2013 Prairie Urban Garden Tour
Saturday, June 22nd

The Oldman Watershed Council's (OWC) much anticipated and inspiring Prairie Urban Garden Tour has been set for Saturday, June 22nd and we couldn't be more excited to invite you along!

The OWC Urban Team is pleased to bring you the tour, as part of their mission to promote water conservation and water quality in the Oldman watershed. The tour highlights the beauty and benefits of having a xeriscaped yard by showcasing Lethbridge xeriscapes featuring low maintenance drought-tolerant and native plants. Find out more about the Urban Team's projects and past tours here.

In past years, up to 145 people have come out for the self-guided tour.  It is obvious that  prairie urban gardens are making their mark in Lethbridge - not only because they conserve and protect water quality by utilizing plants that naturally thrive in our dry prairie environment and therefore require less water, pesticides and fertilizers (maintenance!) than traditional lawns, but because they are absolutely beautiful and aesthetically pleasing - it is possible! 

• Get your map to the gardens, view informational displays and purchase native plants at Kinsmen Park anytime between 10am - 2pm.
  
  
• Presentations by local landscape designer and horticulturalist, Kirsten Hironaka of Earthlings Inc., at Kinsmen Park at 10am & 1pm - bring your own lawn chair.
  
  
• Tour is FREE and self-guided. View the gardens at your leisure from 10am - 4pm. People will be at the gardens to answer your questions.

Please register below. When you register, it helps us plan better for snacks and coffee. Bring your own mug if you want to take coffee to go!

 Right: 2011 Prairie Urban Garden Tour
participants admire the xeriscaped garden
at the Galt Museum & Archives

Register NowPlease Register by Wednesday, June 19th

Do you or does someone you know have a xeriscaped garden? If so, we'd like to profile it on the Prairie Urban Garden Tour! 

Please contact Andrea at andrea@oldmanbasin.org or 381-5801
if you're interested