Workshops
Download YardScaping Workshop materials below:
YardScaping: From Lawns to Landscapes Workshop
Fees vary based on location, please register with the venue.
April 23 | 6-8 PM | Scarborough Public Library
May 9 | 6-8 PM | Saco/OOB Adult Ed
May 23 | 6:30-8:30 PM | Thomas Memorial Library
June 4 | 6-8 PM | Freeport Community Services
Are you enjoying your yard as much as you’d like too? Create wildlife habitat, grow food for your family, and protect your local waterways while improving the appearance and functionality of your yard. This workshop will provide you with ways to reduce your lawn and associated maintenance by swapping it for pollinator gardens, edible landscapes, rain gardens, vegetative buffers, groundcovers, wildflower meadows, and other natural landscapes you can pick and choose from to make your yard work for you.
Bring a layout of your yard (copy of tax map, drawings, satellite image, pictures) to start designing your landscaping changes at the end of the workshop with free technical assistance from the instructor. Additional free site visits may be available to workshop participants.
Do you want a lawn that’s safe for families, pets, and the environment while saving time and money? Learn how to build healthy soil for healthy lawn with tips on fertilizing, weed and pest management, watering, renovating an unhealthy lawn, and more. Whether you maintain your lawn or hire a professional, round up your neighbors and join us! This class is compatible with Falmouth, Portland, and South Portland ordinances.