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SUMMARY:The Great Seed & Soil Event
DESCRIPTION:The Great Seed and Soil Event is back for its third year brought to you by the Center for Agrarian Learning at MCC and the University of Illinois extension Master Gardeners! This popular annual event is designed for anyone interested in growing their own food and expanding home gardening skills. \nWe have amazing vendors and non-profits\, kids’ activities and demonstrations throughout the day\, and lots of free seeds to give away! Come pick out veggies\, herbs\, natives\, and flowers for free! \n\nMicro-Talks\nThree informative talks will be happening throughout the day: \n\n10:30 a.m. – Why and How to Build a 10-by-10 Pocket Prairie with Will’s Native Perennials\n11:30 a.m. – Urban Agroforestry: A Food Forest at Home with Stephanie Tesmer\n12:30 p.m. – Composting: Home and Commercial with Midwest Organics Recycling and Illinois Food Scrap and Composting Coalition\n\n\nDemonstrations\nThe Master Gardeners will be hosting gardening demos throughout the day\, including: \n\nComposting\nWinter sowing\nIndoor lighting\nKids’ art projects\n\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is not required\, but you may sign up in advance. Contact Sheri Doyel or call (815) 479-7618 for more information.
URL:https://mcdef.org/event/the-great-seed-soil-event/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 US-14\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Education,Public Events,Water and Natural Resource Protection
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