ORGANIC TURF MANAGEMENT
Visit An Organically Managed Park Near You!
Organic Turf Management prioritizes the
transition away from synthetic chemicals toward organic methods, with the goal of
improving environmental health, reducing chemical exposure, and enhancing community
well-being.
With our partners, we're making Colorado healthier and safer -- one park at a time! Scroll for more resources and ways to get involved.
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Organic Turf Management
PPAN is proud to partner with the City of Boulder's Climate Initiatives Team and Osborne Organics to share this step-by-step guide for homeowners or lawn care professionals on how to make your lawn safe and healthy for people, pets, pollinators, and the planet.
Photo credit: City of Boulder
Photo credit: Colorado Native Grass Guide
Transition Your Lawn to Colorado Native Grasses
In an ideal world, the turf we don't replace with flowering pollinator-friendly plants would be replaced with Colorado native grasses! The Native Grass Working Group has created a phenomenal resource for guiding you through the decision making and implementation process of a native grass transition for your lawn.
Limit Turf in New Residential Development Bill
PPAN supported HB25-113 to limit nonfunctional turf in new residential developments (new apartment and condominium developments). This bill is the latest in a series of legislative efforts to reduce turf that is not suited to Colorado's arid climate and demands excessive resources to maintain.
Functional vs Nonfunctional Turf
Functional turf refers to grass that is used for recreational activities such as sports fields, playgrounds, and golf courses.
Nonfunctional turf refers to non-native grass that is not actively used for recreation or other purposes such as turf found in street medians.
