Backyard Stream Repair Workshop

Is your backyard stream washing away? Here's your chance to learn more about sustainable backyard stream-repair solutions to reduce erosion and return stream banks to a healthy, attractive state. Attendees will have the opportunity to watch, ask questions, and even install plants that stabilize and beautify a stream bank.

When: March 27, 2013 from 9 am to 3:30 pm (snow date is April 3)

Where:  Newland Volunteer Fire Dept - 342 Estatoa Ave. Newland, NC 28657

Cost: $25 includes lunch 

Register Here: http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops/stream_repair.php

Who Should Attend: homeowners, local government personnel, landscapers, utility workers, park managers

Agenda

9:00 a.m.	Registration
9:30	Classroom discussion of problems and solutions
12:00 p.m.	Lunch (provided)
1:00	Field Demonstrations of Streambank Repair
3:30	Adjourn

This workshop is sponsored by the NC Cooperative Extension, NCSU Biological and Agricultural Engineering Dept, the Town of Newland, and Avery County.  

For more information go to http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/workshops/stream_repair.php

Questions?  Contact Wendy Patoprsty at 828-264-3061 or email Wendy_Patoprsty@ncsu.edu