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July 15 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Canceled: Water Quality Improvement without Chemicals

Red Clay Creek Watershed Testing at Mt. Cuba Center
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This program has been canceled as of June 23, 2023.

Plants have been keeping water bodies clean and healthy for millions of years. Learn some ways to address concerns before they become a problem and how to correct them if they already have. There are very creative ways to curb excess nutrients in all types of ponds and water bodies. Join Kelly Billing as she shares her expertise with water quality improvement plans and non-chemical nutrient uptake solutions.

This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Saturday, July 15, 2023