TRANSFORM YOUR BACKYARD INTO A SUSTAINABLE HABITAT
This Fall, learn how to transform your backyard (of any size!) into a living, breathing healthy habitat for you, your family, and your pets. Did you know that you can take action against climate change just by changing your mowing habits?
Attend our and learn from the Sustainable Land Care Working Group who have many combined years of practical experience in habitat restoration, pollinator/rain gardens, native plant garden design, organic lawn care, composting, invasive species identification, and meadows as Master Gardeners.
In-Person on Sunday, November 12, 2:00-3:30PM, at Westmoor Park. Bring the whole family!
Learn how to create a backyard habitat:
* What is a sustainable backyard habitat and why is it important?
* Play pollinator BINGO and learn about all the plants and insects we need for a healthy food web
* Learn planting and growing tips for a healthy backyard habitat. Hint: leave the leaves and save 'clean-up' for indoors!
* Dress for weather as our learning will take us outside for hands-on exploration
Or attend the Library's virtual event on Thursday, November 16 at 6:30-8:00PM. REGISTER here: https://westhartford.librarymarket.com/.../your-home...
We would love to answer your questions and also learn more about how we can best support all of West Hartford in building a sustainable and just community. Sustainable Land Care Working Group is part of the new Sustainable West Hartford Commission.
