Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support and the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society are co-sponsoring a free seminar titled: Smart Landscaping: How Landscaping Can Save Energy on April 21.

It will take place from 7-9 p.m. at the Wayne County Conservation District office, located in the Park Street Complex, 648 Park Street.

This is a free seminar that will teach you about permaculture, healthy backyard habitats, and simple landscaping techniques for energy savings.

You will learn how to plant for optimal heating and cooling needs, what types of trees to plant and where.

Presenters will also discuss native versus non-native plant species, and how buying plant and materials from local sources decreases energy needed for transport.

Presenters include Jason Curtis, PLA, LEED AP, Land Scape Artist; Katharine Dodge, Chair of SEEDS and member of the Northeast Pennsylvania Audubon Society; Robert Muller, Manager of the Wayne Conservation District.

Registration is encouraged, but not required. Please send email to: jocelyn@seedsgroup.net or call SEEDS at (570) 245-1256.

SEEDS is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable energy and living in Northeast Pa.  SEEDS works with businesses and residents to reduce energy use, improve energy efficiency and grow our renewable energy infrastructure.

For more information, visit the SEEDS Smart Landscaping: How Landscaping Can Save Energy or the Upcoming Events webpage for information on other programs.

4/20/2015