educational course

Weeds - control them before they control you!  Join us for an after-work exploration of common garden and landscape weeds along with some other notorious plant invaders of the region.  Gain an understanding of how these aggressive plants take over - and how to get the upper hand controlling their spread without turning to synthetic herbicides.

Workshop is free and open to anyone.  Help us plan ahead. Register online at: http://emswcd.org/workshops

Learn the basics of designing and maintaining a landscape that is beautiful and diverse while also conserving water, building soil, and creating habitat for birds and pollinators.  Make a positive impact on your watershed with your landscaping decisions - and save time, money and energy.  The workshop includes a field trip to a nearby naturescaping project.

Workshop is free and open to anyone.  Help us plan ahead.  Register online at: http://emswcd.org/ workshops/

Native plants attract birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects, and require less regular maintenance once established.  Our free workshops are taught by landscape professionals and are designed to help you choose native plants that are well-suited for the unique conditions of your yard.

Workshop is free and open to anyone.  Help us plan ahead.  Register online at: http://emswcd.org/ workshops/

Plant for the Planet Academy - Saturday, January 23rd

FREE for students ages 8-14; pre-registration required.

Plant for the Planet will host a free one-day academy for local students interested in taking action! Students will learn about the science of Climate Change & Recovery, how Climate Change impacts people everywhere, the importance and how-to of planting trees and effective presentation skills!

Register today, spots are limited! Go to http://www.columbiasprings.org/events/ to register as a student or volunteer. 

This free and practical workshop teaches you how to design and maintain an urban yard that saves you time, money, and energy while also conserving water, building soil, and creating habitat for birds and pollinators.  The workshop is taught by a landscape professional who will teach you the basics of:

• site planning and designing more natural spaces
• attracting beneficial pollinators and decreasing pest problems
• reducing or eliminating pollution to soil and water and harmful exposure to humans from synthetic chemical use

Whether you DIY or work with a landscaper, this workshop gives you the framework to make decisions in your yard that benefit both your health and the health of your watershed. The class will visit a nearby naturescaped project to see design principles in action. You'll receive a comprehensive workbook and a free native plant to get you started.