Conservation Playhouse
The conservation playhouse gives kids and adults a miniature example of many of the conservation practices that can make your full size home more sustainable and environmentally friendly. See the conservation components of the playhouse below and visit the links to learn how to implement these practices at your home!
Native plants
Hamilton SWCD Resources
Hamilton SWCD Resources
- Prairie Booklet - How to plan, prepare, plant, and maintain a native planting guide
- Rain garden info
- Restoring HOA Native Landscapes
- Where to buy native plants & seed
- Free seed packs
Raised bed gardening
SWCD Resources for Urban Gardeners and Farmers
Dos and Don't of Raised Bed Gardening
SWCD Resources for Urban Gardeners and Farmers
Dos and Don't of Raised Bed Gardening
Rain barrels
SWCD rain barrel info and sales
Soak up the Rain -US EPA
Rain on Main- painted rain barrel silent auction and art competition sponsored by the SWCD, Carmel Utilities, and Carmel Stormwater
SWCD rain barrel info and sales
Soak up the Rain -US EPA
Rain on Main- painted rain barrel silent auction and art competition sponsored by the SWCD, Carmel Utilities, and Carmel Stormwater
Green roofs
Greenroofts.org
Using Green Roofs to Reduce Heat Islands - US EPA
How Green Roofs Help Cities - NPR YouTube Video
Greenroofts.org
Using Green Roofs to Reduce Heat Islands - US EPA
How Green Roofs Help Cities - NPR YouTube Video
Invasive species management
The Hamilton County Invasives Partnership provides a variety of resources, events, and volunteer opportunities to help you learn how to identify and manage invasive species. The SWCD and HIP even offer consultations on your land to help you identify invasives, natives, and develop a management plan. Check out the variety of programs and services available at www.hcinvasives.org.
The Hamilton County Invasives Partnership provides a variety of resources, events, and volunteer opportunities to help you learn how to identify and manage invasive species. The SWCD and HIP even offer consultations on your land to help you identify invasives, natives, and develop a management plan. Check out the variety of programs and services available at www.hcinvasives.org.
Recycling
Circular Indiana (formerly) Indiana Recycling Coalition
Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste and General Recycling Area
Republic - How to Recycle at Home
Circular Indiana (formerly) Indiana Recycling Coalition
Hamilton County Household Hazardous Waste and General Recycling Area
Republic - How to Recycle at Home
Solar panels
Homeowners Guide to Going Solar
How to get started with solar panels on your home in Indiana
Homeowners Guide to Going Solar
How to get started with solar panels on your home in Indiana
Compost
Hamilton County Master Gardener Association
Hamilton County is home to several home composting services
Composting at home - US EPA
Hamilton County Master Gardener Association
Hamilton County is home to several home composting services
Composting at home - US EPA