The Conservation Commission will be hosting several free workshops entitled “What is in your lawn?,” to explore better ways to free your yard from dangerous chemicals and heal your soil.
Healthy soil is critical for clean air and good water quality as well as the health of our lawns and gardens. Workshop attendees will learn about how to use free organic materials such a leaves, grass clippings and kitchen scraps to restore soil health and benefit plants. Returning organic matter to the soil through mulching-mowing, composting and vermicomposting is the key to maintaining a well-balanced and healthy yard. This practice eliminates or limits the need for harmful synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides.
Learn how to properly manage your land and what to ask of landscape professionals to ensure proper maintenance. Whether you care for your yard or provide landscape services for others you will receive a hands-on learning opportunity.
The workshop dates for property owners will be as follows:
Monday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m.
The workshop dates for landscape professionals will be as follows:
Thursday, Sept. 15 at 8 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 8 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 8 a.m. (workshop will be given in Spanish)
Thursday, Sept. 29 at 8 a.m.
Landscape professionals who attend a workshop will be listed on the town website, receive NOFA’s credit for Organic Land Care, and credits towards CT DEEP Pesticide Applicator Certification.
The workshops will take place at Town Hall Meeting Room, 101 Field Point Rd. To register call 203-622-6461 or email: amoch@greenwichct.org
