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Garden Design for Beauty & Sustainability
2023-04-25 19:00:00 2023-04-25 20:30:00 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 - Auditorium - First Floor

Tuesday, April 25
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-25 19:00:00 2023-04-25 20:30:00 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 - Auditorium - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Auditorium - First Floor

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

University of Illinois Extension Conservation@Home Program 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
Phone: 847-272-6224
Hours
Mon, Nov 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 29 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 30 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 03 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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