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Join us every 4th Tuesday

This Month will be

July 27th 2010

Managing Natural Common Areas
Homeowners Associations
Educational Seminar Opportunity
(more information below)

Public Safety Center II    
100 Carrington Drive    
West Dundee, IL 60118

The Conservation Foundation in collaboration with
Pizzo & Associates Ltd, will present a two-phase
seminar for HOAs (Home Owners Associations) on the
benefits of native plantings for retention ponds and
common areas.  This is in response to the growing
concern for natural areas in subdivisions and demand
for applicable education for its maintenance.   
A “Question and Answer” time will follow.  
Please RSVP to Kathleen@localgreenconnect.com

Presentations:

Jim Kleinwachter    
Land Protection Specialist    
The Conservation Foundation   

Jack Pizzo
Senior Ecologist & Landscape Architect
Pizzo & Associates, Ltd.

The “Whys” of Native Vegetation: The Conservation@Home Program
Presented by The Conservation Foundation
Design
„Ï        Both traditional and natural
Deep roots will
„Ï        Stabilize slopes and reduce erosion
„Ï        Filter impurities
Wildlife habitat
„Ï        Attract desirable species -  birds and butterflies
„Ï        Deters undesirable species - geese
    Water
„Ï        Save time and money with less water requirements
„Ï        Improve water quality
„Ï        Help control water problems (e.g., rain gardens/rain barrels)
Both common areas as well as private yards benefit when ecologically restored as it is less costly than turf grass and is more
attractive.
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The “How Tos” of Native Vegetation: What’s involved in managing naturalized open space areas
Presented by Pizzo & Associates, Ltd.
Common problems for Homeowners Associations
„Ï        Detention pond erosion and storm water control
„Ï        Meeting regulation requirements for naturalized areas
„Ï        Goose prevention
„Ï        Weed control—chemical methods and fire
What to expect when using the native solution
„Ï        What it takes to create and implement a plan
„Ï        Process to maturity
„Ï        Costs and comparisons: Budgeting for a successful future
Playbook for successful management
„Ï        How do we get started?
„Ï        How do we plan for the future?

There are so many concerns regarding the practices and benefits of landscaping with native plants that Conservation Foundation
has joined forces with Pizzo and Associates, Ltd. to offer Homeowner Associations of Kane County a combined 60 years of
experience to answer their questions.

Achieving the county’s goal for a healthy environment while addressing the retention pond and common open area issues is
foremost in our mind.  Please join us as we share our knowledge and educate local communities how to best restore and steward
your open spaces.