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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Growing
Green: The Sustainable Backyard<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b>Fridays, March 12, 19, and 26, 1 <span style='font-variant:
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<p class=MsoNormal>Sponsored by the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Learn how to “green” your backyard landscape
this spring with a series of workshops focusing on organic and natural
approaches to gardening and lawn care. Develop knowledge and skills in
selecting and planting native and drought-tolerant plants, composting, soil
testing, irrigation, natural pest management and more. Garden club members,
homeowners and anyone interested in learning about creating a beautiful
backyard landscaped that is healthy for the environment should attend. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>March 12 Why Go Native? Choosing the Right
Plants</b> <b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Get the most out of your
backyard by landscaping with native plants. Native plants are beautiful,
interesting, and varied. They evoke a sense of place and are essential for
creating garden habitat for wildlife and promoting biodiversity. Landscaping
with native wildflowers, shrubs, and trees also save you time and money! These
plants are adapted to live in the soils of Cape Cod, which means less watering
and less fertilizing—so maintenance time and costs are reduced. This
workshop will introduce you to the native shrubs and trees that benefit
wildlife, as well as those naturalized species that do well on Cape Cod.
Information on invasive species to avoid will also be provided.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><i>Instructor: Dennis Murley,
Naturalist and Botanist at Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary</i><i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b>March 19</b> <b>The
Real Dirt: Understanding Soil and Composting</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Get the real dirt on Cape Cod
soils! Your gardens are only as good as the soil in which they grow. A soil
test identifies the nutrients already present in your soil, so you only apply
the right amounts of what your soil needs eliminating over-fertilizing or
unnecessary applications of lime. This workshop will introduce the benefits and
steps of soil testing. Based upon the size of the group, individual samples of
soil may be tested—so bring a sample of soil from your garden for
possible testing. Information on amending soils and the basics of composting
will also be included. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i>Instructor: Pat Amos, Barnstable County Cooperative
Extension Master Naturalist<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b>March 26</b> <b>Pesticide
& Synthetic Fertilizer Free—Organic Lawn Care</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>For those who want a lawn, learn how to maintain and keep it
healthy using organic care. Starting with an overview of conventional vs.
organic land care methods and impacts, this workshop will provide information
on how to make the transition and what to expect when you “go
organic.” Mowing and watering practices and the economics, health and
wellness benefits of organic lawn care will also be covered.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i>Instructor: Finbarr Phelan, Owner of Cape Cod Safe Lawns
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<p class=MsoNormal>Pre-registration is required. The cost per workshop is $6
for Mass Audubon members and $8 for non-members. Call 508-349-2615 for more
information or to register.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>All workshops are held at the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife
Sanctuary, 291 State Highway Route 6, South Wellfleet. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>www.massaudubon.org/wellfleetbay <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>**********************************************<br>
</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Melissa
Lowe, Education Coordinator</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Mass Audubon's
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>PO Box 236,
South Wellfleet, MA 02663</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>mlowe@massaudubon.org</span>
<br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>508-349-2615,
ext 107</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Protecting
the Nature of Massachusetts</span> <br>
<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.massaudubon.org/wellfleetbay</span>
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