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Rooted in Love: A Community Garden Event
Saticoy Library
Friday, February 28th 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Get your hands in the soil and help us transplant seedlings that will grow into fresh produce for the Saticoy Community Fridge! This is a great opportunity for kids and families to connect with nature, learn about plant growth, and give back to the community.What You’ll Do: Transplant seedlings into the raised beds. Learn about plant growth and composting.
Support local food sustainability efforts.
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Beneficial Insects: How to Attract Them to Your Garden
E.P. Foster Library Topping Room
Saturday, March 1, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join the Master Gardeners of Ventura County to learn about beneficial insects and how to attract them to your garden. Did you know that California has 1,600 types of native bees? Learn about the importance of beneficial insects and why you want them in your garden. Taught by Certified Master Gardener, Kat Baker.
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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!
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Garden to Table Series with Certified Master Gardener, Terry Garman
Spring into Action: Beans & Squash Success
Avenue Library, Wednesday, March 12, 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Hill Road Library, Tuesday, March 18, 5:00 to 6:00 pmDiscover everything from selecting the perfect varieties – including classic green beans, lima beans, red runners, and summer squashes – to mastering essential growing techniques. Learn proper spacing, support methods, watering practices, and natural pest management solutions
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Who Wrote Shakespeare: The Suspects
Hill Road Library
Tuesday, February 18, 5:00 to 6:00 pmOjai Library, OJI-Twice-Sold Tales Meeting Room
Saturday, March 1, 2:00 to 3:00 pmShakespeare’s plays have shaped our literary world for centuries. In last year’s lecture series, Dr. Bob Mayberry presented the myths and legends surrounding the authorship of Shakespearean literature. This year, Dr. Mayberry will share new research and findings in a talk focused on his seven most likely candidates for who “really” wrote Shakespeare!
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Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape
Ojai Library, 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 15
Certified Master Gardener Dani Brusius presents a practical workshop to equip homeowners with essential skills to reduce wildfire risks. Participants will learn strategies for creating defensible space around structures, including vegetation management, landscaping techniques, and home modification approaches. The course covers fire-resistant landscaping principles, structural hardening methods, and emergency preparedness to protect homes in wildfire-prone regions.
Attendees can drop in on the day of the talk, but pre-registration is appreciated. Please register by visiting https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=45549.
