KDL’s Seed Library offers patrons a variety of sample packets of vegetables, fruits, herbs, grains and flowers to promote sustainability, healthy habits and environmental awareness. This year’s One Seed, One State selection, Little Finger Carrot, was donated by the Michigan Seed Library Network. Seeds will be available at all KDL branches and on the Bookmobile starting in mid-March, while supplies last.
Creating Native Habitats
Native plants serve a crucial role in attracting local birds and beneficial pollinator insects to your yard. Learn about their role and what to plant to create a sustainable wildlife habitat in your own backyard. Presented in partnership with the Michigan Audubon Society.
Saturday, March 8, 1:00 PM, Englehardt (Lowell) Branch
Garden Basics
Are you curious about where to get started with gardening? Lisa Rupert and Grace Smith will present general gardening concepts such as soil preparation; water, sun and site requirements; what to look for when you buy plants; the basics of weeding, deadheading and controlling spreaders; and what garden tools will be most helpful as you begin your gardening journey. Presented by the Rockford Garden Club.
Saturday, April 19, 1:00 PM, Krause Memorial (Rockford) Branch
Healthy Lawns, Healthy Community
Are you interested in natural lawns and native gardens in our neighborhoods? Join Good Sweet Earth and learn how to go chemical-free in EGR. This Sustainable Neighbors series is presented in partnership with E-GReen and sponsored by the Friends of the EGR Library.
Tuesday, March 18, 6:30 PM, East Grand Rapids Branch
Insects: To Swat or Not?
Learn about the best methods and practices for coexisting with the insects that live all around us from Ernest Delfosse, Professor Emeritus at MSU. Presented by the Rockford Sustainability Commission.
Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 PM, Krause Memorial (Rockford) Branch
Planting and Caring for Young Trees
Celebrate Arbor Day weekend with us and learn how to plant a tree! We will discuss best practices for selecting healthy nursery trees, caring for young trees and exploring Michigan’s best native trees for your region, ensuring long-term beauty, shade, and ecosystem benefits for years to come. Offered in partnership with the MSU Kent Extension. Limited saplings will be available and are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Saturday, April 26, 1:00 PM, Englehardt (Lowell) Branch
The Wild World of Foraging
Explore the wild world of foraging with instructors Katie and Luke Venechuk from In Your Element Wellness. Katie and Luke will help you see the world in a new way and share how foraging for wild foods can enhance lives. Learn about the bounty of edible plants and mushrooms that are all around us, how to identify some key wild foods of the season, safe and ethical harvesting practices, and more. Space is limited so registration is required at kdl.org/events. Doors open 15 minutes before the program begins; check in with staff upon arrival to claim your registration. Any seats left open five minutes before the program begins will be given to interested patrons.
Taking place at multiple KDL branches. Click program title for dates, times and location.
For more information about the KDL Seed Library, see kdl.org/seedlibrary.
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