AVON, CT — Avon residents interested in sustainable gardening, backyard composting, and native plants will have two opportunities to learn from local experts during upcoming programs at the Avon Free Public Library.
The library, located at 281 Country Club Road, will host a backyard composting workshop Wednesday, Nov. 4, and a native plant seed swap and workshop Saturday, Dec. 5.
Both programs will take place in the library's Community Room at 281 Country Club Road and are being offered in partnership with local environmental organizations.
The programs are designed to help residents develop practical gardening skills and learn ways to support the environment.
Backyard Composting Made Simple
The Avon Sustainability Commission and Avon Free Public Library will present "Backyard Composting Made Simple" on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 6:30 p.m.
The in-person program will be led by Bob Lavorgna, a University of Connecticut Advanced Master Gardener and UConn Master Composter.
Lavorgna has taught "Composting for the Backyard Gardener," a multi-week course through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UConn's Waterbury campus.
He has also mentored students in UConn's Master Gardener Program and presented gardening and composting programs throughout northwestern Connecticut.
The workshop is designed for gardeners of all experience levels and will provide practical information about backyard composting.
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Native Plant Seed Swap & Workshop
The library and Avon Land Trust will co-sponsor a Native Plant Seed Swap & Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m.
The program will feature Lisa Newell of Rewild Native Plant Nursery, who is also a Xerces Society ambassador, and Tom Kassan, a master woodland manager and president of the Avon Land Trust.
Participants will learn about the benefits of native plants and how to collect, exchange, and grow seeds for their home gardens.
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The workshops are part of the library's community educational programming, developed in collaboration with local environmental organizations, including the Avon Clean Energy Commission and Avon Land Trust.
Residents can learn more about library programs by visiting the Avon Free Public Library website.
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