Conservation Education

Convert your lawn to a native meadow! Meadowscaping with native plants can create wildlife habitat, conserve water, enhance stormwater management and reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers that can pollute local rivers and streams.

Learn about the many native plants that can help control erosion on your land. This workshop explains erosion principals and covers a variety of native plants and strategies that can help stabilize your soil.

Learn the basics about why and how to plant with natives and see some of the most beautiful options! Planting carefully selected native plants can create wildlife habitat, conserve water, enhance stormwater management and reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers that can pollute local rivers and streams.

Learn about organic weed control options and resources.

A primer on new and common invasive garden plants focusing on control strategies, identification and resources.

Learn to identify & report the new priority invasive plants in our area. Be part of a crucial volunteer network to help find invasive species early in their infestation so they can be controlled before spreading.

Learn what you can do to make your yard more inviting to wildlife.

Learn how you can improve the health of your garden or farm’s soil. Also, learn about programs that might support you with installing cover crops or other soil enhancements.