Experts will help you improve the health of your yard in Oakville, Burlington, Milton

If you’re looking to make your yard in Burlington, Oakville, Milton or Halton Hills look more beautiful, attract pollinator species and reduce the chances of flooding, you might be interested in a pair of virtual workshops hosted by Conservation Halton.

The first is Improving the Health of Trees and Shrubs on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. with Conservation Halton arbourist, Jeff Dickie.

“We’ll discuss how you can choose the right trees for the conditions of your yard and how to effectively mulch and prune, and the signs to know if your tree is in trouble,” said a spokesperson. “You will leave this workshop with more knowledge about environmental stresses, emerging forest pests and diseases, and how to protect your trees for the future.”

Sustainable Winter Practices: Managing a Salty Situation is being held Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 6:30-8 p.m.

Participants will investigate the environmental impact of salt use with experts Lorna Murison from Credit Valley Conservation and Pamela Strong from Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.

“You will learn responsible salting techniques, explore alternatives and discover salt-tolerant native plants that you can plant at home. This workshop will equip you with the knowledge to protect your property and the environment this winter”

Register for either of the workshops and complete a feedback survey to be entered into a fall giveaway.

Prizes include rain barrels for your low-impact landscape garden, a bird box and an Ontario Native Plants gift card to help you grow pollinator-friendly plants.

Winners will be selected from each workshop and notified in early November.

For more information or to register for either workshop, which costs $10, visit here.