Are you still thinking about what to do with your landscaping this year? Consider installing a rain garden filled with native plants, a vegetated swale or installing rain barrels to re-use water. JRA’s new River Hero Homes program can help you learn how to use your landscaping to reduce the amount of runoff and pollution that leaves your property.
Through the program you will learn about the benefits of using native plants, rain gardens and rain barrels, how to determine the best project(s) for your yard and how to install them. We’ll also tell you how you may be able to use your rain barrels and rain gardens to qualify for a credit or rebate from your locality.
Want to learn more? Join JRA for a River-Friendly Landscaping Workshop at Glen Allen Nursery, 9107 Old Staples Mill Road, Richmond, on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
If you’re more interested in rain barrels than landscaping, we have the perfect fit for you! Through its River Hero Home program, JRA is sponsoring a rain barrel workshop contest where you and a group of your friends and neighbors can win free rain barrels to install at home. Every month through July, JRA will be giving away a free workshop for up to 20 people. All you need to do is submit the contest application along with your River Hero Home application.
To find out more about the River Hero Homes program, attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, April 3 or Tuesday, May 22 in the Richmond area. Future meetings are also scheduled for Lynchburg and Hampton. Stay tuned for times, locations and more information about these and other upcoming River Hero Home meetings in your area. To learn more about the program and other upcoming events, visit the River Hero Homes website www.jamesriverhero.org. It’s going to be a busy spring!
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