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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.

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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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Wed, Feb 18, 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Wed, Feb 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Tech Mobile Stop: Izaak Walton Center - EPEL Playgroup
Wed, Feb 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
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Wed, Feb 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Wed, Feb 18, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Teen Volunteer Hour
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Go Bilingual en la Biblioteca - Go Bilingual at the Library
Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Elgin Room
Aprende en la biblioteca. Participa con otras personas que hablan español o inglés como primer idioma. Learn at the Library with native English and Spanish speakers.
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Walking Book Club - The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang
Wed, Feb 18, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Conference Room
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Celebrate 250: Years of Elgin - A Commemorative Exhibit
Thu, Feb 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Celebrate America's 250th birthday with the 250 Years of Elgin exhibit. This engaging exhibit highlights the pivotal moments that shaped Elgin into the culturally vibrant city it is today.
Black History Month Exhibit: Project 2-3-1 - Second Floor
Thu, Feb 19, 9:00am - 9:00pm
Main Library
Project 2-3-1 is an exhibit based on the local documentary that tells the history of African Americans in Elgin.
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Thu, Feb 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Rakow Branch - Rakow - Computer Cafe
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Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tech Mobile Stop: Highland Elementary School
Thu, Feb 19, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
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Thu, Feb 19, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Free tax preparation for individuals & families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Asistencia gratuita con preparación de impuestos sin cita.
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