February 3, 2003

“PLANT:” MAKE YOUR LAWN LOOK BEAUTIFUL THIS SPRING WITH LESS WATER, LESS WORK AND LESS WASTE

Charlotte, NC - Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Management has scheduled its spring composting and yard care workshops.  Mecklenburg County sponsors these organic program workshops year round at locations throughout the County. Piedmont Landscaping & Naturescaping Training (PLANT) offers in-depth information on maintaining your yard in a manner that’s environmentally friendly, aesthetically pleasing, low maintenance and low budget.

Mecklenburg County residents can learn the basics of composting, grasscycling, toxicity reduction, Southern xeriscaping, soil testing and habitat. For only a few dollars, you receive four hours of hands-on instruction, a how-to manual and wire compost bin.

Register online at www.wipeoutwaste.com or by calling 704-336-4304. All Saturday PLANT classes are from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Dress comfortably. Bring a bag lunch and plenty to drink.

March 22 - $10.00
Carmel Branch Library
6624 Walsh Rd.
542-0401

April 5 - $10.00
Latta Plantation Nature Center
6211 Sample Rd.
704-875-1391

May 3 - $10.00
McDowell Nature Center
15222 York Rd.
704-588-5224 

May 10 - Member: $12, Non-member: $15
Charlotte Nature Museum
1658 Sterling Rd.
704-372-6261 ext. 300 or 605

May 18 - $10.00
Reedy Creek Nature Center
2900 Rocky River Rd.
704-598-8857

June 7 - $10.00
UNC Charlotte Botanical Garden
9201 University City Blvd.
Greenhouse 704-687-2870