OUTSTANDING RIVER FRIENDLY YARD AWARD 2017
Riverside and Avondale residents and businesses are now invited to enter their yard/landscape in the Outstanding River Friendly Yard Award contest. This annual Award, in its sixth year, is sponsored by the St. Johns Riverkeeper, Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) and the Florida Native Plant Society/Ixia chapter. All applications must be submitted by April 17 and the Award will be presented the RAP Home Tour on April 29 – 30, 2017.
To apply, send a written description of a “River Friendly” yard in the Riverside Avondale Historic District meets criteria based on landscaping and maintenance practices.
Information and tips are available in the ‘River Friendly’ section at www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org.
Entry information and further questions should be directed to [email protected]. The Award winner will have their yard recognized with an Outstanding River Friendly Yard sign and win a landscape consultation from a local native plant nursery owner.
