Articles by: Chrissie Balding

Masterson Station Park July 25, 2024. 
Photo by Amy Wallot

Bullhorn gears up with alternative transportation benefits

May has traditionally been observed as Bike Month, but this year, the City of Lexington and the Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization are celebrating Bike Walk Month instead! Whether you’re a cyclist, pedestrian, driver or all three, Bike Walk Month reminds Lexingtonians that streets are shared spaces for all. In […]

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Welcome to the 2026 Green Check class

Welcome to the 2026 Green Check class

The 2026 class of Green Check businesses is well on their way to being certified! Green Check is a free program for businesses, non-profit organizations and places of worship in Lexington to earn recognition for their environmental efforts. With guidance from Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services, the groups learn about […]

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Lexington businesses invited to learn about Green Check

Lexington businesses invited to learn about Green Check

The City of Lexington’s Sustainability section is holding an information session about Green Check, Lexington’s free business sustainability certification program. Businesses and organizations in our community are encouraged to apply and commit to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. A virtual question and answer session will be held on Wednesday, Jan. […]

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Lexington welcomes new businesses to Green Check program

Lexington welcomes new businesses to Green Check program

The City of Lexington is proud to welcome 18 new and recertifying businesses to Green Check, a green business sustainability certification program. These businesses join a growing network of organizations committed to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. New members joining the program this year include Triton International (Gold), Cathedral of […]

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Welcome to the 2025 Green Check Class

Welcome to the 2025 Green Check Class

The tenth class of Green Check businesses is well on their way to being certified! Green Check is a free program for businesses, non-profit organizations and places of worship in Lexington to earn recognition for their environmental efforts. With guidance from Lexington’s Division of Environmental Services, the groups learn about […]

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Green Check businesses stencil storm drains

Green Check businesses stencil storm drains

Chances are you have seen the storm drains around Lexington with a colorful image and the words, “Only rain down the drain.” These small works of art educate residents about water quality. The stencil also provides a constant reminder that our storm drains lead straight to local waterways and that […]

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Lexington recognizes new Green Check businesses

Lexington recognizes new Green Check businesses

This year, the City of Lexington is welcoming 12 new businesses to Green Check, a green business sustainability certification program. An additional nine businesses are recertifying as Green Check members, solidifying their commitment to the program for another three years. New honorees include: Floracliff Nature Sanctuary (Gold), Artworks at the […]

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2024 Green Check Awards set for Sept. 18

2024 Green Check Awards set for Sept. 18

Come celebrate the 2024 Green Check businesses and learn how to involve your business or organization with this free program, held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at McConnell Springs Park. The presentation will begin at 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is open to the public. 2024 Awardees:Floracliff […]

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Green Check members tour FoodChain

Green Check members tour FoodChain

On Tuesday, July 16, members from Green Check businesses toured FoodChain. The Lexington nonprofit works to improve access to local and fresh food. FoodChain is a silver certified member and has been part of the city’s Green Check program since 2023.

View from Patterson Office Tower on Tuesday September 26, 2017 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison /UKphoto

Welcome to the 2024 Green Check Class!

The ninth class of Green Check businesses has officially begun the certification process! These 13 local businesses represent a wide variety of industries, come in all sizes and have gone above and beyond in making Lexington a greener place to live and work.