Three FREE lectures will be presented by ISU Extension Linn County Master Gardeners: April 2nd, 9th and 16th at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids.
ISU Linn County Extension's Community Ag Programs Manager, Michelle Kenyon Brown, writes a weekly column for The Gazette called From the Ground Up This week her column focus on the local food options for non-gardeners.
A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a resident of Linn County for the purpose of attaining a degree in the field of horticulture or landscape design at an Iowa college or university. Applications must be completed by July 20, 2013.
The role of this position is to provide administrative support and assistance in the delivery of Extension Programs and office operations.If you are people-orientated individual, skilled in customer relations and willing to be a team player please apply by April 8, 2013. This part-time position includes benefits!
This workshop has been planned for individuals who manage and care for both public and private landscapes. Nearly every backyard, roadside and utility corridor has the potential to become quality habitat. Come "Meet your neighbors - they need your help". Registraton is required by April 12th
A comprehensive educational program for the nonprofit sector where participants can expect to gain new ideas, contacts and a network of professional support, new information and increased knowledge, and suggestions on how to apply the information presented in each course. Classes run March-November 2013. Enroll today!
Feeling stretched caring for a loved one? Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a class designed to provide you—the family caregiver—with the skills you need to take care of yourself. Class starts April 12th.
Are you a small business owner who is female, minority or disabled? Are you considering starting a business and curious about what assistance is available from the state of Iowa? Then you won't want to miss this informational luncheon on March 21!
All commercial pesticide applicators must take exams in order to become initially certified and some choose to become re-certified by exam rather than by attending continuing instructional courses. A training session designed to help prepare individuals for the commercial pesticide applicator examinations will be offered in Washington on Monday, March 11.
Plans are well under way for this year's Linn County Fair. One of the exciting annual events is crowing the Fair Queen. Applications for this year's competition are due May 15, 2013.
With the flood in 2008 and a drought in 2012, trees throughout the area have had to deal with these stresses and a variety of insect and disease threats over the last few years. What steps can you take to properly diagnose tree problems? Join us to find out!
Drive a Lego Robot, view water up close and personal, sample cilantro salsa, make a propeller – all part of the family Science fun at the Hiawatha Library on Saturday, March 2 from 10-noon. And the best part: It's FREE!
