The typical yard can easily be impro ved to help reduce water run-off\, increase wildlife habitat\, and improve soil. The benefits of improving the environment are many\, including redu cing your water use\, creating more area for birds and butterflies\, reduc ing chemical use\, less lawn mowing\, and learning about invasive species that may need to be controlled in your yard.
\nThis education progra m will cover a variety of techniques for transforming your yard\, includin g the use of rain barrels\, rain gardens\, and the selection and use of na tive plants to solve yard problems. Native plants grow naturally and do no t need watering or fertilizers once established. Native plants thrive on t heir own and do well even during drought conditions. Their deep roots hold the soil\, allow water to filter down deep into the ground where it belon gs and\, because they evolved here\, they attract dozens of species of ben eficial wildlife such as butterflies and songbirds.
\nThe Conservati on Foundation is a private\, not-for-profit land and watershed conservatio n organization based in Naperville. Its mission is to enhance quality of l ife by preserving open space\, protecting natural lands\, and improving ri vers and watersheds. Nearly 4\,000 members and over 500 volunteers support this mission in DuPage\, Kane\, Kendall and Will Counties.
\nPlease note that registration is required. Just prior to the meeting date\, regi strants will be emailed a link to join the meeting. You do \;not \ ;need a Zoom account in order to participate.
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