Environmental Services

The Division of Environmental Services provides a wide range of environmentally-related services to city government and the public. These include civic beautification, community-wide sustainability initiatives, urban forestry, greenway management, mowing of corridors and county roads, enforcement of environmental ordinances, public outreach and education, and internal energy initiatives. 

News

a small child shoveling dirt onto a recently planted tree with an adult helping
Volunteers needed for planting this Saturday

Fall is a perfect time for planting, and we need volunteers to help. Join LFUCG’s Greenspace Trust and Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services this Saturday, Oct. 26 to plant trees and native plants at Coldstream Park from 9 a.m. to noon.

a young girl with long hair pouring a bucket of water onto a recently planted tree. An adult is helping her.
New Funding Opportunities Announced to Grow Lexington’s Tree Canopy

The City of Lexington is excited to announce the second round of grant funds to be awarded as part of the Lex Grow Trees program, which is focused on making Lexington's tree population healthier and bigger.

Renewal by Brittani Fuller, a sculpture of monarch butterflies around a shiny white sphered with blue and white flowers
Art by Nature: Monarch Waystations opens Friday

This year’s show features artwork inspired by monarch waystations throughout Fayette County.

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