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Ventura County Library and the Rotary Club of Ventura present a month of peace-building activities in March!
Rotarians approach peace not as the absence of conflict, but as “positive peace”—strengthening communities by addressing root causes such as poverty, lack of education, and limited access to opportunities. In March, E.P. Foster, Avenue, Saticoy and Hill Road Libraries host peace-themed book displays in keeping with the Rotary Club’s mission to foster positive change and peace.
Origami peace dove craft sessions with take-home kits will be offered March 5 at 3:30 pm at Hill Road Library; March 10 at 4:00 pm at Saticoy Library and March 12 at 2:30 pm at Avenue Library.
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Master Gardeners Learning Series: Bird-Friendly Gardens
Hill Road Library
Tuesday, March 10, 5:00 to 5:45 pmCreate outdoor spaces that attract, support, and nurture local bird populations. Participants will learn how to transform ordinary gardens into vibrant ecosystems hosting a variety of bird species throughout the year. Presented by Certified Master Gardener Kat Baker.
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Snow White Storytime
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room Saturday, March 21, 11:00 am to noon
Enjoy a special reading of the beloved tale of Snow White, followed by a mini dance performance with Ventura County Ballet and a take home craft. Don’t miss this enchanting experience for young readers and their families!
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Master Gardeners Series: Secrets of Growing Perfect Tomatoes
Avenue Library Meeting Room
Wednesday, March 25, 6:00 to 7:00 pmDiscover why Ventura County’s Mediterranean climate makes it the perfect place to grow these beloved fruits! Whether you dream of juicy beefsteaks for the perfect sandwich or sweet cherry tomatoes for snacking, our Master Gardener instructor, Terry Garman, will guide you through proven growing techniques for our local climate.
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.
Link to Register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=47331 Walk ins Welcome!Please use side entrance on Simpson Street, as the library is closed.
If you have gardening questions, please email our free Master Gardener Helpline at mgventura@ucdavis.edu
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House Plant Rescue
Hill Road Library
Tuesday, February 3, 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Learn how you can bring your houseplants back to life. Learn about common problems and pests, and the best conditions in which to grow your houseplants. Presented by Master Gardener Gretchen Evirs. Walk-ins welcome!
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Composting 101: Turn Green Waste into Gold
Avenue Library
Wednesday, February 11, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Join Certified Ventura County Master Gardener, Terry Garman, to learn the basics of making compost. Compost is nature’s best soil amendment. We will discuss all the tools and techniques required to easily convert your garbage and garden scraps into fertile nutrients for your plants.
