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01 June 2011

Smart Gardening Workshops by LA Co Dept Of Public Works [June 2011]


Residents are encouraged to attend a free Smart Gardening workshop. No reservation needed. Learn to reduce yard waste and improve your lawn and garden. Workshops are about 1.5 hours. Get step by step instructions on how to compost, the benefits and biology.

BEGINNING Smart Gardening Workshop 
Attend a FREE Smart Gardening Workshop and learn more about backyard composting, worm composting, grass recycling, water-wise gardening, and fire-wise gardening! 

Compost bins can be purchased at the subsidized prices of $40 each for a backyard compost bin and $65 each for a worm compost bin (this price includes 1/2 lb. of worms).

SAN DIMAS – Saturday 4 June, 9:30am - 11:00am
Horsethief Canyon Park
301 Horsethief Canyon Rd, San Dimas 91773 [MAP]

CALABASASSaturday 4 June, 9:30am - 11:00am
Gates Canyon Park
25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd, Calabasas 91302
[MAP]

WHITTIERSaturday 4 June, 9:30am - 11:00am
Sorensen Park
11419 Rose Hedge Drive, Whittier 90606
[MAP]

AZUSASaturday 11 June, 9:30am - 11:00am 
Valleydale Park
5525 N Lark Ellen Ave, Azusa 91702
[MAP]

DOWNEY Saturday 18 June, 9:30am - 11:00am
Wilderness Park
10999 Little Lake Rd, Downey 90241
[MAP]

Workshop sponsored by Dept Of Public Works [credit]
ADVANCED Smart Gardening Workshop 
Attend a FREE Smart Gardening Advanced Workshop and learn more about organic gardening techniques, the art and science of good soil, Integrated Pest Management (environmentally responsible ways to control pests), conserving water around the garden, and using native and drought-tolerant plants! 

Compost bins can be purchased at the subsidized prices of $40 each for a backyard compost bin and $65 each for a worm compost bin (this price includes 1/2 lb. of worms).

TORRANCESaturday 18 June, 9:30am - 11:00am
Columbia Park
18721 Prairie Ave, Torrance 90504
[MAP]

More info on Smart Gardening Workshops: http://ladpw.org/epd/sg/wk_scheds.cfm



Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
1000 South Fremont Avenue, Bldg. A9 East, 2nd floor, Alhambra 91803
(626) 458-5100 •
http://dpw.lacounty.gov/




content: Los Angeles County Department of Public Works • post: R. Nelson
 

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