Hoosier Heartland RC&D Council

   Backyard Conservation

Programs 

The Hoosier Heartland RC&D Backyard Conservation committee is focused on a variety of “greening efforts” that can be practiced in our very own backyards. We encourage small practices like composting and mulching, as well as larger practices like tree and prairie plantings, rain gardens, and wildlife habitat.

Our purpose is to provide landowners with access to a variety of educational resources and technical assistance to improve the natural resources, wildlife habitat, and quality of life provided by their property.

Our Current Projects Include:

• A quarterly newsletter – Current Issue (Past Issues Summer, Spring)

• Coordinating local SWCD tree sales within our region

• Promoting Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitats in cooperation with the Indiana Wildlife Federation

• Assisting the Plant-a-Million Project by creating tree fact sheets and promoting the project in our everyday activities

Upcoming Endeavors:

• Organizing and holding a rain barrel sale in Spring 2009

• Offering “Backyard Conservation Tip Sheets” on various conservation practices

• Creating a “Your Yard, Your Shrubs” booklet

• Developing a “Building With Nature” publication to discuss how to conserve trees during development/construction

If you support Backyard Conservation, contact the Hoosier Heartland RC&D office for details on how you can become involved: (317) 290-3250 or hhrcd@hhrcd.org.