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SSWCD Presents: Know Your Native Plants

2024-06-10 18:30:00 2024-06-10 19:30:00 America/New_York SSWCD Presents: Know Your Native Plants Join Summit Summit Soil Water Conservation District Outreach Coordinator Natalie Schroder for an in-depth look at the top ten native plants to enhance your property and leave with seed packets. Portage Lakes Branch Library - Community Room

Monday, June 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join Summit Summit Soil Water Conservation District Outreach Coordinator Natalie Schroder for an in-depth look at the top ten native plants to enhance your property and leave with seed packets.

Native plants have co-evolved with the pollinators that have used them for millions of years. Learn the top ten native plants to add to your yard, what pollinators utilize them, and the insects that need them for survival in this one-hour PowerPoint presentation.

Attendees will leave the presentation with some take home plant ID information and native seed packets!

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Nature & Outdoors | Home & Garden |

Portage Lakes Branch Library

portagelakes@akronlibrary.org
Phone: 330.644.7050
Branch manager
Greg Trask

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Mon, Aug 24 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 12:00PM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 Closed

About the branch

It's not unusual for customers to take a few moments out of their busy day to relax and read in the comfortable chairs beside the Portage Lakes Branch Library's large windows, enjoying the natural light and the beautiful views of flora and fauna. Visitors from surrounding communities—Coventry, New Franklin, Green, Clinton, Canal Fulton, Barberton, and Massillon—join local residents in visiting the Portage Lakes Branch Library to enjoy NatureConnect, learning-through-play and storytime programming, crafting opportunities, book discussions, arts and history informational programming, and more.

With rich book, music, and movie resources, Portage Lakes Branch Library has something for everyone of every age. Computers, WiFi, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing round out the services available at the Portage Lakes Branch Library, making it a one-stop spot for all your learning, business, and entertainment needs and interests.

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