintain, while helping reduce our carbon footprint. One gas mower running for an hour releases as much pollution as driving 100 miles! Less mowing also means lower costs for labor, fuel, water, and fertilizer—and greater savings on YOUR tax dollars!
Learn more: Email forysthaudubon@gmail.com to connect with Forsyth Audubon’s Bird Friendly Habitat Certification team for resources and site visits.
