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Under Our Feet Series

What Is Soil: What Do I Need to Know?
2023-02-21 19:00:00 2023-02-21 20:00:00 America/Chicago Under Our Feet Series Mark Bramstedt is a very experienced soil scientist and a terrific presenter. He will make sure we have the basic understandings we need to appreciate the important role of healthy soil. Virtual -

Tuesday, February 21
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-21 19:00:00 2023-02-21 20:00:00 America/Chicago Under Our Feet Series Mark Bramstedt is a very experienced soil scientist and a terrific presenter. He will make sure we have the basic understandings we need to appreciate the important role of healthy soil. Virtual -

Mark Bramstedt is a very experienced soil scientist and a terrific presenter. He will make sure we have the basic understandings we need to appreciate the important role of healthy soil.

The soil basics he will address include what soil comprises, how it is formed, how and why soils differ, plus signs of healthy soil.

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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