"In Harmony With Nature"

To schedule one of these presentations for your neighborhood association, garden club, environmental organization, service club, homeowners' group, educational institution, or any other interested group, please contact Bill Bilodeau by email or by phone: 727.322.9695 or 727.488.3163

These two complementary audiovisual presentations were designed to help homeowners create landscapes that conserve resources and nurture wildlife. They were created via a partnership with the St. Petersburg Audubon Society and received funding from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program. They call attention to the importance of grass-roots action and provide ideas and examples for householders to make environmentally positive landscape choices.

Each presentation has its own focus and can be viewed independently. Each is approximately 30 minutes in length. When given as part of the Pinellas Chapter's outreach program, each presentation is supported by informational handouts that are provided to interested participants.

"The Healthy Landscape":

• Shows how householder actions can have a positive impact on the environment.
• Tells how stormwater runoff affects the quality of our surface waters.
• Suggests ways to conserve water in our homes and in our yards.
• Encourages less reliance on chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
• Recommends landscape features that enhance wildlife habitat.
• Discusses specific native plants that provide food and cover for wildlife.

"Landscaping & Gardening with Florida Native Plants":

• Describes and features historical habitats and explains their importance.
• Explains what "native" and "exotic" plants are.
• Tells why native plants have a positive environmental impact.
• Encourages planting natives that support wildlife.
• Compares and contrasts conventional and natural landscaping perspectives.
• Shows how to gradually incorporate native plants.
• Provides examples of effective natural landscape design.

These two PowerPoint presentations are now available on a CD... Order yours today!