Free Water Quality and Rain Gardens Workshops

The Parchment Community Library will be hosting speakers from the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program and the West Michigan Environmental Action Council to discuss how to improve the water quality around your home. This free water quality and rain gardens workshop will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18th at 401 S. Riverview Drive in Parchment. Topics included in these workshops are yard and garden care, household hazardous waste management and native planting, among many other important environmental issues. Come learn how to improve not only the landscape around your home, but the environment in your neighborhood!

Admission is free, but space is limited. Please sign up by calling the Parchment Community Library at 343-7747. Visit their website at www.parchmentlibrary.org for more information.

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The Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program is designed to help residents and farmers identify ways to reduce the risk of groundwater contamination associated with the application of pesticides and nitrogen fertilizers. Programs are both voluntary and confidential and aim to maintain a focus on the financial and technical constraints that drive everyday decisions. MGSP is a cooperative effort between Michigan Department of Agriculture, Michigan State University Extension, USAD Natural Resources Conservation Service and Michigan's AmeriCorps. Close coordination is also maintained with Michigan Farm Bureau, Michigan Agri-Business Association and the Michigan Association of Conservation Districts.

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MSU Extension is an Affirmative-Action Equal-Opportunity Institution. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, or family status.

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