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Greetings!
Spring is just around the corner, and we cannot wait! There will be lots of opportunities to learn about lawn care and lawn design to support our creeks; some of them are listed below. Also, if you haven't already shared your thoughts and concerns about watershed problems and issues, visit our website at www.deercreekfriends.net and fill out this easy form. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Rick Holton
Chairman, Deer Creek Watershed Friends
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Upcoming Workshops for Residents and Professionals
Shaw Nature Reserve and University of Missouri bring their expertise to you
On March 11th or 18th, residents will have the opportunity to explore better and  healthier ways to maintain their yard and home with several guest speakers at the "Healthy Yards for Clear Streams" workshop held by the University of Missouri Extension in St. Peters, MO. You can register here, by filling out the provided form.
In addition, on March 10th or March 11th (more spaces available), at Alberici Headquarters, Shaw Nature Reserve and MSD will be presenting a review of the updated MSD guidelines, including new and innovative ideas for stormwater retention. The session will be geared towards professionals in the field including landscape architects, architects, municipal and commercial property owners, and civil engineers. You can register at www.shawnature.org, under the "Professional Landscaping Series" title.
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Update: Stream Care Guide for Streamside Landowners
Changes to Resource Link
Last summer we sent out an email newsletter with an article about improving stream health through personal lawn care habits. The link we originally posted to the "Stream Care Guide for Streamside Landowners" has been changed.
You can now access this resource at our website, www.deercreekfriends.net.
While you're there, check out another great resource, The Lawn Reform Coalition, with information about regionally appropriate lawn species, organic and low-water care of lawns, and examples of gardens with less lawn or even no
lawns to inspire homeowners.
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New Wildlife Photos From the Community
The Deer Creek Friends are expanding on Flickr
Last month, we asked for you to share your photos of the Deer Creek Watershed and some of you have already responded. Head over to our Flickr photostream to see some of the unique wildlife and landscapes that our communities members were able to capture. As the contributor of the photo on the right Bill Bascom pointed out, "There is a great deal more
wildlife there than when I grew up on Litzsinger Road in the 40's and
50's." If you want to add to the collection, you can email us here, or follow the instructions below.
Uploading your images is quick and simple.
- Go to Flickr.com
- Log
on to your Flickr account, or sign-up. The account is free and requires
a yahoo.com email address. If you don't have one, Flickr will guide you
through the steps.
- Click the link above and under "Group Pool" click "join."
- Click upload photos and your images will be added to the photostream.
- You will be able to enter a description if you'd like.
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"Like
dreams, small creeks grow into mighty rivers." ~Unknown
About the Deer Creek Watershed Alliance
Our purpose is to assess and improve the Deer Creek Watershed, with a focus on plant-based solutions. Please forward this email newsletter to your friends and encourage them to get involved. The Deer Creek Watershed Alliance is a project of Missouri Botanical Garden and its partners. This project
is partially funded by US EPA Region 7 through the Missouri Department of Natural
Resources (subgrant number G09-NPS-13), under Section 319 of the Clean
Water Act.
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