A collaborative program designed to help communities and homeowners in the South, West, and Rhode River watersheds make their lawns more river-friendly.
Annapolis, MD - Arundel Rivers Federation is partnering with Anne Arundel County Watershed Stewards Academy (WSA) to offer Bay Loving Landscapes, a collaborative program designed to help communities and homeowners in the South, West, and Rhode River watersheds make their lawns more river-friendly.
Through the Bay Loving Landscapes program Watershed Stewards from WSA will use their expertise to offer suggested site plans to homeowners and communities seeking to plant natives, support pollinators and birds, or convert their lawn to native meadow. Arundel Rivers will then make it happen by guiding homeowners in implementation. Thanks to funding from the Schumann Foundation, Arundel Rivers will be able to purchase up to $500 worth of plant material for program participants!
Lawns are ingrained in our culture; for many of us, a weekly mow is not just a chore but a habit. We know that this is a major drain on our personal time and resources. Between the 1-inch grass, mower gas, and excessive fertilizer, lawns contribute far more to our environmental challenges than they do to our environment.
If you’re ready to rethink your lawn or your community green space and choose habitat over habit– email mairin@arundelrivers.org to sign up for a site visit. Arundel Rivers and Watershed Stewards Academy are here to help you strike the right balance of a Bay-loving, pollinator-friendly yard that still fits your lifestyle.
Click here for more information, or email Arundel Rivers Federation Outreach Coordinator, Mairin Corasaniti, to get started!
