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Under Our Feet Series

The Soil at My House: What Does All This Mean for Me?
2023-04-18 19:00:00 2023-04-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Under Our Feet Series Soil scientist Stacy Zuber with local scientists, Gary Swick & Corey Begalka will talk about the basic principles of building healthy soil at home, techniques to use, even soil sampling & testing. Virtual -

Tuesday, April 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-18 19:00:00 2023-04-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Under Our Feet Series Soil scientist Stacy Zuber with local scientists, Gary Swick & Corey Begalka will talk about the basic principles of building healthy soil at home, techniques to use, even soil sampling & testing. Virtual -

Soil scientist Stacy Zuber with local scientists, Gary Swick & Corey Begalka will talk about the basic principles of building healthy soil at home, techniques to use, even soil sampling & testing.

Panelists will draw parallels between these restorative gardening practices and regenerative agriculture, which is gaining prominence. Questions will be welcomed.

This 4-part series is part of the Start in Your Yard Initiative, provided by the Wild Ones of Greater Kane County & the Elgin Sustainability Commission.

New to native gardening? Get a certificate of participation to redeem at the GK Wild Ones native-plant sale in May.

Please Register for link to Zoom

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Older Adult Interest | Nature & Science | Adult Programs |

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Phone: 847-742-2411
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Sun, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 1:15pm
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Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Sun, Jul 06, 1:15pm - 1:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
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Sun, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
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Sun, Jul 06, 1:45pm - 2:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
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Sun, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Jul 06, 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Jul 06, 2:30pm - 2:45pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Read to Rover for K - 8: Rakow Branch - Rakow Branch
Sun, Jul 06, 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Children's Area
Practice your reading skills by cuddling up with a good book and reading aloud to a fully trained and certified therapy dog. Registration required. For grades K through 8.
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Move n' Play - Ages 1-2 years old
Mon, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:30am
South Elgin Branch - South Elgin - Shales Children's Activity Room
Gross and fine motor play for littles as they have fun making new friends. Ages 1-2 years old with adult caregiver.
Summer Story Mix for Birth-6
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC
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Computers 101 Series
Mon, Jul 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Summer STEAM: All Creatures Great & Small - Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required.
Mon, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
The world is full of so many amazing animals! Let's get together to learn about some lesser known animal friends.
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Sprinter: SLOTG Cornerstone Park
Mon, Jul 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Services - Sprinter
Cornerstone Park- 1540 Mulberry Lane, Elgin, IL 60123
Summer STEAM: All Creatures Great & Small - Grades K-6 (In Person)- Registration required.
Mon, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library - Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms
The world is full of so many amazing animals! Let's get together to learn about some lesser known animal friends.
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TechKnow Mobile Stop: Rivers Landing Appartments
Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Services
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Bookmobile Stop: Old Oaks Estates
Mon, Jul 07, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Mobile Services
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Bookmobile Stop: Huff Elementary
Mon, Jul 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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Bookmobile stop: Huff Elementary – Hastings St. near the school – Elgin 60120 – 4:00-4:45
Bookmobile Stop: St. Francis Park
Mon, Jul 07, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Mobile Services
Bookmobile stop: St. Francis Park – near Jefferson and Spring Streets – Elgin 60120 – 5:00-5:45
Evening Chess Club
Mon, Jul 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - 2nd Floor - Behind Elevators
Join fellow chess players of all ages and skill levels on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month for this open play program! Chess sets will be provided.
PhD (Projects Half Done) Club
Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Shales Living Room
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Poetry Writers Workshop - Hybrid
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