Adult Enrichment Spring Supplement Spring 2019 | Page 4

GARDEN New! Prairie & Native Plant Restoration Are You Ready to Go Native? A native landscapes is a plant community that is adapted to a specific environment and provides habitat for pollinators and wildlife. Learn about the unique benefits and challenges and find out if it is right for you. Bring photos of your yard and landscape projects. Carolin Dittman Date: Thu, Apr 4 Time: 6:00–8:00 pm Cost: $19 Class #: AEG1 Location: Gladstone, 105 4 Native plants can be incorporated into small gardens, rain gardens, or large areas such as a prairie restoration. Discover the benefits of native plantings, then focus on site evaluation, site preparation, planting techniques, and long-term maintenance. Individual projects may be addressed as time allows. Tom Groppli Date: Tue, Apr 23 Time: 6:30–8:30 pm Cost: $20 Class #: AEG10 Location: Stillwater Area High School, PAC-G113 Community Gardens Plant your garden in our yard! Individual plots are available in the community gardens on the grounds of Carver and Cowern Elementary Schools. Grow your own flowers and vegetables this summer! Garden plots are available on a first come first served basis. To reserve a plot, visit www.isd622.org/communitygarden. Roots & Sprouts Join us for this free informal drop-in class in growing and harvesting your own food and flowers. Roots and Sprouts is an intergenerational garden opportunity for young and old, experienced and inexperienced gardeners to come together to plant, weed, harvest, eat, and learn. Each week will highlight a seasonal veggie and activity. When it comes to harvest, each participant will go home with treats from our community efforts! Register to ensure your spot! Community Education Date: Wed, May 22–Sep 4 16 sessions Time: 9:00–11:00 am Cost: Free , pre-register to ensure a spot Class #: YES19-4 Location: Carver Community Garden