Extreme
Green Makeover Transforming Yards For A Sustainable Maplewood
Are you ready for a GREEN yard? Transform your yard into one that features sustainable landscaping. From rain gardens & rain barrels, to compost bins and native plants you can learn how to do it yourself! The Extreme Green Makeover is a fun series of classes, field trips, and events that will inspire and teach you the basics, and
Extreme GREEN classes and events are open to everyone— residents and non-residents! There will be drawings for prizes at many of the events, including a $500 gift certificate from Home Depot and one from Linder’s Garden Center.
Join us for the Kick-Off on Thursday, March 18, 6:30 - 8:30PM at the Maplewood Library, 3025 Southlawn Drive, Maplewood. See page 2 for more details!
Apply To Win: One Maplewood resident will win a $15,000 GREEN yard makeover!
To be eligible for the $15,000 front yard Green Makeover, you must be a Maplewood resident and reside in the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD). In addition, applicants must attend at least one Extreme Green Makeover event to become familiar with the features of GREEN landscape design. Pick up an application form at any Extreme Green Makeover event and submit it to Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 7th St. East, Maplewood, MN 55119, by Friday, June 25, 2010.
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5 Green Landscaping Goals Green design – Create aesthetically pleasing landscapes that meet the needs of residents and benefit the environment. Rain water – Put rain water to use in the yard. Energy landscaping – Reduce heating and cooling costs with plants. Effective resource use – Minimize the use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides. Native plants – Plant natives to enhance habitat for wildlife.
How To Register www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/extremegreen or mail registration and check to Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 East 7th St., Maplewood, MN 55119 For More Information Registration, classes & events 651.249.2170 Applying for the makeover 651.249.2181