Increase
your gardening skills by enrolling in a workshop offered by the Alliance
for Lifelong Learning at Oakton Community College. The two-week class
meets 7 - 9 p.m., Wednesday, starting April 30, at Emily Oaks Nature
Center, 4650 Brummel St., Skokie.
The series begins April 30 with Gardening for Butterflies
(ORN E99-02). This course offers tips on how to attract butterflies
to your backyard by growing the plants they prefer. In addition, the
session covers the life cycle of butterflies. On May 7, gain hands-on
experience in Gardening with Wildflowers (ORN E99-03).
Participants will receive free native seeds and seedlings to plant
in their gardens.
The
cost for the series is $39, or $22 for an individual workshop. Eligible
residents also may register through the Skokie Park District.
For
a complete Alliance for Lifelong Learning class schedule, including
registration and fee information, visit www.oakton.edu/all,
or call 847-982-9888, press 3.