Native Plants, Raingardens and Lawn Care for Water Quality

Home lawn and garden practices significantly impact the health of the Mississippi River. In this brief but informative FMR workshop, learn how you can become part of the solution, and perhaps even reduce your water bills as you improve the health of our watershed and ecosystem. This workshop takes a how-to approach, suggests local resources and quickly covers the most relevant information so you can begin taking steps to protect water quality. We will discuss: • landscaping with native plant species, • the proper use of lawn fertilizer, • rain barrels, • backyard composting, • soil testing, • creating a rain garden, and • more innovative approaches to managing stormwater. To register This presentation is being given by Friends of the Mississippi River through St. Paul Public Schools Community Education. -- There is a $10 registration fee and pre-registration (and pre-payment) is required, and early registration is highly encouraged as capacity is limited. -- Online registration and payment is easy and begins Dec. 31, 2009 through the community education class listing. -- Phone registration is also available at 651-293-8874, weekdays 9 am-3 pm. You will need your credit card and the course number: 6720-S10HA. Please note that registration is not being taken by FMR, and Community Ed does NOT send confirmation or reminder materials. Questions? If you have questions about registration, Community Education can be reached after January 9, 9 am-3pm at 651-293-8874. If you have questions about the workshop itself, instructor and FMR River Stewardship Coordinator Karen Solas can be reached at ksolas[at]fmr.org. *Event is also being offered Tuesday, April 20, 6:30-8 pm.