Learning to Create and Enhance Natural Areas Around Your Home
Many landowners establish large lawns for aesthetic considerations,
not understanding the impacts it has on wildlife, recreational opportunities,
water quality, and the personal/family cost in time and money it
takes to maintain this investment. This publication provides a common
sense approach to managing existing natural areas and converting
lawn area to natural areas. The Woods in Your Backyard
is a self-assessment manual developed for landowners with up to
10 acres of land to make decisions that impact water, wildlife,
recreation, and forest health. Contact your local
Cooperative Extension office to see if any programs are being
offered in your areas. Click on one of the following links to find
out more!
The Woods in Your Backyard CD-Rom
Version 2.0 - access the online version of the resource to
accompany The Woods in Your Backyard manual. You will find
presentations to help you share information about The Woods
in Your Backyard, as well as dozens of publications from
several universities and other sources.
Training
Opportunities
New Training Opportunity! A two-part workshop is being held this Fall!
Date: September 25 and October 2
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Washington County Ag Center; Keedysville, MD
The two-hour evening class includes an overview of the manual &
workbook and tips on how to share this resource with others. The
cost is $15 per person or $20 per couple, which includes a Woods
in Your Backyard manual and CD (a $25 value!). Pre-registration
is required.
Contact the following extension personnel for upcoming workshop
or to request a workshop in your area:
Sharing
The Woods in Your Backyard
Use the following resources to learn more about The Woods in Your
Backyard and to teach others.
To save and make changes to the following documents, right-click
on the ppt (Powerpoint) or doc (Word) file. Select "Save Target
As..." and save to your computer.
Materials for Five Session Workshop
Class 1: Introduction and Assessing Your Interests in Your
Land
Educational Programs
Many landowners establish large lawns for aesthetic considerations,
not understanding the impacts it has on wildlife, recreational opportunities,
water quality, and the personal/family cost in time and money it
takes to maintain this investment. This publication provides a common
sense approach to managing existing natural areas and converting
lawn area to natural areas. The Woods in Your Backyard
is a self-assessment manual developed for landowners with up to
10 acres of land to make decisions that impact water, wildlife,
recreation, and forest health. Contact your 
