Healthy Yards and Environment
Kansas Healthy Yards and Communities is an environmental initiative sponsored by Kansas State University Research and Extension. The program's mission is to have yards and communities that enhance our quality of life through earth-friendly practices.
Maintaining a Healthy Yard and Environment
Here are some specific tips you can follow each month to make sure your yard is a healthy yard and environment.
- April: Don't Start Watering Lawn Too Early
- May: Proper Lawn Maintenance
- June: Scoop the Poop
- July: Water Your Lawn Correctly
- September: Restoring Your Lawn
- October: Leaves. Leaves. Leaves.
- November: Ten Commandments of Water Quality
- December: Use Ice Melts Sparingly
Healthy Yards Expo
The 2027 Heathy Yards Expo will be on April 17 from 9 AM - 2PM. Make plans to attend to learn more about being green in the home and garden.
Location: Shawnee Civic Center
13817 Johnson Drive Shawnee, KS 66216
Questions?
The Garden Hotline is staffed by trained EMG volunteers and Extension staff who will assist you with questions.
Phone: (913) 715-7050
Email: garden.help@jocogov.org