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Garden to Table Series: Tomato Time
Tomato Time: Secrets of Growing Perfect Tomatoes
Avenue Library, Wed., April 2, 4:00 to 5:00 pm Register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=45260 Walk ins Welcome!Hill Road Library, Tuesday, April 8, 5:00 to 6:00 pm Register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=45259
Craving the unbeatable taste of sun-ripened tomatoes fresh from your own garden? Join Master Gardener Terry Garman to discover why Ventura County’s Mediterranean climate makes it the perfect place to grow these beloved fruits! From selecting the right varieties to mastering support methods and natural pest management, we’ll cover the complete growing cycle – seed starting through harvest. Get expert tips on common challenges, succession planting for continuous harvests, plus simple cooking and preservation methods to enjoy your homegrown bounty year-round.
Then, in May: Some Like It Hot: Mastering Pepper Production, Hill Road Library, Tuesday, May 13, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
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Master Gardener Kids: Bee Brilliant: Nature’s Tiny Heroes
Hill Road Library Thursday, April 10, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Dive into the fascinating world of bees! Children will learn about bee biology, hive life, pollination, and why these tiny insects are crucial to our ecosystem. Through interactive activities, kids will discover how bees communicate, make honey, and help our planet. They’ll explore bee anatomy, understand their social structure, and learn about conservation—all while having buzzing good fun! Taught by certified Master Gardener Kat Baker. Class intended for children through age 12. Link to Register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=45254 Walk ins welcome!
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Master Gardener Kids: Wiggly Worms & Wonder: Kids’ Composting Adventure
Hill Road Library, Thursday, April 17, 3:30 – 4:30 pm
Turn kitchen scraps into garden gold! In this class, young environmentalists will discover the fascinating world of composting while learning how nature recycles. Class taught by certified Master Gardener, Daveta Cooper.
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Spring Festival: Once Upon A Rainbow
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room
Friday, April 18, 2:30 – 4:00pm
Celebrate the magic of spring and our beautiful planet at our Spring Festival: Once Upon a Rainbow, hosted by the Teen Advisory Group! Join us for an afternoon filled with colorful fun, including glitter tattoos, seed planting, paper flowers, potion making, bubbles, and a whimsical photo station. Let’s embrace the season with creativity, laughter, and a little sparkle! This event is free and open to the public.
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Adult Collage Sunday
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room
Third Sunday of the month
Special Date Change for April: April 27
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Join us for a fun and creative collage event! Supplies will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own. Unleash your creativity and make something unique.
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Robotics Club – Avenue Library
Robotics Club for 4th & 5th Graders!
Dive into the world of robotics in our interactive 6-session workshop! Design, program, and assemble robots while exploring the exciting world of STEM.
Tuesdays @ 3:30 – 5:00 PM
1st Meeting: March 4
March 4 – April 15 (No session March 25 for Spring Break)
Space is limited—registration required!
