Golden Sands Resource Conservation and Development Council Inc.

By letting leaves stay on the ground, you’re helping wildlife, improving soil health, and giving your yard a boost for next spring! Here’s why: Natural Fertilizer: As leaves break down, they enrich the soil, adding essential nutrients and organic matter—no need for chemical fertilizers! Support for Wildlife: Leaves provide a cozy habitat for critters like butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to overwinter. Insects that rely on leaf litter feed the birds and other animals come spring! Better Water Retention: A layer of leaves helps the soil retain moisture, reducing the need for watering and making your yard more drought-resistant. Reduce Landfill Waste: When leaves are bagged and thrown away, they take up space in landfills and break down into methane, a greenhouse gas. Leaving them where they fall is an eco-friendly choice. Consider raking them into garden beds or composting rather than tossing them—your yard and the planet will thank you! #LeaveTheLeaves #EcoFriendlyYard #FallGardening #WildlifeConservation #SoilHealth

Did you know? Native plant roots are soil superheroes! Their deep, intricate networks help prevent erosion, improve soil structure, and boost water absorption. Plus, they create a cozy home for beneficial microorganisms. Let's give a shoutout to these unsung heroes of our ecosystems! #NativePlants #SoilHealth #EcoHeroes

All are welcome! Join us on Thursday September 26th for an informational forest walk! ??

About Us: Golden Sands Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council Inc. was established in 1972. Our mission is to act as a community resource that can work across county lines to address large-scale environmental issues in a manner that protects both the environment and economies of our service area. Golden Sands RC&D is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3, non-partisan entity created by the counties it serves and funded by public and private grants, donations and service fees.