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2020 Spring Thaw Kick-Off Event Sunday, February 23

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girls planting in a raised bed

Spring Thaw Community Gardening Kick-Off

Sunday, Feb. 23
3-5 p.m.
Activity & Recreation Center
Drop in anytime!

The Spring Thaw is the kick-off to the community gardening season. There will be representatives from all the gardens, so you can join a garden as a newcomer or confirm a plot assignment for previous gardeners. Plus, everyone can network and get gardening advice from other gardeners.

There will be educational information about cover cropping and water conservation, and we’ll have a free seeds available for gardeners at member gardens.

If you know someone who’d like to get a community garden plot this year, please share these event details!

Sustainability Speaker Series

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Learn about pollinator conservation from three speakers at a free event sponsored by the City of Columbia.

Sustainability Speaker Series:
Pollinator Conservation
Thursday, November 14, 2019
6-8 p.m.
City Hall, Room 1A/B

Wildlife experts from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MO Dept. of Conservation, University of Missouri, and the City of Columbia will talk about pollinator conservation challenges, habitat restoration, and policy that are occurring at all levels of government.

Come for the entire event or just for a little bit. All are welcome including children.

Build a Rain Barrel

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You can use a rain barrel to capture rainwater from the roof of your house or shed. It’s an affordable energy efficiency project that anyone can accomplish. Your garden will benefit and so will your water bill once the rain has stopped. Learn how to build your own and where to get materials locally at a free library program.

Wednesday, May 8 › 7-8 p.m.
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room