Free turfgrass and stormwater workshops set Oct. 8, Nov.4

The Sussex Conservation District and the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension will hold two free workshops on turfgrass and stormwater best management practices.

John Emerson, turfgrass nutrient management extension agent, will present turfgrass best management practices including the four Rs of fertilizer, integrated pest management, responsible water use and soil amendments from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 8, via Zoom. “Educating property owners inspires them to be better stewards of their land, and shows them how their actions impact the neighborhood and watershed,” said Emerson.

Jessica Watson, sediment and stormwater program manager at Sussex Conversation District, will cover stormwater facilities and maintenance from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, via Zoom. “We encourage communities and property owners to become informed so they can identify problems early, before they become costly to repair,” said Watson.

Registration is required to receive the event links.

The workshops are designed to provide technical resources to aid property owners, homeowner associations and property maintenance companies.

For more information or to register, go to sussexconservation.org/events or call Siobhan Kelley, communications and outreach specialist at SCD, 302-856-2105, Ext. 122.