Scarlette Paracholski has taken on the Youth Poster Challenge and created this piece to remind us to conserve water. My poster has a lake with fish in it. If the water level drops too many fish will die. We can use rain barrels and use… Read More »Water Conservation Tips from Scarlette
I have planted vegetables and herbs in my flower planters this year. I choose a variety of colours in containers to still enjoy beauty. We are are also using our bath water for watering the shrubs on our yard. Carrie Siemens Thank you to Carrie… Read More »Yard Conservation Tip from Carrie
Emily Chawrun has taken on the Youth Poster Challenge and created this piece to remind us to conserve water
Barbara Keown shared the benefits of using rain barrels. She had barrels setup and is using that rain water to water the garden. She noticed that the plants do better with rainwater rather than water from the tap!
Alicia Buhler is taking our current water shortage to heart and offered five tips that she has put into practice in her home. The City of Morden is encouraging all residents to share their ideas with a community contest. The prizes sponsored by generous local businesses will also help you in your water conservation efforts. Get inspired by the ideas that come in and share yours!
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Angela Sawatzky shared the following as part of our Home Water Conservation Challenge. Conserving Water has become an extremely urgent matter for Morden residents! I have been collecting my sink water and bath water (I have also cut back on number of baths in a… Read More »A Home Conservation Message from Angela
Having a rain barrel is fun, and such a wonderful asset for any gardener, but many newbies are intimidated by the thought of getting it set up. Installing a rain barrel may seem like a big complex task, but it is actually pretty simple. These… Read More »How to install a rain barrel
The City of Morden is offering an activity kit with the theme of water conservation as part of our FREE Activity kit series. The series started at the beginning of June, and there has been a great response from families who have been enjoying the… Read More »Water Conservation Activity Kits
With Morden under severe drought, it’s important to cut back on our water usage. While cutting back is a necessity right now, it is an eco-conscious action that we should have in place whether we have restrictions or not. We will all benefit from lower… Read More »Water Wise Gardening Tips
We love water! It’s one of the Earth’s most precious resources, but with Morden under severe drought, it’s important to cut back on our usage. While cutting back doesn’t sound like fun, it is an eco-conscious action that will result in a lower utility bill,… Read More »8 Tips for Successful Water Conservation at Home