Chemical-Free Yard Care Seminar (FREE)

Come learn how to to have a beautiful yard without the use of toxic chemicals, and how you can dispose of unused chemicals safely. WHERE: Maplewood Library, Main Branch on Baker Street, Memorial Hall Hosted by the Maplewood Green Team Speakers will include: Amy O\'Meara, Maplewood Green Team Neil Chambers, Creator of the \"re:Yard\" sustainable yard care certification scheme Gray Russell, Sustainability Officer, Township of Montclair Topics will include: -Risks related to residential pesticide use -What to expect when transitioning away from chemically-dependent lawn (timeline, labor and costs) -Groundcover alternatives to grass -Natural solutions for weeds, pests and fertilizing -Poison ivy management -Sustainable water management -Pollinator-friendly landscaping -Opportunities for recognition through the re:Yard certification scheme + plenty of time for your questions!