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Lake Forest Subdivision in Carmel is the gracious host of the Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Backyard Conservation Workshop on Saturday, April 26th, from 9 a.m. to noon.
The workshop will begin with a tour of a neighborhood retention pond that has been planted with native shoreline vegetation, including various grasses and wildflowers. This vegetation reduces shoreline erosion, improves water quality, and serves as a natural barrier to nuisance waterfowl. It is also a beautiful enhancement to the pond and provides food for songbirds and butterflies.
Next, walk through the 5-acre arboretum, and hope to catch a glimpse of the resident pileated woodpecker, the largest species of woodpecker in most of the United States. Learn to identify some of Indiana’s native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers, and take in their ideal growing conditions.
Lastly, discover tips for starting backyard projects in urban areas – including working with utilities, easements, and rights-of-way. Then take these ideas back to your own neighborhood, and make a difference in the environment of Geist!
Lake Forest is located on the north side of 116th Street, just west of Hazel Dell Parkway. We will meet at the arboretum – just follow Lake Forest Parkway north into the subdivision until you come to a “T”. The arboretum is on your left. You will also want to bring a lawn chair for seating. This workshop is free, but space is limited, so please RSVP to (317) 773-2181, ext. 101.
