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Under Our Feet Series

Drama beneath Our Feet: Soil Organisms and Organic Matter

2023-03-07 19:00:00 2023-03-07 20:00:00 America/Chicago Under Our Feet Series Emma Leavens from the Morton Arboretum will amaze you as she describes the cooperation & competition taking place in healthy soil. Who lives there? What do they do? Learn about this cycle of Life. Virtual -

Tuesday, March 07
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-03-07 19:00:00 2023-03-07 20:00:00 America/Chicago Under Our Feet Series Emma Leavens from the Morton Arboretum will amaze you as she describes the cooperation & competition taking place in healthy soil. Who lives there? What do they do? Learn about this cycle of Life. Virtual -

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Emma Leavens from the Morton Arboretum will amaze you as she describes the cooperation & competition taking place in healthy soil. Who lives there? What do they do? Learn about this cycle of Life.

Life in healthy soil is amazing – complex, intertwined, and surprising! 57 billion tiny nematodes for every person on the planet? More than a billion organisms in a teaspoon of healthy soil? Cooperation, intelligence, and communication underground? Come find out more!

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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About the Branch

Programs presented virtually through FB, Zoom, YouTube, and other online sources.

Upcoming Events

Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale

Sat, May 30, All day

Main Library - Lobby - Clerestory

Stop by and stock up on your summer reading selections. All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Library Foundation.

Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition

Sat, May 30, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Main Library

Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.

🌸Bloom- Bilingual Pilates session - 🌸Florece- Sesión de Pilates Bilingüe

Sat, May 30, 10:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Outdoor Stage

🌼Celebrate your growth🌼

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Clases de computación en español - Serie de Programas de Google

Sat, May 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Computer Training Room

Aprenderás a usar el programa de Google Docs. Debes saber usar el ratón, teclado y tener una cuenta Gmail antes de tomar esta clase. No hay costo ni hay que tener tarjeta de la biblioteca.

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Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 1:00pm - 1:15pm

Main Library

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: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 1:15pm - 1:30pm

Main Library

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: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 1:30pm - 1:45pm

Main Library

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.

This event is full

Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 1:45pm - 2:00pm

Main Library

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.

This event is full

Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 2:15pm

Main Library

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.

This event is full

Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 2:15pm - 2:30pm

Main Library

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.

This event is full

Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 2:30pm - 2:45pm

Main Library

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.

This event is full

Read to Rover for K - 8: Main Library - In Sally Lee Fox & Eagle Rooms

Sat, May 30, 2:45pm - 3:00pm

Main Library

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.

This event is full

Foundation Pop-Up Book Sale

Sun, May 31, All day

Main Library - Lobby - Clerestory

Stop by and stock up on your summer reading selections. All proceeds benefit the Gail Borden Library Foundation.

Earth Matters: Rethink the Future Exhibition

Sun, May 31, 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

Explore our changing planet through a different lens, immerse yourself in incredible ecosystems and learn how the smallest of actions can have a big impact on our natural world.

Teen Volunteer Orientation

Sun, May 31, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Main Library - Meadows Community Room C

This session is a teen volunteer orientation only. We'll go over the program as well as volunteer expectations.

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Teen Volunteer Hour

Sun, May 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

New venue Main Library

Complete a hands-on volunteer project that benefits the library or one of our community outreach initiatives. Teen volunteers must attend a teen volunteer orientation before participating.

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