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Garden Design for Beauty & Sustainability
2023-04-25 19:00:00 2023-04-25 20:00:00 America/Chicago Garden Design for Beauty & Sustainability Learn practical techniques for designing an eco-friendly garden with a focus on good design practices and native plant selection. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Tuesday, April 25
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-25 19:00:00 2023-04-25 20:00:00 America/Chicago Garden Design for Beauty & Sustainability Learn practical techniques for designing an eco-friendly garden with a focus on good design practices and native plant selection. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Learn practical techniques for designing an eco-friendly garden with a focus on good design practices and native plant selection.

Staff from the Conservation Foundation will present small steps to start transforming your landscaping with plants that suit your conditions for sun and shade, attract pollinators, and create a sustainable environment.

Please review our current safety guidelines prior to attending an in-person event.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | Health & Environment | Adult Learning |

TAGS: | Sustainability | Green | Garden | Environment |

Northbrook Public Library
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Fri, Mar 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Mar 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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