Press Release

"Florida Yards & Neighborhoods" Introductory Class

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Event Dates: 05/12/07 and 5/16/07

FORT MYERS -- Join us at a Florida Yards and Neighborhoods class and learn the nine principles that guide Florida-Friendly landscaping in Lee County. Taught by Lee County Extension Service Master Gardeners, each principle is explored in class so you can apply what you learn to your own yard. Plant selection and placement, efficient irrigation, proper mulching and techniques to obtain a beautiful and healthy yard will be discussed!

DATE: Saturday, May 12 , 2007 from 9 am - noon and Wednesday, May 16, 2007 from 6 pm – 9 pm

(Same 3-hr class offered on two different dates.)

PLACE: Rutenberg Park , 6490 South Pointe Blvd. , in Fort Myers , FL 33919

COST: $5.00 per household

Sponsored by the Lee County Extension Services and the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program.

DIRECT ALL INQUIRIES TO:

Mary Ann Parsons

mparsons@leegov.com

Tel.: (239) 461-7526