Spring Calendar Of Events Released By The Lilly Center
January 20, 2023 at 10:41 p.m.
Spring Calendar Of Events Released By The Lilly Center
By Staff Report-
Each event is free to attend, but spots are limited. A full list of events and event details can be found on the Lilly Center’s website at lakes.grace.edu/events.
• Critter Encounter: Winter Edition: Learn about the amazing things animals do to survive Indiana winters from Lilly Center scientists. Your family will have a chance to go behind the scenes of the Lilly Center’s fish lab and learn more interesting facts about how Indiana’s critters survive winter. Stations also include a craft and critter game.
Date: Jan. 28, 9:30-11 a.m.
Snacks are provided. Reserve a spot at critterencounterwinter23.eventbrite.com.
• Restoring Pollinator Pathways: Stormwater coordinator Alicia Symons will share simple steps you can take to restore pollinator habitats in your backyard. As part of this event, you will make a rogue bee hotel to take home.
Date: Feb. 11, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Reserve your spot for this free event: pollinatorpathways23.eventbrite.com.
• Modern Gardening: Covers, Companion, Flips: Step into the future of your garden and learn the benefits of these modern gardening techniques. You’ll hear from Jeff and Zack Hawkins of Hawkins Family Farm, and Terris Theisen, director of Local Food Coordination and Outreach. Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation District are partnering for this event.
Date: Feb. 23, 6-8 p.m.
Reserve your spot for this free event: moderngardening23.eventbrite.com.
• Women Growing Their Futures: Gather with other women with a passion for gardening, agriculture or horticulture. Hear from Susan Greutman, an organic urban farmer and homesteader from South Bend. All skill levels are welcome.
Date: March 18, 10-11:30 a.m.
Brunch is provided. Reserve a spot at womengrowingfutures23.eventbrite.com.
• Behind the Scenes: KC Recycling Depot Tour: Spring cleaning is right around the corner. Get a close-up view of recycling and processing operations. You will learn about the items they accept and helpful tips for cleaning out your home or garage this year. After your tour, you’ll have a chance to make an art project with reused paint!
Date: April 15, 10-11:30 a.m.
This family-friendly event is free: kcrecyclingtour23.eventbrite.com.
The city of Warsaw Stormwater Utility underwrote the events.
The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College conducts research, provides resources, engages and educates residents, and collaborates with local organizations to make the lakes and streams of Kosciusko County clean, healthy, safe, and beautiful. To date, the Lilly Center has conducted scientific research on over 30 streams and 40 lakes.
For more information, visit lakes.grace.edu.
Each event is free to attend, but spots are limited. A full list of events and event details can be found on the Lilly Center’s website at lakes.grace.edu/events.
• Critter Encounter: Winter Edition: Learn about the amazing things animals do to survive Indiana winters from Lilly Center scientists. Your family will have a chance to go behind the scenes of the Lilly Center’s fish lab and learn more interesting facts about how Indiana’s critters survive winter. Stations also include a craft and critter game.
Date: Jan. 28, 9:30-11 a.m.
Snacks are provided. Reserve a spot at critterencounterwinter23.eventbrite.com.
• Restoring Pollinator Pathways: Stormwater coordinator Alicia Symons will share simple steps you can take to restore pollinator habitats in your backyard. As part of this event, you will make a rogue bee hotel to take home.
Date: Feb. 11, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Reserve your spot for this free event: pollinatorpathways23.eventbrite.com.
• Modern Gardening: Covers, Companion, Flips: Step into the future of your garden and learn the benefits of these modern gardening techniques. You’ll hear from Jeff and Zack Hawkins of Hawkins Family Farm, and Terris Theisen, director of Local Food Coordination and Outreach. Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation District are partnering for this event.
Date: Feb. 23, 6-8 p.m.
Reserve your spot for this free event: moderngardening23.eventbrite.com.
• Women Growing Their Futures: Gather with other women with a passion for gardening, agriculture or horticulture. Hear from Susan Greutman, an organic urban farmer and homesteader from South Bend. All skill levels are welcome.
Date: March 18, 10-11:30 a.m.
Brunch is provided. Reserve a spot at womengrowingfutures23.eventbrite.com.
• Behind the Scenes: KC Recycling Depot Tour: Spring cleaning is right around the corner. Get a close-up view of recycling and processing operations. You will learn about the items they accept and helpful tips for cleaning out your home or garage this year. After your tour, you’ll have a chance to make an art project with reused paint!
Date: April 15, 10-11:30 a.m.
This family-friendly event is free: kcrecyclingtour23.eventbrite.com.
The city of Warsaw Stormwater Utility underwrote the events.
The Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College conducts research, provides resources, engages and educates residents, and collaborates with local organizations to make the lakes and streams of Kosciusko County clean, healthy, safe, and beautiful. To date, the Lilly Center has conducted scientific research on over 30 streams and 40 lakes.
For more information, visit lakes.grace.edu.
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