Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering individuals and families a garden plot to grow fruits and vegetables at the Jesse Cosby Garden, 1112 Mobile Street in Waterloo. Planting night is planned for Wednesday, May 22, weather-permitting at 6:00 pm at this location.
For many children, the farm is a workplace, home and playground. Teaching them how to take responsibility for their own safety on the farm is the subject of Progressive Agriculture Safety Day at La Porte Elementary School in La Porte City, Iowa.
Demonstrate your knowledge in kitchen equipment, produce identification, and nutrition, as well as utilizing required skills and creativity in food preparation. Takes places at the State Fair, Aug. 9-10, 2013.
Black Hawk County has an awesome Lego League. We have 3 teams, Jr. FLL-FLL-and Tech Team. We do however have 24 names on a waiting list to join one of our Lego teams. Please consider volunteering! You do not have to be an engineer to coach, you just need to be willing to learn. Please contact Diane Wolfe at wolfejd@iastate.edu
New on KCFI 1250 AM at 8:00 am on Saturday mornings--Local Master Gardener, Rich Congdon has launched "Garden Shed Radio" to inform listeners about lawn, flowers, vegetable, trees and shrubs.
