The interactive three-class, two-field trip course emphasizes native plants and sustainable landscape design and maintenance practices.

Classes will be on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 5:30pm beginning September 27 at the Washington State University classroom facility in Port Hadlock. The first field trip will be 4:00pm on Thursday, September 29 at Indian Island County Park. The second field trip is the following Thursday at HJ Carroll Park.

Conservation district manager Joe Holtrop will teach participants how to analyze the unique ecological conditions of their properties and develop site-specific landscape plans designed to meet homeowner needs while being in harmony with the environment. Holtrop, who holds master’s degrees in landscape architecture and adult education, has been teaching about sustainable landscaping for over 30 years. In addition to his formal education, he draws on his permaculture design training and experience, emphasizing the principle of working with rather than against nature.

Course participants are coached through the steps necessary to prepare individualized landscape plans that will save time and money while also enhancing wildlife habitat and biodiversity.

A $15 registration fee covers the cost of the book Grow Your Own Native Landscape, access to downloadable reference materials, and facility rental. The cost for couples that share one book is $20. The deadline for registration is September 22. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

For more information, contact Jefferson County Conservation District at jholtrop@jeffersoncd.org or 360-554-8066.

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