Learning for All Catalog Winter Spring 2017

G ! NEW Monarchs, Milkweeds ! NEWPerennial Parade: Colorful Flowers April to October Learn about the tried-and-true, must-have perennials for your garden and how to care for them. Discussion will include plants for each season that will keep your gardens in color all summer long. Bob Bystrom ! NEW Raising Monarchs & Miracles Responsibly Monarch bu erﬂies are disappearing because of lack of milkweed and protec ve habitat. Learn current informa on about the monarch's migra on, life cycle and milkweed plants. Also discuss raising monarchs, predators and health. Bonnie Frain As the monarch popula on declines, passionate conserva onists are ﬁgh ng to save this winged icon. Conserving, enhancing and restoring monarch breeding, migra on, and habitat are essen al in reversing this downward trend. This class will have an emphasis on raising and releasing monarch bu erﬂies. A endance at the spring (April 3) class is recommended, but not required. Bonnie Frain Date: Mon, Apr 3 Time: 7:00–8:30 pm Cost: $19 Class #: AEG5 Loca on: S llwater Area High School, E104 Date: Tue, Mar 28 Time: 7:00–9:00 pm Cost: $19 Class #: AEG6 Loca on: S llwater Area High School, Media Center Date: Mon, May 15 Time: 7:00–8:30 pm Cost: $19 Class #: AEG9 Loca on: S llwater Area High School, E104 The Art of Pruning Trees & Shrubs Pruning your tree in the forma ve years is best for a long life. Understand tree growth habits and learn why, how and when you can do correc ve pruning. Learn techniques to care for and prune shade trees, evergreens and fruit trees. Discussion includes methods to prune and rejuvenate your overgrown shrubs and trim back raspberries. Paul Richtman Date: Mon, Mar 6 Time: 7:00–9:00 pm Cost: $19 Class #: AEG8 Loca on: S llwater Area High School, D106 ! NEW Growing Vegetables at Home Learn how easy it is to grow your own vegetables, including ps on site selec on, soil prepara on, when to plant, garden design and layout. Discuss the essen als of weed, disease and pest control techniques, compos ng, how to extend your growing season and the best me to harvest. Paul Richtman Date: Mon, Mar 13 Time: 7:00–9:00 pm Cost: $19 Class #: AEG3 Loca on: S llwater Area High School, D106 DISTRICT 622 COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WWW.ISD622.ORG/CE 15

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