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The Payoffs of a Pesticide Free Yard: Presentation at Darien Library

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Darien Library, along with Darien Nature Center, welcomes Louise Washer, an expert in habitat restoration for pollinators, who will discuss the modern day backyard. — an announcement from Darien Library

Join us for an eye-opening discussion about pesticides commonly used on lawns and gardens and their negative impacts on human health, our environment, and biodiversity. Louise will discuss effective alternatives to pesticides and the importance of adopting sustainable practices to protect our air, water, and soil, and thereby promote biodiversity. She will also discuss the need to update state policy around pesticide restrictions, point out specific pesticide legislation currently being debated in the Connecticut Legislature, and what you can do to help make Connecticut a leader on this issue. You can register for this event online, here.

Gardening
Gardening

Three Events for Gardeners This April at Darien Library

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With spring in full swing, it’s time to start planning your garden! You can learn new techniques and draw inspiration from renowned designers and nature at Darien Library in April. The library will host three events designed to help gardeners of all ages, those with green thumbs and new planters, alike. — an announcement from Darien Library

Make healthy changes to your backyard this spring in two programs sharing sustainable gardening practices that will keep your space — and the environment around it — healthy and happy. No-Till Gardening: April 4
Educator and farmer Mark Gostkiewics will share the magic of no-till gardening and other sustainable organic practices in “Learn About No Till Gardening” on Tuesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room.