Kids & Family

Think Spring? Joliet Park District Says, 'Why Not?'

Sign up now for four events planned for this winter, or sign up someone else has a holiday gift.

Yes, we've barely felt winter yet the Joliet Park District reminds us that it's never too early to start thinking about spring. Here are some of the classes you can plan to sign up for (or give as a gift?).

Gardeners Wish List…All I Want for Christmas is a New Rototiller, Trowel, Rake (All Ages)

What to get the gardener for the holidays? Gardening is America’s favorite pastime and gardening supplies tools, and related items are endless. This is a great time to add those best kept gardening secret tools and supplies to your wish list! Join Nancy Kuhajda, gardening expert, for a lively discussion of some of the most useful, fun and interesting garden items you will  want for next year’s growing season.

Program Dates, Day, Time, Cost, Deadline, Location: #14-4-7702 Nov 21 Thu 7:00 – 8:30 pm $5 Nov 21 IAC Board Room

RDC Gardeners Holiday Gathering

As we put the 2013 growing season behind us, it is time for our gardening community to celebrate the vegetables, fruits and the friendships we have grown throughout this year. Join us for a casual potluck get-together to visit with old friends and meet some new ones as we talk about gardening past and future. Beverages will be provided. 

(This will replace the Meet Up for December.)

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Ages: All Deadline: Dec 17 Presence Inwood Athletic Club Board Room 14-4-7703 Thu Dec 19 6 – 8 pm. $5 RDC

Organic Strategies

Organic gardening has as many different definitions and methods as there are gardeners who practice it. Deciding to garden organically – without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers – has benefits but it also presents some challenges. Join Nancy Kuhajda, garden expert, for a discussion of organic strategies that will enhance your garden and gardening experience. Topics will include: use of floating row covers, timing of planting, beneficial insects and pest/disease. 

Ages: All Deadline: Jan 16 Presence Inwood Athletic Club Board Room 14-5-7704 Thu Jan 16 7 – 8:30 pm $5 RDC

Pre-Garden Party

Save The Date – The 3rd Annual Joliet Park District Organic Community Garden’s Pre-Garden Party is sure to set the tone for our upcoming 2014 growing season! Chat with fellow gardeners, nibble on healthy samples
and support our vendors!
(This will replace the Meet Up for February.) 

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Ages: All Deadline: Feb 20 Presence Inwood Athletic Club Board Room 14-5-7705 Thu Feb 20 6 – 8 pm, $5 pre-registered; $10 at the door.

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