Across Central Indiana, homeowners associations (HOAs) spend hundreds of thousands of dollars maintaining detention ponds and grass common areas.
Often, the time, money and resources are wasted on land management that offers no benefit to wildlife, erosion control, aesthetics, or recreation for the community. Native landscapes can be a solution that provides more than they take.
To educate homeowners associations on the opportunities that native landscapes provide, the Zionsville Parks and Recreation Department, Indiana Native Plant Society, Hamilton County Urban Conservation Association, and Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District have teamed up to offer a free online presentation from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12. The webinar will cover why an HOA would consider native landscapes to address issues like erosion, algae issues, nuisance wildlife conflicts, and costly turfgrass maintenance.
The associated benefits and how to prepare and implement native restoration projects will also be covered in addition to a case study showing how these projects can be successful.
Registration is required and space is limited. HOAs and other interested parties are encouraged to form watch parties where board members and residents can continue the conversation after the webinar is over.
Click here for more information and to register.