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Edmonds Workshops to Focus on Streamside Living, Natural Yard Care

The workshops are Saturday and May 19 in the Plaza Room of the Edmonds Library.

The City of Edmonds is joining People For Puget Sound, WSU Snohomish County and the Snohomish Conservation District for a series of workshops about natural yard care, and how you can learn about how the choices made on our property impacts Puget Sound, our local streams and places like the Edmonds Marsh.

The Streamside Living & Natural Yard Care Workshops are free and open to the public. They are Saturday and May 19.

Among the topics:

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  • What are the best plants for my yard that work in the Northwest?
  • How can I lower the time and costs of yard maintenance?
  • What type of yard care is best for my kids and pets?

These workshops are designed to help find answers to these and similar questions. The event will also address living on a streamside property, but it is open to all Edmonds residents who want to learn more about natural yard care, and having a beautiful, healthy, and low-maintenance yard.

Streamside Living & Natural Yard Care Workshops will be held Saturday and May 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plaza Room of the , 650 Main St., Edmonds. Advance registration recommended. To register and for more information,  contact: Franziska McKay at 206-456-3802 or fmckay@pugetsound.org. Refreshments will be provided.

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