Our friendly Urban Conservationist, Shaena Smith, from the Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District has sent us the following press release describing the agency’s upcoming workshop on April 26th from 9 am to noon. The GWA highly recommends these workshops, and hopes anyone planning new garden/backyard landscape projects will take the time to learn how we can employ sound beautification practices which help protect the lake.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Shaena Smith
Organization: Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District
Phone: (317) 773-2181 ext. 107
Fax: (317) 776-1101
Email: shaena.smith@in.nacdnet.net
Web: www.hamiltonswcd.org
Backyard Conservation Workshop Will Provide New Spring Ideas!
Lake Forest Subdivision in Carmel is the gracious host of the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Backyard Conservation Workshop on Saturday, April 26th, from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop will begin with a tour of a neighborhood retention pond that has been planted with native shoreline vegetation, including various grasses and wildflowers. This vegetation reduces shoreline erosion, improves water quality, and serves as a natural barrier to nuisance waterfowl. It is also a beautiful enhancement to the pond and provides food for songbirds and butterflies. Next, walk through the 5-acre arboretum, and hope to catch a glimpse of the resident pileated woodpecker, the largest species of woodpecker in most of the United States. Learn to identify some of Indiana’s native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, and take in their ideal growing conditions. Lastly, discover tips for starting backyard projects in urban areas – including working with utilities, easements, and rights-of-way. Then take these ideas back to your own neighborhood, and join Lake Forest in making a difference in the environment of Hamilton County!
Lake Forest is located on the north side of 116th Street, just west of Hazel Dell Parkway. We will meet at the arboretum – just follow Lake Forest Parkway north into the subdivision until you come to a T. The arboretum is on your left. You will also want to bring a lawn chair for seating. This workshop is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP to (317) 773-2181 ext. 101.
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