The School of Continuing Education invites you to the
Environmentally Friendly Sustainable Landscapes Conference
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Admission is free, Registration is required.
Bergen Community College
Technology Education Center
Moses Family Meeting and Training Center (TEC-128)
400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652
Agenda
6:00pm – 6:30pm: Registration and networking
6:30pm – 6:45pm: Opening remarks
7:00pm – 8:00pm: Breakout Sessions
Track 1
Organic Lawn Care/Sustainable Gardens
Organic, non-toxic practices are better for your lawn over the long haul. Chemicals give your lawn an artificial boost, but deplete your soil of important nutrients. Organic materials do the opposite. They feed the soil, which then provides a consistent and sustainable food source for the grass. Overtime,
your lawn will need little maintenance as it becomes sustainable.
You may have to accept some clover, dandelions and other native plants, but they certainly will not take over your lawn. Did you know that clover is actually a great natural nitrogen source for your soil?
Track 2
Xeriscape (Water-Efficient) Gardening
Presented by Sonja Clark, Director of Community Relations, United Water
Xeriscaping, also known as drought-tolerant landscaping or smart-scaping, is a method of landscape design that minimizes water usage. Outdoor sprinklers can account for 40 percent of household water use during the summer. With simple and easy Xeriscape landscaping, you may be able to reduce your outside water use by 50 to 60 percent.
By selecting drought-tolerant plants and using water-wise gardening techniques, you can
_ Reduce your outdoor water use
_ Create a colorful, natural garden
_ Spend less time on garden maintenance
Track 3
Beautifying with Permeable Hardscapes
Presented by Chris Murray, Resident Regional Manager Cambridge Pavers
Professionals – Presentation is valid for 1 health, safety, and welfare credit
Permeable hardscapes are designed to minimize the runoff and pollutants to storm water management systems during rainstorms. In addition, they increase the amount of groundwater being recharged and made available for other uses. Introduction of their use in landscape design creates aesthetically pleasing entertainment areas providing increased leisure time through decreased maintenance time and increased home value.
