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YWCA to educate Peorians on going Green.

by EmpoweringGrowth (Subscribe)

Posted on: Apr 6, 2009 at 9:16 PM CDT

Channel: Local News

Location: YWCA Peoria -- 1013 Lake, Peoria, IL 61614

Peoria, Ill. - April 7 2009 – On Tuesday April 7th the Empowering Growth the Kull Way campaign event will be launched.

Peorians,YWCA members, children and gardening enthusiasts will join Kull Scape Landscaping personnel as we explore and educate the attendees on being green and ways to landscape in this rough economic time.

All events during this week will be held at the YWCA Peoria at 1013 W Lake Ave
Peoria, IL 61614. More information is available at www.myspace.com/empoweringgrowth2009, and following is a schedule of events for the campaign.

Campaign Week : All events are hands-on educational sessions and require your participation.

RainXchange Day: April 7st , 9 A.M.- 1 P.M.

-Aquascape RainXchange system will be installed by Kull Scape with the help of volunteers. The RainXchange system is a water feature that has its own harvest storage system. Learn to be green with Kull Scape. This revolutionary landscaping system serves as a beautification water feature, as well as a emergency water reservoir that firefighters can access if needed.
-Lunch is provided.

The Paved Way Project: April 8th ,9 A.M.- 1 P.M.

-The clay-paved patio is not only a gift to the YWCA Peoria, but a chance for Peoria to get involved with the creation of this new monument. Have a brick engraved in the name of your family, friend or business.
We will be installing this beautiful new patio.
-Lunch is provided.

Little Helping Hands Day: April 9th ,9 A.M.- 1 P.M.

-Local grade schools are invited to be a part of the project. Activities will include planting flowers, vegetables and painting flower pots. The kids will have the opportunity to learn about landscaping in a fun and innovative way.
-Bring a picnic lunch.

The Kull Reveal: April 10th, 9 A.M

-Ribbon Cutting and reveal of the garden.
-All volunteers and donors are welcome to attend.

About YWCA Peoria:

The YWCA is the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world. Across the globe, we have more than 25 million members in 122 countries, including 2 million members in 300 local associations in the United States. More important than the numbers, is our mission to eliminate racism and empower women. We provide safe places for women and girls, build strong women leaders, and advocate for women's rights and civil rights in Congress.

About: Kull Scape Landscaping:

Kull Scape Landscaping is a full-service design and build contracting firm, which includes a nursery and garden center. The firm works with both residential and commercial clients.  Kull Scape was founded in 1993 by Rayman and Lisa Kull and now is comprised of 12 employees, including an in-house landscape architect.  The company is located at 1401 Meadows Avenue East Peoria, IL 61611.

Robin Barnes says ...

On Thursday, Apr 23 at 8:21 AM

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Come out to our Lakeview site to see the new entry and learn how you can also be a part of this great project by buying a personalized paver.

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