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Due to COVID-19 all activities and events are postponed
TUMBLER STYLE COMPOST WORKSHOP
Learn how to construct your very own Tumbler-Style Composter using a 53-55 gallon food grade barrel (42” in height and 24” in diameter) for processing food and yard scraps into fertile soil to use in your flower and vegetable gardens. Necessary hardware items are included in the price of each Tumbler-Style Compost barrel. To make your workshop experience convenient, please bring the following supplies: Power drill, drill bits to drill pilot and air holes (3/32”, 1/4”, 1/2” & 1”). Phillips head drill bit for wood screws, transportation to haul finished project (3.5’L x 31’’W x 4.6’H) along with minimal skill and plenty of patience.
DATES | PLACE | TIME | AGES | COST |
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Essig Rec Center | 5:30 pm-7:30 pm | 18+ | $50 | |
RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
If you would like to harvest rain water for your garden and landscaping needs then this is an opportunity for you to construct your very own rain barrel. This old idea is making a big splash! Please have the proper transportation to take the barrel home as they are approximately 53 gallons measuring 42 inches in height and 24 inches in diameter.
DATES | PLACE | TIME | AGES | COST |
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Essig Rec Center | 5:30 pm-7 pm | 18+ | $50 | |
*NEW* MUSHROOM IDENTIFICATION BASICS
In this workshop you can learn a lot about mushrooms; how they grow, what they look like and when to look for them. Beginners will be instructed on the anatomical observations needed to identify 20 common mushrooms.
DATES | PLACE | TIME | AGES | COST |
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Essig Rec Center | 12 pm-2:30 pm | All | $10 ages 18-49 | |
6 pm-8:30 pm | $5 Ages 8-17 or 50-69 | |||
70+ FREE |