The Ecological Landscaping Network 2007 Workshop Series

Spring Wildlife and Landscape Series

Part 1 "Attracting Songbirds, Hummingbirds, and Butterflies to your Yard"

Learn about native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers that provide habitat, how to get them, where to use them.

Speaker:  Peter Picone, Wildlife Biologist, CT Department of Environmental Protection

Location:  Tolland County Agricultural Center, 24 Hyde Avenue, Vernon

Date:  March 31st, 1:30 PM     Registration:  $5

Part 2 "Diversity on a Suburban Lot - Creating a Backyard Wildlife Habitat"

Workshop co-sponsored with the New England Wildflower Society

Speakers:  Peter Picone, Wildlife Biologist, CT DEP & Lori Brandt, CT Forest and Park Association

Location:  the home landscape of Eleanore Milardo, Middletown, CT

Date June 16th, 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM     Registration:  $20

Register with CRCCD 860.346.3282

 

 

The Ecological Landscaping Network 2007 Workshop Series

Coming in October "Creating Compost:  Black Gold for the Homeowner"

Demonstrations and discussions on various composting methods and equipment, from indoor worm composting to the handling of fall leaves.

Check back for updated information.