Bay Friendly Landscaping Workshop

The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve will host a Bay Friendly Landscaping workshop on March 24th from 1:00-3:30pm. Yard design and maintenance can have a big effect on adjacent water bodies.  Learn to be Bay Friendly by implementing some simple techniques. Participants will learn about resources to help them transform their yard into a luscious bay conscious landscape. The class will also feature innovative Green Infrastructure techniques such as rain gardens, green roofs, bio-swales, and more. The workshop will be held at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL 32328. The class is free. Please register for the class in advance. For more information contact Emily Jackson at 850-670-7743 or send an email to Emily.A.Jackson@dep.state.fl.us.