Transform Your Backyard Into A Safe Place: WeHa Commission

Town of West Hartford

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Many of us love and spend time in our backyards.

But is it really good for us? Or good for the environment?

Sunday, local residents can learn how to transform their backyard into a "living, breathing healthy habitat for you, your family and your pets. "

Folks are invited to attend the town's Sustainable Land Care Working Group program, which is part of the new Sustainable West Hartford Commission.

The organization specializes in habitat restoration, pollinator/rain gardens, native plant garden design, organic lawn care, composting, and invasive species identification.

An in-person program is on Sunday, Nov. 12, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Westmoor Park, 119 Flagg Road, West Hartford. The family is invited.

There, guests will learn how to create a backyard habitat.

Meanwhile, a virtual component of the program is slated for Thursday, Nov. 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., with registration information here.

"We would love to answer your questions and also learn more about how we can best support all of West Hartford in building a sustainable and just community," wrote the working group.