Transform Your Lawn Into an Eco-Friendly Haven

The Citizens Environmental Council invites you to discover how to transform your lawn into a stunning, sustainable landscape at a free program on Thursday, October 2. Say goodbye to brown grass and harmful plastic turf and learn about sustainable alternatives that save water and money, support local wildlife, are healthier for you and require minimal maintenance.

This program will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Elm Room at the Burlingame Community Center at 850 Burlingame Ave. in Burlingame. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required at https://bit.ly/LawnIdeas. Lemonade and homemade cookies will be served.

Sponsored by the City of Burlingame and the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA), “Waterwise Lawn Alternatives and Rebates” will feature landscaping expert Frank Niccoli, a crowd favorite who is a walking encyclopedia about native California plants. At this program, he’ll inspire you with ideas for transforming your outdoor space into an eco-friendly haven. He’ll also discuss the downsides of artificial turf and explain how you can obtain rebates through BAWSCA’s “Lawn Be Gone” and rain barrel programs.

Niccoli has won many gold medals at the prestigious San Francisco Flower and Garden Show. He was a landscape contractor for 41 years. He is now retired from serving as the director of the horticulture program at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills.

The Citizens Environmental Council’s mission is to champion regional sustainability through education, advocate for environmental and climate policies, and empower young environmental leaders. For more information, visit cecburlingame.org or email info@cecburlingame.org.