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News from Linn County Extension

Nature Explore Workshops
(Posted on 2/8/2010)
For anyone who is interested in helping young children connect with the natural world, 2 workshops will be held March 31st at the Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids. Registration is due before March 24th.

Creative Gardening Series 2010
(Posted on 2/8/2010)
Plan to attend 3 FREE lectures presented by ISU Linn County Extension Master Gardeners during the month of April!

2010 Master Gardeners Scholarship
(Posted on 2/4/2010)
The Master Gardeners will award a $1,000 scholarship to one graduating Linn County senior pursuing a degree in a field of horticulture or landscape design. Applications are due no later than May 28, 2010. Apply today!
VACANCY: STARS Summer Camp Counselor
(Posted on 2/3/2010)
This summer position will begin June 9th and end July 30th, 2010. If you are interested in and have experience working with youth, please apply by February 22, 2010.
VACANCY: 2010 Summer Youth Assistant
(Posted on 2/3/2010)
This temporary position will cover approximately 13 weeks of the summer - mid-May to early August. The Summer Assistant will work with the 4-H program of Linn County.

Expert ED Gardening Classes
(Posted on 1/25/2010)
Four FREE classes will be held at Linn County Extension during the months of February, March and April. Class space is limited so please register in advance!

Save Energy. Save Money.
(Posted on 12/28/2009)
Did you know that an old secondary fridge could be costing you as much as $175 a year in energy costs? Discover how much electricity your household appliances consume and which appliances continue to consume electricity even when turned off.

Winter Gardening Fair 2010
(Posted on 10/24/2006)
February 13th, 2010 at Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A wide variety of classes and workshops will be offered from lawn maintenance, tree care, beekeeping and organic vegetable gardening to plant propagation, using herbs, rain barrels, ponds and dealing with pests. Classes are filling fast, register today!
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