Carolina Yards Mini Workshop - Easley Library

Hosted by Clemson Cooperative Extension Service Pickens County

Join Clemson Cooperative Extension Service for a free one-hour Carolina Yards Mini-Workshop designed to help homeowners create attractive, low-maintenance landscapes that protect the environment. This interactive session will introduce the Carolina Yards Hybrid Course and highlight a few key principles, such as selecting the right plants, watering efficiently, and managing stormwater at home. Participants will take part in hands-on activities, including a quick self-check to assess current landscape practices and an exercise exploring how water moves through their own yard, and learn how they can certify their own yard as a “Carolina Yard” and have the opportunity to sign up for the Spring 2026 Carolina Yards 10-Week Hybrid Course. Attendees will leave with practical tips, take-home resources, and information on how to continue learning through the Carolina Yards.

Take-home items include:

• Carolina Yards Principles Handout
• “3 Things You Can Do This Season” Tip Sheet
• Rain Gauge
• 5 Gallon Reusable Grow Bag

Who Should Join:

Plant lovers, native species enthusiasts, general public, homeowners, Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists, SC Native Plant Society members, CCU students, environmental volunteers, and anyone ready is interested in learning more about environmentally friendly landscaping practices.

Price per attendee: Free

Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sex, gender identity, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.

Info: Activity #1: Quick self-check: assess current landscape practices. Activity #2: How does water move through your yard activity

Info: Take-home resources, how to certify your Carolina Yard from home, Spring 2026 Carolina Yards Course registration information (optional), and Q&A.

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Host or Publisher Anderson & Pickens Counties Stormwater Partners