BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The Newtown Environmental Advisory council will be hosting an Audubon Bird Town Backyard Stewardship Training on Saturday\, March 2nd \, 2013. \;\nAny homeowner\, gardener\, teacher or land owner who is interested in helping the environment can benefit from this training ab out restoring ecology to backyards and other properties. Attendees will learn:\n-How to assess properties using Google Earth and other tools\n-U se the 15-step design process to implement change\n-Learn about native p lants and how to create curb appeal\n-How sustainable landscaping can he lp you and others save money!\n-Identify 10-15 birds and what they need in a backyard to thrive\n-And much\, much more!\nThe reasonable cost of $55 includes a textbook ($35 value)\, notebook\, course (including 1-2 b ackyard site visits)\, light morning fare\, and lunch. \; The classr oom portion on March 2nd runs from 9:30 am to 2:30pm at the Newtown Town ship Building\, 100 Municipal Drive. \; To register\, email Autumn T homas at newtown.tree@comcast.net\, or call Steven Saffier at 610.666.55 93 x112.\nBird Town is an educational program that highlights the many w ays Newtown Township residents can create more environmentally-friendly landscapes \;in their yards. Together\, as more and more residents i nstall rain barrels\, native gardens\, and plant native shrubs and trees \, we will make a positive impact on our quality of life in Newtown!&nbs p\;\nTo receive occasional updates and news on Newtown Bird Town\, submi t your email address to Autumn Thomas at newtown.tree@comcast.net\, or v isit the Newtown Bird Town website at http://newtowneac.wix.com/birdtown . URL:http://newtown-pa.patch.com/events/backyard-stewardship-training SUMMARY:Backyard Stewardship Training LOCATION:Government Offices-Newtown Township: 100 Municipal Dr\, Newtown\ , PA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR