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Saturday, March 9th, 2013

9 a.m. - noon, Central Time
Transplanting Native Plants in the Kankakee Sands Greenhouse

Oh, they are just too cute! The little sprigs of bright green seedlings growing straight and tall in the dark days of winter. In February, we sowed native plant seeds into germination trays, and now the seedlings are ready to be transplanted into individual pots. The work is easy and the conversation is always entertaining. You are sure to learn about native plants, prairies, Kankakee Sands, and how good you are at transplanting! Even in the cold of winter, it can get quite warm in the greenhouse (90°), so bring lots of clothing options, from a short-sleeved shirt to a jacket. Sunglasses and a hat are also sometimes handy. All ages welcome and R.S.V.P.’s appreciated. Contact Alyssa Nyberg or call (219) 866-1706. We will be meeting at the Kankakee Sands greenhouse located at 1492 W CR 250 N, Morocco IN 47963.

Saturday, April 13th, 2013

9 a.m. - noon, Central Time
Transplanting Native Plants in the Kankakee Sands Greenhouse

Oh yes, those native plant seedlings are still just too cute! If you missed the March transplanting workday, here’s another opportunity to oooh and ahhh at the seedlings and try your hand at transplanting. If you attended the March workday (thank you!), come back to enjoy another morning of transplanting and marvel at how much the seedlings have grown that you transplanted at the previous workday. The work is easy and appropriate for all ages and abilities. You’ll leave the greenhouse with a good bit of knowledge about native plants, prairies, and Kankakee Sands. Even in the cold of winter, it can get quite warm in the greenhouse (90°), so bring lots of clothing options, from a short-sleeved shirt to a jacket. Sunglasses and a hat are also sometimes handy. All ages welcome and R.S.V.P.’s appreciated. Contact Alyssa Nyberg or call (219) 866-1706.