Conservation Landscaping Training and Demonstration Garden Installation
Sat, 10/22/2011 – 9:00am – 5:00pm
About the workshop:
Homeowners can learn how to manage stormwater runoff from their homes utilizing conservation landscaping techniques. These landscape features, which include native plants and a substantial mulch layer, can effectively collect and treat stormwater and reduce localized flooding. To effectively manage stormwater, conservation landscapes must be accurately sized and properly constructed. In addition to a lecture portion and hands on installation, this 1-day workshop will present a design segment for sizing and designing a garden and detail proper construction techniques for homeowners.
As a result of this training you will:
The workshop will include a 3-hour lecture with hands-on design component and then participants will install a conservation landscape garden on the IWLA property. Wear appropriate work clothes and no open-toed shoes. Participants should also dress accordingly for the weather (this event will take place RAIN or SHINE unless severe weather threatens the safety of participants. Note – if garden installation is disrupted by weather, the garden will be installed on Wednesday the 23rd.) This is a full day course, so bring a lunch and plenty of water for the day.
Where
IWLA headquarters, 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 in Gaithersburg. (Muddy Branch Watershed, in Montgomery County)
IS THERE A FEE?
No fee is charged for this class.
How to register?
Use this link: http://www.muddybranch.org/event/conservation-landscaping-training-and-demonstration-garden-installation
NOTE: Registration will be on a first come, first served basis, and will be limited to 20 participants. Sign-up now to reserve your spot.
Homeowners can learn how to manage stormwater runoff from their homes utilizing conservation landscaping techniques. These landscape features, which include native plants and a substantial mulch layer, can effectively collect and treat stormwater and reduce localized flooding. To effectively manage stormwater, conservation landscapes must be accurately sized and properly constructed. In addition to a lecture portion and hands on installation, this 1-day workshop will present a design segment for sizing and designing a garden and detail proper construction techniques for homeowners.
As a result of this training you will:
- Understand why stormwater needs to be managed,
- Understand the principles of conservation landscape garden location, design, construction and maintenance,
- Be able to select appropriate vegetation,
- Select and use design templates, build and plant a conservation landscape garden, and
- Help to install a demonstration garden in public place that may help other homeowners decide to utilize this residential stormwater management tool on their own property.
The workshop will include a 3-hour lecture with hands-on design component and then participants will install a conservation landscape garden on the IWLA property. Wear appropriate work clothes and no open-toed shoes. Participants should also dress accordingly for the weather (this event will take place RAIN or SHINE unless severe weather threatens the safety of participants. Note – if garden installation is disrupted by weather, the garden will be installed on Wednesday the 23rd.) This is a full day course, so bring a lunch and plenty of water for the day.
Where
IWLA headquarters, 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 in Gaithersburg. (Muddy Branch Watershed, in Montgomery County)
IS THERE A FEE?
No fee is charged for this class.
How to register?
Use this link: http://www.muddybranch.org/event/conservation-landscaping-training-and-demonstration-garden-installation
NOTE: Registration will be on a first come, first served basis, and will be limited to 20 participants. Sign-up now to reserve your spot.
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