2-5 p.m. ECO-TOUR.
DIRECTIONS
Download tour map from websites below. Or, drop in at sites that interest you. Letters identify stops on the tour, starting at Huntley Meadows (A).
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TAKE STEPS on a more earth-friendly path. On this self-led tour, learn about challenges, visit neighbors, see steps they have taken, and get tips.
Challenges ahead
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2-2:45 p.m. 6303 Richmond Hwy (B) Meet Martin Tillett on north side of Walmart parking lot at Kings Crossing for a tour of the unique ecological features of Quander Brook. See stormwater runoff effects on this once-beautiful, historic stream.
Eco-friendly landscaping
3-3:45 p.m. 7713 Tauxemont Rd (C) Learn to landscape for birds from Cliff Fairweather, Audubon-at-Home. Tour the Berniers’ native plant garden. BONUS: sign up for a FREE beakgrass plant. This native grass for shady areas is food for wild turkeys like those spotted in Tauxemont.
4-5 p.m. 8707 Stockton Pkwy (D) Tour the native plant garden with Betsy Martin and learn about creating bird and butterfly habitat with water-wise native plants. Reduce stormwater runoff with a rain garden, rain barrels.
Eco-Friendly energy use
2-5 p.m. 2622 Stirrup Lane (E) Reduce energy use with residential rooftop solar panels, explained by Beate Whitesell and Patrick Fogarty.
Stewardship for youngsters
2-5 p.m. Stratford Landing School, 8484 Riverside Rd (F) Drop by the Discovery Garden (courtyard, south side of school). Explore four square gardens, five senses garden, and colonial garden with Eleanor Whitaker.
2-5 p.m. Hollin Meadows School, 2310 Nordok Place (G) Discover wildlife habitat garden, woodland habitat garden, form and texture garden, and literary garden with Shawn Akard.
HEAVY RAIN CANCELS EARTH DAY EVENTS.
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