Educational

This is a Family Class…so kids bring an adult with you! Come and join us to learn about native bees. We will learn the bee basics and also the importance of these incredible insects. We will also be making bee houses that you will be able to take home. Turn your crafty creativity into functional fun.…

Do you have a dark and damp corner of your property that you want to bring out of the shadows with blooms and bunchgrasses? Let’s go beyond hostas and the humbugs of traditional green foliage for these tricky shade areas. There are lots of woodland treasures that will add a nice glow to the shadiest…

Join CLFLWD’s Adam Hjelm for a walk and talk around the prairie and pond areas outside Hardwood Creek Library. We'll learn about the plants and wildlife outside the library’s back door. Each walk and talk is different and will change with the season. Participants are encouraged to take photos and stop and smell the flowers…

Is there anything more exciting than playing with bugs? In this program at Hardwood Creek Library, we will dive right in to see what kind of buggy neighbors are swimming around the lakes and streams in our area. This hands-on session is full of creepy-crawly fun that will leave you with a better appreciation of…

Get ready for a fun, family-friendly adventure! Kids, bring an adult along for the ride! Ever wondered why fish chase after one lure but ignore the next? Do they see all colors, just some, or none at all? We’ll dive into these questions while exploring a variety of gadgets and lures. Plus, you’ll have the…

Looking to save some money and learn a new gardening skill? Seed saving is an easy and rewarding practice that will let you select varieties of plants that do best in your unique gardening situations. Come learn how to save seeds from your favorite plants and give them the best chance of germinating next spring.…

Join CLFLWD’s Adam Hjelm for a walk and talk around the prairie and pond areas outside Hardwood Creek Library. We'll learn about the plants and wildlife right outside the library’s back door. Each walk and talk is different and will change with the season. Participants are encouraged to take photos and stop and smell the…

Local landscape professionals will walk us through the process of replacing this stubborn invader. Learn tricks, techniques, and tips that will help you be successful at eradicating buckthorn and replacing it with beautiful native plants. We'll discuss which replacement plants are best to prevent buckthorn regrowth. Participants will receive an informational folder full of great publications,…