Environment

KamClean Week

Gardening Workshops

Tree and Shrub Selection ~ April 23
Recent events like the pine beetle has increased the need to plant new trees or shrubs. You will learn some simple principles of how to select and then plant your trees and/or shrubs in your landscape. Register through ezReg: Program # 106035

Date: April 23, 2008
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
Place: McArthur Island Sports & Events Centre ~ Meeting Room # 216
Fees: $10.00

Xeriscaping ~ April 26
Course details not available at this time.

Gardening from the Ground Up ~ April 30
Healthy soil is at the foundation of growing healthy plants. Discover what is in a soil that is fertile, well-drained and teeming with life. Learn how to nourish your soil with composting and mulching and how this improves soil structure, texture, as well as nutrient and water holding capacity. Register through ezReg: Program # 106032

Date: April 30, 2008
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
Place: Interior Savings Centre ~ Meeting Room # 1
Fees: $10.00

Plan for Healthy Plants ~ May 7
Whether you have a small or large, new or old landscape, or maybe only a few planters and some indoor plants, you want plants that will look their best. Learn how to choose the right plant for the right spot and they will be happy, healthy, and will perform well. Register through ezReg: Program # 106033

Date: May 7, 2008
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
Place: Interior Savings Centre ~ Meeting Room # 1
Fees: $10.00

Landscape Maintenance ~ May 14
Learn how to maintain your landscape so your plants are vigorous and so that you can get the most enjoyment out of the process and the results. Plants require nutrients; find out how to keep them well fed. Plants need water; find out when and how to irrigate. Plants have to fend off pests of all sorts, discover simple, natural gardening tips and recipes. Register through ezReg: Program # 106034

Date: May 14, 2008
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
Place: Interior Savings Centre ~ Meeting Room # 1
Fees: $10.00

Wilderness Plant Species ~ June 21
Come for a guided tour of the largest municipal park in British Columbia. Enjoy the panoramic views of the City while you learn about the wilderness, plant species and trails all in your backyard. Register through ezReg: Program # 106036

Date: June 21, 2008
Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Place: Kenna Cartwright Park Entrance #3 - Home Depot
Fees: $10.00

Contact
Environmental Services
955 Concordia Way
Kamloops BC V2C 6V3
ph (250) 828 3374
fax (250) 828-3790
email ecoinfo@kamloops.ca

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