Backyard Conservation Workshop
Tuesday, October 3, 6:00pm
320 E. Silver Street
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Conference Room Downstairs
RSVP required. Space is limited. The workshop is now full!
The cost of the workshop is $35.00 and includes the following:
Tuesday, October 3, 6:00pm
320 E. Silver Street
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Conference Room Downstairs
RSVP required. Space is limited. The workshop is now full!
The cost of the workshop is $35.00 and includes the following:
- Knowledge from experts on 3 backyard conservation practices
- One soil test
- One rain barrel or bat house
The cost of the workshop takeaways are supplemented by an Ohio Department of Agriculture Healthy Soils Mini Grant.
Rediscovering and Harnessing the Nature in Your Yard
When completing outdoor chores it’s easy to forget we all have complex mini-ecosystems in our yards. Each decision we make on how to care for our home and yards has a direct impact on the health of our soil and water. Many don’t realize that whether they live in an urban, rural, or suburban area, nature lives in their backyard.
Residents of Warren County are invited to participate in a backyard conservation workshop where they will learn about three different conservation practices that can be implemented at home. Participants will be provided with:
1) An introduction to backyard conservation,
2) Presentations from experts on soil health, rain barrels, and bat houses,
3) Tools and/or materials to implement the conservation practices.
4) Assistance from experts to complete the practice.
Residents of Warren County are invited to participate in a backyard conservation workshop where they will learn about three different conservation practices that can be implemented at home. Participants will be provided with:
1) An introduction to backyard conservation,
2) Presentations from experts on soil health, rain barrels, and bat houses,
3) Tools and/or materials to implement the conservation practices.
4) Assistance from experts to complete the practice.
Soil Health
Greg Meyer, OSU Extension Educator, will give a presentation on proper gardening practices including information on soil testing, types of plants for soil type, and how to improve the nutrient balance in the soil. The presentation will also include information on composting practices. Greg is an experienced presenter for Master Gardener courses as well as other natural resource and agricultural topics. Participants will leave with an understanding of how soil tests and composting can benefit soil health. |
Bat House
Warren County SWCD staff will give a presentation on the types of bats found in Warren County and give tips on how bats and humans can live harmoniously with a mutually beneficial relationship. We have been seeing a decline of a number of bat species due to disease and habitat destruction. Bat conservation is important because bats are vital to global ecosystems, filling several ecological roles including:
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Rain Barrel
Warren County SWCD staff will give a presentation on how to assemble and install a rain barrel on a home. Residents will learn how a rain barrel works and how to maintain the barrel properly and responsibly. Rain barrels capture water from a roof and hold it for later use such as on lawns, gardens, washing cars or indoor plants. Collecting roof runoff in rain barrels is helpful in times of drought and reduces the amount of water that flows from your property. It's a great way to conserve water and it's free water for use in your landscape. |