Learn from local experts how to help pollinators, compost, grow vegetables in our climate, conserve water and more!
Join Deschutes Public Library and the following community organizations for this free, fun event:
WinterCreek Nursery
WinterCreek Nursery is the oldest and largest retail native plant nursery in Central Oregon. It specializes in shrubs, forbs, trees, and grasses native and adapted to High Desert ecologies, and runs an extensive in-house seed collection and propagation program to provide these plants to the community from local sources. The nursery has recently expanded its efforts to study and spread awareness about the importance of native plants through the founding of the High Desert Horticultural Center (HDHC) - a multidisciplinary non-profit focused on biodiversity, pollinator habitat, resource conservation and the human environment. We address these issues through providing education, research, workforce development, nursery production, and botanical and demonstration gardens. www.highdeserthorticulturalcenter.org
The Environmental Center
In 1989, The Environmental center was born to inspire locals to live lighter on the planet. Our mission is to embed sustainability into daily life in Central Oregon. To us, that means driving local change that makes a world of difference. https://envirocenter.org/
Seed to Table
Seed to Table envisions a vibrant and resilient community where all people, regardless of race, gender, geography, ability or socioeconomic status, have access to fresh produce that is nourishing, locally grown, and in keeping with their preferences. From our 4-acre farm plot, we strive to model a food system that restores ecosystems while providing equitable access to fresh foods and opportunities for community members to engage positively with farm-fresh foods. https://www.seedtotableoregon.org/
Deschutes Land Trust
The Deschutes Land Trust's mission is to conserve and care for the lands and water that sustain Central Oregon, so local communities and the natural world can flourish together for generations to come. https://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/
OSU-Master Gardeners
The Oregon State University Extension Master Gardener program educates Oregonians about the art and science of growing and caring for plants. OSU Extension Master Gardeners are volunteer educators, neighbors, and on-the-ground researchers who serve their community with solid training in science-based, sustainable gardening and a love of lifelong learning. https://extension.oregonstate.edu/mg
Oregon Bee Atlas
The Oregon Bee Atlas Master Melittologist Program trains and equips citizen scientists to: a) create and maintain a comprehensive and publicly accessible inventory of the state’s native bees and their plant-host preferences, b) to educate Oregonians on the state’s bee biodiversity and c) to conduct an on-going survey of native bee populations in order to assess their health. https://extension.oregonstate.edu/bee-atlas
Redmond Garden Club
Founded in 1938, Redmond Garden Club is an enthusiastic group of amateur gardeners who meet monthly for an educational presentation and business meeting. Wide ranging topics cover all aspects of gardening in Central Oregon and provide useful information for everyone from beginning gardeners and people new to the area to those who have gardened here for many years. The club’s annual plant sale, in conjunction with the OSU Master Gardener’s sale on the first Saturday in June, is its sole fundraiser. Proceeds provide horticulture grants to local schools and community organizations, facilitate coordination with Meals on Wheels, and provide funding for community beautification. https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRedmondOregonGardenClub%2F
Republic Service
"Republic Services has 20 organics recycling facilities, and we use state-of-the-art technology to make the process efficient. We recycle approximately two billion pounds of organic waste into soil amendments that can be used to naturally enhance the health of crops for commercial farms and in community gardens. We're also recycling organics using anaerobic digestion into a renewable energy source." https://www.republicservices.com/sustainability/climate-leadership/organics
StepUP Garden - Redmond School District
Our school garden has become an amazing source of pride for our students and staff alike. It provides a natural teaching tool as well as a sensory awareness space. With towering sunflowers and acres of pumpkin vines, the StepUP gardens are a wonderful place to experience the joys of building a successful garden. https://stepup.redmondschools.org/community-garden/
Questions? Contact laurelh@deschuteslibrary.org
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |
The Redmond Library has a varied collection of English and Spanish language materials for adults, teens, and children. English and Spanish-language programs are offered for all ages.
