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Five Ways to Start Naturalizing Your Yard

2023-03-25 13:00:00 2023-03-25 14:30:00 America/New_York Five Ways to Start Naturalizing Your Yard IN PERSON, REGISTERED John M. Harper Branch - Program Room

Saturday, March 25
1:00pm - 2:30pm

John M. Harper Branch

Program Room

IN PERSON, REGISTERED

Many of us want to have less lawn and support pollinators, but getting started can be overwhelming.

Hosted by Reep Green Solutions, this fun, interactive workshop will show you five ways to increase the diversity of plant life so that your yard can support wildlife and improve watershed health. Whether you are just adding a few plants or converting your lawn entirely, every bit of naturalization helps. We’ll show you sample designs and guide you through critical steps in planning a garden project for your yard this spring.

Registration will take place over Eventbrite.  

Programmer: Emily

AGE GROUP: | Adults 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Guest Speakers |

TAGS: | Adult learning |

John M. Harper Branch

Phone: 519-886-1310

Hours
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Mon, Aug 24 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Aug 25 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Aug 29 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Aug 30 Closed

About the branch

Located on the west side of Waterloo, the John M. Harper Branch shares a building with the Stork Family YMCA. It features soaring ceilings, dedicated study space (including 3 bookable study rooms), a large Community Room and an outdoor courtyard. 

Upcoming events

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Mon, Aug 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Main Library
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Mon, Aug 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 3 to 4 years with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2026.
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Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Main Library
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Mon, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library
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Mon, Aug 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Tue, Aug 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 3 to 4 years old with a caregiver. This program is intended for children entering kindergarten in September 2026.
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Tue, Aug 25, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
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Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Wed, Aug 26, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families

Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Main Library
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Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Main Library
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Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Waterloo Park - Log Cabin
Everyone Welcome

Thu, Aug 27, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver. 

Thu, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
John M. Harper Branch - Study Room 1
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Thu, Aug 27, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Main Library
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Thu, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Main Library
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Thu, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Main Library
Everyone welcome

Fri, Aug 28, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Main Library
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Sat, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For teens and their caregiver(s).

Mon, Aug 31, 10:30am - 11:15am
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For babies and toddlers ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Aug 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For Families

Tue, Sep 01, 6:15pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults and Teens 16+

Wed, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Thu, Sep 03, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Rescheduled
Sat, Sep 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Monday, October 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
McCormick Branch
For Families.

Mon, Sep 07, All day
All library locations
All library locations are CLOSED for Labour Day.

Tue, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Waterloo Public Square
For University and College Students

Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Wed, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For Adults

Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For Adults

Thu, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 8 to 12 years old.

Thu, Sep 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For babies ages 6 to 12 months old with a caregiver.

Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Fountain Street
Everyone Welcome

Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Eastside Branch - Naturespace
Everyone Welcome

Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone Welcome

Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Monday, August 24 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon, Sep 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
Registration opens Monday, August 24 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Mon, Sep 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For tweens ages 9 to 12 years old.
Registration opens Monday, August 24 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon, Sep 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.

Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Tue, Sep 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Sep 15, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For kids ages 4 to 6 years old with a caregiver. 
Registration opens Tuesday, August 25 2026 at 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, August 25 2026 at 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For adults in their 20s and 30s.
Registration opens Tuesday, August 25 2026 at 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Tuesday, August 25 2026 at 7:00pm

Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Older Adults

Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Wed, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Families
Registration opens Wednesday, August 26 2026 at 7:00pm

Wed, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Albert McCormick Community Centre - Beaupre Room
For Adults

Wed, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For AdultsRegister

Thu, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 7:00pm

Thu, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 7:00pm

Thu, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 7:00pm

Sat, Sep 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults

Sat, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Families

Sat, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
Everyone Welcome

Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For children ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Mon, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For kids ages 2 to 5 years old with a caregiver. 
Registration opens Monday, August 24 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Adults
Registration opens Monday, August 31 2026 at 7:00pm

Mon, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For Adults

Mon, Sep 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Eastside Branch - Program Room
For tweens ages 10 to 13 years old.
Registration opens Monday, August 31 2026 at 7:00pm

Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium
For toddlers and babies ages birth to 5 years old with a caregiver.

Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
For Older Adults

Tue, Sep 22, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
John M. Harper Branch - Program Room
Everyone Welcome
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 7:00pm