The 10th annual Yard Smart Walk is Saturday, June 23, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (including lunch and an educational program).

This free tour highlights beautiful and functional yards in Bloomington/Normal that incorporate native plants, provide “edibles,” benefit wildlife and use few or no synthetic chemicals to help protect our local environment and water supplies.

Participants will caravan to four different local yards. Lunch will be provided following the tour. Bill Davison, former owner of the Blue Schoolhouse Organic Farm, Cathy Bilow of Kid-Conscious Lawns with Grieder’s, and Sharon Welch of Wild Ones will be on hand to answer questions about sustainable garden practices.

A Freecycle exchange of live plants and garden tools will also be available — so bring your extra and unwanted plants for exchange with other participants.

The event is free and open to the public with a $5 suggested donation for lunch. Event registration is required and is requested by Wednesday, June 20.

To register and receive more information call (309) 454-3169 or go to www.ecologyactioncenter.org. Individuals should bring their own lawn chairs and reusable water bottles for the lunch and presentation.