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Classes and Activities |
The 2008 Fall and Winter schedule is set! The Friends of Riverside and Moline Park & Recreation Department have worked together to develop a great lineup of classes. Details are listed below. You can register by phone, by mail or online. Visit the city's web site at Moline Parks brochure for complete registration information or just call 736-5714 with the course information below. For more information, contact us at The Friends.
All classes will be held at Moline's Riverside Park Greenhouse (next to the pool).
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Peony and Iris for the Garden Saturday, September 20, 10am-12pm Planting & separating. Now is the perfect time. Take home a peony to plant.
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Think Spring-Plant Bulbs Saturday, October 18, 10am-12pm Learn the success of planting fall bulbs.
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Gourd Bird Houses Saturday, November 8, 10am-12pm Learn the technique of making bird houses out of garden gourds. Leave them natural or apply an artistic flair to your avian home.
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Force Blooming Bulbs Saturday, November 15, 10am-12pm This is a two part class; the second class will be Saturday, February 21. Now is the time for those beautiful pots to be created. Learn the secrets to success.
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Holiday Wreath Saturday, December 6, 10am-12pm Decorate for Christmas with a fresh evergreen wreath designed by you! Please bring wire-cutters with you to class.
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Paint a Garden Chair Saturday, January 10 & 17, 10am-12pm Come to the green house to put your creative skills to work. No painting experience necessary. You’ll be amazed at what you can do!
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Planning the Garden, including Catalog Research and Ordering. Saturday, February 28, 10am-12pm Come and gather ‘round with a cup of tea and let’s learn and plan.
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Propagation and Seeds Saturday, March 14, 10am-12pm It’s time to get started. Let’s dig in.
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The Art & Science of Pruning Tuesday, October 28, 5pm-7pm Chris Hilgert, University of Illinois Extension Program, will demonstrate proper pruning techniques.
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Last Updated: November 18, 2008.
Contact us at:
The Friends.