Tom Twomey Lecture Series: “Protecting Our Water Starts in Your Backyard” at East Hampton Library

The East Hampton Library’s “Tom Twomey Series” continues on Thursday, May 18, from 6 to 7 p.m., with “Protecting Our Water Starts in Your Backyard,” a free talk presented by noted landscape designer Edwina von Gal. Hosted by Sara Davison. Co-sponsored by Friends of Georgica Pond Foundation

TALK DESCRIPTION
Toxic, synthetic lawn and landscape chemicals pollute our local waterways, endanger wildlife, and are linked to a range of serious health problems in humans and pets. It is a persistent myth that they are essential to a “perfect” lawn and landscape. In this informative lecture, landscape designer and Perfect Earth Project Founder/President Edwina von Gal will explain why and how to manage your beautiful lawn and garden without synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and what the Perfect Earth Project is doing to make communities everywhere safe and PRFCT (managed without toxic chemicals).

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Edwina von Gal is “one of the country’s most lauded landscape experts” (Architectural Digest). As principal of her eponymous firm since 1984, Edwina has created landscapes with a focus on simplicity and sustainability for clients around the world. In 2013 she launched a non-profit, The Perfect Earth Project, to persuade homeowners and fellow landscaping professionals to stop using chemicals.