New Sustainability Meet-Up
| From: | Justin T. |
| Sent on: | Wednesday, September 23, 2009, 9:59 PM |
This is an event hosted by the East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD) to learn the basics of naturescaping. I will be there and you must register on their website - link below. I am trying to find out if we can look at their composting toilet and other cool, green features they have at the house they've renovated.
Event Description:
We provide free workshops to help people naturescape their yard on their own. Our naturescaping workshops are hosted by interested individuals, neighborhood associations, and other community organizations. Experienced facilitators and landscape designers lead these four-hour, weekend workshops that include a visit to a neighborhood naturescaping project to see design principles in action.
In this introductory workshop we introduce the concept of naturescaping. We also explore:
? time and maintenance savings
? reduction/elimination of water and chemical use
? increasing and improving wildlife habitat
? watershed stewardship
? basic site or project planning and many other great gardening tips
Workshop participants get to view before and after naturescaping examples, take a field trip to a nearby project, get advice on landscape design and native gardening, network with neighbors, and identify native plants. Every participant receives a comprehensive workbook and a native plant to help them get started.
Even if you discover that you will need the help of a landscaper or designer with your project, you'll have the framework to make decisions and communicate your desires to your contractor.
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD)
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD)
Event Description:
We provide free workshops to help people naturescape their yard on their own. Our naturescaping workshops are hosted by interested individuals, neighborhood associations, and other community organizations. Experienced facilitators and landscape designers lead these four-hour, weekend workshops that include a visit to a neighborhood naturescaping project to see design principles in action.
In this introductory workshop we introduce the concept of naturescaping. We also explore:
? time and maintenance savings
? reduction/elimination of water and chemical use
? increasing and improving wildlife habitat
? watershed stewardship
? basic site or project planning and many other great gardening tips
Workshop participants get to view before and after naturescaping examples, take a field trip to a nearby project, get advice on landscape design and native gardening, network with neighbors, and identify native plants. Every participant receives a comprehensive workbook and a native plant to help them get started.
Even if you discover that you will need the help of a landscaper or designer with your project, you'll have the framework to make decisions and communicate your desires to your contractor.
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD)
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (EMSWCD)
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