When: 11:00 AM Sunday April 21st
Rain date: Sunday April 28th
Where: meet at the NE corner of Quebec Street and Idaho Avenues NW, opposite the Hearst tennis courts. Followed by a self guided walking tour of RiverSmart installed Gardens
Are you interested in sustainable stewardship and planting natives in Cleveland Park? Join the CPCA, representatives of RiverSmart, and Shari Wilson ( a Cleveland Parker herself) to learn more about the benefits of native planting and to see some of the many excellent choices that thrive in local gardens. RiverSmart experts will give a presentation about their organization and are available to answer any questions you might have. Shari’s blog Nuts for Natives is a rich source of information and helpful photographs.
Help save water, attract and support local insects, birds and wildlife, keep harmful chemicals and fertilizers out of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and have a beautiful low maintenance garden as well. Riversmart https://doee.dc.gov/service/riversmart-homes is a non- profit established to keep pollutants out of the Chesapeake Bay- generous grants are available to fund home projects in the District.Learn more! And check out the website of native planting guru Doug Tallamy homegrownnationalpark.org for even further inspiration.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle!