Prairie Plant-a-Thon in October

Submission by Niles Public Library

Get your hands dirty by planting seeds in biodegradable pots at the Prairie Plant-a-Thon, hosted by the Niles Public Library, on Oct. 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at 6960 West Oakton St., Niles.

Here is more from the library:

Here’s your chance to dig in the dirt, inside! We will plant native prairie seeds harvested from the Niles Community Garden in biodegradable pots to start a Rain Garden of your own! You will get a pot to bring home. For families (children under 3rd grade must have their parents/guardians with them). Drop in any time between 10-11:30 a.m.