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CURRENT EVENTS
Arborfest at the SOCWA Gardens - FREE
Saturday, May 4
9:30am to 12:00pm
SOCWA office & gardens
3910 W. Webster Road
Royal Oak, MI
Activities
- Tree mulching demo; naturescaping
- Tour the Native Landscape Education Site
- Composting demos; compost bin choices
- Using compost for a pest-free garden…and more
Registration is required. Email Lillian Dean at: LFDean@aol.com
FREE ARC Septic System Maintenance Workshops
Come to the Septic System Maintenance Workshops to learn:
- · How a septic system works
- · What can harm a septic system
- · Who to maintain a septic system
- · Risks and costs of a malfunctioning septic system
Monday, May 6, 2013
6:30pm – 8:30pm
(Registration begins at 6:00pm)
Southfield Public Library Meeting Room
26300 Evergreen Road
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
7:00pm – 9:00pm
(Registration begins at 6:30pm)
Farmington Hills Costick Activities Center, Shannon Hall
28600 Eleven Mile Road
Registration is required. To RSVP call or email: 734.272.0851, RSVP@allianceofrougecommunities.com
FREE Phragmites Workshop
Saturday, May 11
9:00am to 11:00am
Independence Township Hall
6483 Waldon Center Drive
Clarkston, MI
Learn how to properly control Phragmites on your property!
This workshop is presented by Ernie Kafcas, Phragmites consultant and retired MDNR wildlife biologist.
Workshop Topics:
Learn how invasive plants lower property values
How to identify Phragmites and other invasive plants
Local efforts to control Phragmites
Do-It-Yourself removal options
Meet and greet local organizations fighting invasive species
Sign up with contractors experienced at controlling
Rain Barrel Sale
Saturday, June 1
9am – 2pm
Bloomfield Township Municipal Office
4200 Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Township
Rain Barrels will be available for sale the day of the event.
Pre-orders will be available online by May 6. Visit the website at: www.allianceofrougecommunities.com.
Pre-orders MUST be picked up at the sale location the day of the vent.
Cost: $75 per barrel ($95 value)
