HHW

YardWise Course

 

Location:  Lone Star College CyFair Library
                 9191 Barker Cypress Rd., Cypress, TX 77433
                 Ph. 713.290.3000 or 281.290.3243

Date of eventWednesday, August 13th at 10 am


The "YardWise" program is a FREE semi-annual course available to all Harris County residents interested in learning more about environmentally responsible yard care. The course participants will attend up to half or a full day of classroom sessions and field instruction featuring lectures, slides, videos, and hands-on demonstrations. YardWise covers such topics as:

  • Backyard Composting
  • Correct Application of Lawn Chemicals
  • "Don't Bag It" Plan
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Less Toxic Alternatives (hyperlink to less toxic pdf)
  • Mulching & Grasscycling
  • Vermi-Composting
  • WaterSmart
  • Xeriscaping

If you are interested in participating in the Yard Wise Program, either contact us by mail using the address below, or fill out the form beneath our address. If you have additional questions call 713-290-3000 or email schavez@swq.hctx.net. Class size is limited.

There are two ways to contact us regarding the Yardwise Course. You can either mail an inquiry to the following address:

Attn: YardWise
Harris County Watershed Protection Group
9800 Northwest Freeway, Suite 305
Houston, Texas 77092
Fax #: 713-290-3088

Or you can fill out the form below:











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