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Urban Resources & Borderland Alliance Network                     (515) 964-1883 ext 3
1513 North Ankeny Blvd., Suite 3                                             (515) 964-8613 fax
Ankeny, Iowa 50023                                                                  jennifer.welch@ia.nacdnet.net

“The mission of URBAN is to improve water quality and natural resource conservation in urban and developing areas by providing education, information and technical assistance to governmental units, the development community and citizens in central Iowa.”

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The Polk SWCD would like to invite you to attend the “Backyard Conservation ~ a Sustainable Living Seminar” on February 28th at DMACC in Ankeny.

The seminar is for everyone interested in gardening, landscaping, conservation, and the environment. The event is being held from 9:30-2:30 and includes lunch, refreshments, and exhibits.

Please see this PDF file (which includes the pre-registration form) or the links below for more information.

Please pass this along to those who may be interested in these topics!

            Shallow depression area that is planted with native wetland or prairie wildflowers and grasses
            Why?     Rain gardens make use of rainwater runoff, are low maintenance, and provide
                           landscape beauty!