No Mow May

Following a joint recommendation from the East Lansing Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the East Lansing Commission on the Environment, and in recognition of East Lansing being declared a Pollinator Friendly Community, the East Lansing City Council approved Resolution 2023-6 to adopt No Mow May in 2023. 

Residents can learn more about participating in East Lansing's first No Mow May by reading the FAQs below. 

  1. What is No Mow May?
  2. Why has the City endorsed No Mow May?
  3. How can someone participate?
  4. Are there any restrictions with No Mow May?
  5. What about ticks?
  6. What about mosquitoes?
  7. It's June. Now what?
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Sign Up to Participate in No Mow May

Registration is not required to participate in No Mow May, but it is useful in tracking community participation. Residents can register here. 

Residents who register for No Mow May can pick up a free yard sign at the East Lansing Department of Public Works, 1800 E. State Road, or the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. 

Signs are for East Lansing residents only.