Tri-County/City Soil and Water Conservation District Upcoming Events

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The Environmentally Friendly Horse: Caring for Your Land
Tri-County/City SWCD in partnership with VA Cooperative Extension is presenting this timely, information packed "Green Horse" seminar on MAY 15, 2008 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the King George Community Center on Rt. 3 in King George, Virginia. You'll learn about hay quality and alternatives, horse health and research, pasture and barnyard management, composting, and more! Registration is required, and there is a small fee to cover food and materials. You'll also be eligible for door prizes from our sponsors. A hearty lunch will be provided. Register NOW to assure your place!  For more information, call us at (540) 899-9492 x117. See you there! Please help "spread the word" ...  download Registration Brochure -- Download Poster.
Native Garden Demo Tour
 

Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Location: 726 William Street - Fredericksburg (between Kenmore & Barton)

Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Anne and Carl Little will host a FREE Native Plant Demo Garden demonstration for native plant enthusiasts in Fredericksburg. Their garden will exhibit what can be achieved when landscaping with native plants. In addition, they will show ways to attract native birds to your yard; rain garden and water conservation info; and examples of composting. Native plant vendors will be offering seedlings for sale and gardening experts will be on hand to answer your questions. Download Poster


School and Summer Education Programs

Your Conservation District is always conducting education programs for schools, clubs, field trips, seminars, etc. We can help with your scout's merit badge, lead a hike or two, talk about a variety of environmental issues, train and assist teachers and homeschool instructors and more! Watch for us at your local events. Or call us and see how we can help! (540) 899-9492, extension 117.