The Environmental Science Center at Seahurst Park and Sustainable Burien are putting on a free workshop on sustainable yards on Sunday, March 18 at the Burien Library Multipurpose Room, 400 S.W. 152nd St. The workshop will run 2-4 p.m.

Participants will learn about creating sustainable and rain-friendly landscaping features. The free workshop will focus on environmentally conscious yard care and rain garden design including construction techniques, plant selection, soil texture, cost considerations and maintenance.

Guest speakers will include a Stewardship Partners member, Lori Beehner from Environmental Construction Inc., Franziska McKay from People for Puget Sound and Michael Stein- Ross and students from St. Francis of Assisi in Burien.

All participants will receive a free native plant.