Posted
on May 7, 2016
If
you are wondering “Why dandelions?” – the official website has a great
explanation.
In
an effort to have perfect grass with no dandelions, many landscape
gardeners spray herbicides on the lawn. Although I have read that
proper use of herbicides is safe for animals and people and even
insects, many people worry that herbicides are used too often and/or
improperly.
And
if there is a breeze, the spray can blow to unintended places.
It
figures that herbicides sprayed at parks and playgrounds probably end
up on the feet of, and perhaps in the bodies of, dogs and kids.
A
group of people in the town of Carbondale, Colorado, lobbied to end
the use of herbicides in their parks and playgrounds. And their
efforts paid off! No more herbicides in public lands...and that means
more dandelions!
Then
the town had a vote – and the people of Carbondale decided to adopt
the dandelion as their official Town Flower!
While
celebrating dandelions on Dandelion Day, the townspeople also use the day to discuss new efforts to “being green,” living sustainably,
and helping the environment heal from human actions. There are booths
with information on clean energy and environmentally friendly
products, and there is a parade, crafts for kids, and all manner of
springtime frolicking. 
Dandelions are pretty!
Also
on this date:
Brahms's
birthday
Anniversary of the world premiere of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
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