HEALTHY NEIGHBOURSHEDS WORKSHOPS

Thursday, November 9 (6:30-8pm) Getting Started: Managing Rain Where it Falls

In this virtual introductory homeowner workshop, you'll learn how to protect your property and community by managing stormwater at home. We will discuss new trends in residential landscaping and how you can take advantage of rainwater in your garden to save money, increase your home’s curb appeal, and improve the health of our local watershed. Join us as we share information on local funding opportunities that can help you create your own beautiful and low-cost garden projects.

Thursday, November 16 (6:30-8pm) Selecting and Maintaining Urban Trees

Learn tips and tricks for how to plan your garden with trees! Led by a trained arborist, this virtual workshop will help you select tree species based on your garden’s conditions. You will also learn about what to look for when purchasing a tree and best practices for planting and maintaining a tree.

Thursday, November 23 (6:30-8pm) Putting your Garden to Bed & How to Be Salt Smart

Gardens still need attention in the winter — we can help you put your garden to bed naturally! In this virtual workshop, you will be guided on how to better use leaf mulch and compost. We will also discuss how salt impacts your garden and how you can be salt smart to keep your garden healthy and beautiful year-round.

*Please note: All workshops are virtual. When registering for virtual workshops, you only need to add the number of screens/devices. A registration link to the virtual workshop will be emailed to participants prior to the event. If you do not receive a link within an hour of the session, contact stewardship@hrca.on.ca.