Have you ever wondered how to care for your stream, but weren’t quite sure where to begin? Then this workshop is for you! Learn how to protect your property and improve the natural environment by stabilizing the stream in your backyard. Experts from NC Cooperative Extension, Stream Engineers, and Blue Ridge RC&D will provide practical, cost-effective solutions using natural materials and native plants to create a healthy streamside environment.

The workshop will start off at the Parkway Fire and Rescue Department for some classroom instruction and lunch, tour the Grassy Creek Restoration project and then take part in an actual “hands-on” stream repair exercise at a local property in Spruce Pine (Mitchell County, NC). Attendees will have the opportunity to observe, ask questions of experts, and install livestakes for streambank protection.

At the end of the workshop, participants can take home” free” livestakes to implement the skills they just learned on their own creek banks and wet areas in the landscape. This is a free workshop, lunch will be served, but space is limited, so register soon!

Who Should Attend: HOA officers, homeowners/landowners, local government personnel, landscapers, landscape contractors, RLAs, engineers, utility workers, park managers, students and environmental educators.

Space is limited and you must register: please call or email Jonathan Hartsell at Blue Ridge RC&D (828) 284-9818 or [email protected]