Events
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Small but mighty, hummingbirds are more than beautiful—they’re vital pollinators. Learn about their incredible migration and how to attract them to your garden with the food they need to thrive.
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Monitoring bluebird houses is both educational and enjoyable. Learn to recognize their nests, eggs and habits, along with information on building your own bluebird house. In addition, other birds will nest in these boxes, but not all are…
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Learn ways you can participate in research projects and provide data to further scientific learning about key issues.
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Whether you have planted a garden for years, or this is your first time, you can learn so much! Tips on sunlight, watering, fertilizing, to soil analysis, all can lead to your best garden results ever, or, at least until next year! Come and…
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Do you realize the neighborhood oak tree provides much more than shade in the summer and leaves in the fall? Learn how this simple tree supports 100s of our local wildlife and have fun matching the “guests” who frequent the oak to their…
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From eggs to the beautiful butterfly, learn about reasons for its decreased population, and the importance of various types of milkweed and pollinator flowers. Watch the caterpillar enter the pupa stage and emerge, becoming the Monarch…
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Explore the fascinating life cycle of butterflies, learn which species are native to our area, and discover the difference between host and nectar plants while highlighting six of the most common and sought-after butterflies. Attendees will…
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Be it a raised bed, or surface level garden, how would I determine if this soil is any good for a successful garden? This session will provide the gardener insights, helpful tips and resources to create and maintain a successful garden…
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Fall is the best time of the year to care for your lawn. Learn about seeding, fertilizing, soil testing, weed control and more in the fall to give your lawn a head start for next year.
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Get your flower or vegetable garden plots ready for planting. Without using a rototiller, prepare your soil for spring using cardboard and compost. This method saves the soil from erosion, and saves the valuable nutrients that are in the…