Program Series: Bayscaping: Green Yards that Keep Casco Bay Blue

May 6, 2008
BayScaping: Green Yards That Keep Casco Bay Blue


In 1962, Rachel Carson sounded the alarm about pesticide pollution in her landmark book, Silent Spring. Many of the pesticides she warned us about are now banned, but other pesticides are still being used. In fact, about 3 million pounds of yard care pesticides are brought into Maine each year for home purchases. Friends of Casco Bay has found pesticides and the nutrients in fertilizers in stormwater runoff flowing into the ocean.  BayScaping is a six-step program that helps you (and your neighbors) reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers.  Not only will you have a lawn that requires less maintenance, costs less to care for, and is safer for kids and pets, you’ll be helping the environment as well. Program presented by Patricia Ianni.

Patricia Ianni is a Director of Friends of Casco Bay and Master Gardener. Pat works for TD Banknorth as an environmental specialist in the risk management department.


The program will be held in the Trust’s Community Room, 153 Harpswell Neck Road, Harpswell.