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Smartgardening - Schedule of Workshops and Regional Events
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Fall 2009 Workshop Schedule
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Workshops are listed by Date Beginning Workshops Advanced Workshops Reservations are not necessary for these workshops, unless otherwise stated. Backyard compost bin - subsidized price is $40.00. Worm compost bin - subsidized price is $65.00 plus 1/2 lb of free worms. Additional 1/2 lb of worms is $10.00. Cash only. Prices are subject to change. Limit two bins per household.
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E-mail Notification System To sign up for notifications of our Smart Gardening Workshops, click here and check the box next to "Smart Gardening Workshops" under the Event Notifications section. An e-mail notification will be sent to you every time an event meets your preferences.
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Backyard composting bins, worm bins, and worms will be available for purchase at these workshops. |
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These workshops will be conducted in Spanish. |
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An admission or parking fee is charged by the facility at these workshops. |
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All workshops will promptly start at 9:30 a.m. and ends approximately at 11 a.m. on the dates listed below (unless otherwise stated).
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BEGINNING WORKSHOPS
The beginning workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about: backyard composting, worm composting, grass recycling, water-wise gardening, and fire-wise gardening.
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Covina
Charter Oak Park 20261 Covina Blvd.
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 |
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Inglewood
Lennox Park 10828 Condon Ave.
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 |
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Whittier
Adventure Park 10130 Gunn Ave.
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Saturday, October 3, 2009 |
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Whittier
Sorensen Park 11419 Rose Hedge Dr.
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Saturday, October 10, 2009 |
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San Pedro
LAUSD San Pedro Science Center 2201 Barrywood Ave.
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Saturday, October 10, 2009 |
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Santa Clarita
Castaic Lake Water Agency 27234 Bouquet Canyon Rd.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009 |
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La Crescenta
Crescenta Valley Water District 3730 Glenwood Ave.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009 |
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Pasadena
Eaton Canyon Park 1750 N. Altadena Dr.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009 |
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Monterey Park
Garvey Ranch Park 781 S. Orange Ave.
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Saturday, October 24, 2009 |
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Downey
Wilderness Park 10999 Little Lake Rd.
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Saturday, October 24, 2009 |
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Long Beach
Birney Elementary School 710 W. Spring St.
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Saturday, November 7, 2009 |
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Mar Vista/West Los Angeles
Ocean View Farms Community Gardens 3300 Centinella Ave.
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Saturday, November 7, 2009 |
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ADVANCED WORKSHOPS
All workshops will promptly start at 9:30 a.m. and ends approximately at 11 a.m. on the dates listed below (unless otherwise stated).
The advanced workshop is for anyone interested in learning more about: organic gardening techniques, the art and science of good soil, Integrated Pest Management (environmentally responsible ways to control pests), conserving water around the garden, and using native and drought-tolerant plants. |
Palos Verdes Peninsula
S. Coast Botanic Garden 26300 Crenshaw Blvd.
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 |
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Torrance
Columbia Park 18721 Prairie Ave.
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Saturday, October 10, 2009 |
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Rowland Heights
Schabarum Regional Park 17250 E. Colima Rd.
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Saturday, October 17, 2009 |
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Calabasas
Gates Canyon Park 25801 Thousand Oaks Blvd.
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Saturday, October 24, 2009 |
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Whittier
Sorensen Park 11419 Rose Hedge Dr.
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Saturday, November 7, 2009 |
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| The Countywide Smart Gardening Program is able to provide a limited number of workshops in Spanish and/or arrange for special presentations. Please contact us if you would like more information about scheduling future workshops. |
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Sponsored by the County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works
Environmental Programs Division
900 S. Fremont Ave,
3rd Floor Annex
Alhambra, CA 91803-1331
Call toll free at 1(888)CLEAN LA
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