District 214 Community Education

Aphids eating your cucumbers? Squirrels stealing your corn? Rabbits munching on your lettuce? Can they be stopped? Yes they can. Learn strategies and tactics to stop these invaders from destroying your garden and stealing the fruits and vegetables you worked so hard to grow.

A successful vegetable garden requires he actions of specific insects and animals to carry pollen from on plant to another. Without these pollinators, most of our fruit and vegetable crops would fail to produce. To help our garden crops produce bountiful harvests, we must encourage these pollinators to come into our gardens, and Mark Lyons, an experienced garden coach, will show you how.

Herbs are wonderful plants that add color to our gardens, flavor and nutrients to our food, and health to our bodies. In this class you will learn how to plant, cultivate and use these lovely, delicious and great-smelling plants.

This class studies the styles such as the traditional method of landscape moribana, Hana-Mai, Hana-Kanade, free expression prescribed in the Ohara curriculum for the instructors and masters. This is a hands-on class where the participants are responsible for purchasing their own flowers and materials. A list of required materials will be provided prior to each class.

This class builds on the fundamentals studied in the Introduction to Ohara Ikebana. In this class, advanced styles such as Hana-Isho and Moribana will be covered. This is a hands-on class where students learn the techniques and philosophies of Ohara Ikebana. Since this is an at-home class, participants are responsible for purchasing their own flowers and materials. A list of required materials will be provided a few days prior to the class.

Ready to unlock the secrets to staying safe online? In today's world, your passwords are the keys to your online life, but how secure are they, really? You will learn how to create strong, unbreakable passwords, and how to stop struggling with forgotten passwords by using password managers. You will also discover the power of two-factor authentication. Plus, in a world full of cyber scams, you'll learn how to spot and avoid phishing attacks that could put your personal information at risk, as well as what to do if your password is compromised. By the end of this presentation, you'll have the confidence and tools to take control of your digital security like never before.

Roll up those sleeves and get ready to play in some dirt! Plant your very own herb garden in class and watch your black thumb turn green. we'll plant your portable her garden with a variety of popular herbs-basil, parsley, dill, oregano, thyme, rosemary and chives-and you'll learn the skills you need to not only keep your herb garden alive, but to make it thrive all season. Register not to prioritize your health and wellness through the joy of gardening.

This workshop will help individuals learn how to recognize and react to dangerous situations. Strategies are discussed and practiced to develop awareness along with the use of simple and effective self defense techniques to deter and escape an attack.

Perennial flowers, with their bright colors and long life, are an excellent addition that can liven up any garden. In this class we will show you how to grow and cultivate these beautiful garden gems, along with how to choose the best and hardiest specimens for our region.

Discover the true power of your smartphone and learn how to make it work for you! This class is designed to help you navigate your device like an expert, whether you use Apple's iOS or an Android phone. Ever wonder how to make your smartphone more user-friendly? We'll dive into accessibility features that will make your phone easier to read and operate. Looking to download new apps? Learn to navigate the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android with ease. We'll also focus on the crucial topic of security and privacy to help you ensure your device stays secure. Whether you're new to smartphones or looking to unlock advanced features, this presentation will equip you with everything you need to confidently master some of your smartphone's capabilities.

Lacking a big backyard does not mean that you can never have your own vegetable garden. Learn tips and techniques for making the most of limited space to grow a bountiful harvest of sweet, crunchy vegetables.