 Monitoring Environmental Health with Backyard Gardens and Farms
9 am - 11 am
Presented by Xavier Barraza, Los Jardines Institute
Valle De Oro National Wildlife Refuge
7851 2nd Street SW, ABQ 87105
Register online by visiting www.bernco.gov/openspacesignup
Find and identify potential sources of pollution or contamination that may be impacting the health of you and the life around you. This will include accessing local, state and federal data systems on public and environmental health; and learning how to engage in citizen research to track potential crop damage using bioindicators.
 For a full list of upcoming Backyard Farming Workshops at Gutierrez-Hubbell, see the Summer Calendar above or visit the Backyard Farming Webpage: https://www.bernco.gov/community-services/open-space/programs/
 (Pictured above) Thank you to Daisy Cortes for introducing us to so many plant amigos at the Backyard Farming Workshop, "Befriending Weeds", this past Saturday at Gutierrez-Hubbell Open Space.
Did you know, not only can "weeds" improve soil health and provide food for pollinators, they can be a trusty ally to many common ailments such as sore throat, bites and stings!
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If you or someone you know have practical experience and knowledge for transforming backyards into thriving urban oases of food, medicine, and wildlife habitat - please reach out to us at openspace@bernco.gov and inquire about presenting with the Backyard Farming Series.
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