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Eco-Fair
Saturday, March 04
All day
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2017-03-04 00:00:00
2017-03-04 23:59:00
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Eco-Fair
Learn about raising chickens, gardening, soil enrichment, beekeeping, canning basics, trees, wildlife and domestic animals and creating pollinator areas from sustainability experts.
Main Library - Innovation Center
Main Library
Innovation CenterLearn about raising chickens, gardening, soil enrichment, beekeeping, canning basics, trees, wildlife and domestic animals and creating pollinator areas from sustainability experts.
Kick off the gardening season with the debut of our new Eco-Fair and the launch of our Heirloom Seed Bank.
Presentations
Presentations held in the Innovation Center (second floor).
| Wildlife Care and Animal Guest | Vanessa Shanower, Stark Parks | 9:00-9:30 A.M. |
| Vegetable Gardening |
Fred Hanacek, Master Gardener | 9:30-10:30 A.M. |
| The Difference Between Soil & Dirt |
Jeanne Poremski, Master Gardener | 10:30-11:00 A.M. |
| Basic Canning | Kate Shumaker, OSU Extension Educator (will test pressure gauges for pressure cookers if desired) |
11:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M. |
| Raising Chickens in Urban Settings |
Cindy Pettiti, Pettiti Nursery | 12:30-1:30 P.M. |
| Creating Pollinator Habitats |
Michele Colopy, Dir. of Ohio Pollinator Stewardship |
1:30-2:30 P.M. |
| Raising Honey Bees |
Ohio Pollinator Stewardship | 2:30-4:00 P.M. |
Exhibitors
Stark County Arbor Day and Tree Planting
Info on tree planting, Stark County Arbor Day (April 28th), and tree seedlings may be available, courtesy of Lola Lewis, Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources-Division of Forestry, and Dick Drake, from Stark County Arbor Day.
The Wildlife Care Center at Fichtner Park
Info on the new Wildlife Center being built, "Wish List Items for Donation," and a special animal guest, courtesy of Vanessa Shanower, Stark Parks Educational Dept.
The "Animal Attic" Spay/Neuter Assistance Program
Info on obtaining financial assistance for spaying or neutering of pets. The "Animal Attic" is a non-profit, all volunteer resale shop that uses all of its proceeds to help defray spaying & neutering costs.
Heirloom Seed Bank - Stark County Master Gardener Volunteers
The Heirloom Seed Bank provides free non-GMO seeds to anyone interested in planting a garden through a partnership with Stark County Master Gardener Volunteers and the OSU Extension Service. Pick up your seeds from March 1st through June 15th at Main Library.
Alpacas - Kathy Williams
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Maker/Creator | Health & Wellness |
TAGS: | urban farming | preserving | poultry | gardening | chickens | canning | bees | beekeeping |
Main Library
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About the branch
The Main Library is located in the heart of downtown Canton and serves a diverse community of all ages and interests. This location houses the Genealogy Department and is well known for its unique architectural design.