There is a growing concern for natural areas in subdivisions and a need for applicable education for its maintenance.
The Crystal Lake Park District will host The Silver/Sleepy Hollow Creeks Watershed Coalition in collaboration with Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, Landkeepers, Inc., and Pizzo & Associates Ltd. as they present a two-phase seminar for public officials, staff, HOAs and property managers on the benefits of native plantings for retention ponds and common areas. This is in response to the growing concern for natural areas in subdivisions and demand for applicable education for its maintenance.
Achieving the county’s goal for a healthy environment, while addressing the retention pond and common open area issues is foremost in their mind.
Some of the many common problems facing public staff and landowners that benefit from landscaping with native plants include:
- Detention pond erosion and stormwater control
- Weed, algae and goose control
- Meeting regulation requirements for naturalized areas.
Attendees can expect to learn many of the solutions to these issues:
- Creating and implementing a native restoration plan
- Knowing the process to maturity
- Understanding the cost comparisons of native vs. traditional landscaping.
Two sessions are offered on March 22 in Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake
- 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. -- Elected officials and county/municipal/park district staff
- 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. – Homeowner Associations, property managers and interested citizens.
Educational materials will be available for distribution to all attendees.
Reservations for free seats may be made to:
Environmental Defenders of McHenry County
815-338-0393
mcdef@owc.net
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