For Immediate Release:
 August 06, 2008

Media Contact:
Frank Calderon
fcald@miamidade.gov
786-552-8251



Miami-Dade County to conduct joint project to demonstrate "Florida-Friendly" gardening

 


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer (WASD) and Consumer Services Departments and the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program, in partnership with Boy Scout Troop 711, are teaming up to demonstrate to Miami-Dade residents how to create a “Florida-Friendly” garden on Saturday, August 9th at 8 a.m.   

Florida-Friendly gardening involves the use of native, drought-tolerant plants, grouping plants together by watering needs and other landscaping practices that encourage the wise use of water, minimal use of fertilizers and pesticides, and reduce waste. 

For additional information, please contact Frank Calderon at 786-552-8251 or visit WASD’s website at www.miamidade.gov/wasd.
 
Who: Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department
Miami-Dade Consumer Services Department
University of Florida / Miami-Dade County Extension
Florida Yards & Neighborhoods
Boy Scout Troop 711

What:Plant and demonstrate a “Florida Friendly” garden

When: August 09, 2008, 8:00 a.m.

Where:South Dade Government Center
10710 SW 211 Street
Miami, Fla.


 

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WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT
3071 SW 38 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33146
(786) 552-8088

 

It is the policy of Miami Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or materials in accessible format, please call 786-552-8251 at least five days in advance.