Keeping Backyard Animals
When
Sunday May 7, 2017: 4:00pm to 4:45pm Add to Calendar / Add to Google Calendar
Where
Downtown Library: 4th Floor Meeting Room
For Whom
Grade 6 - Adult
Description
White Lotus Farms leads a learning session about the basics of keeping and caring for animals. We'll learn the best practices of how to raise animals, and the learning session will include appearances by their free range goats and hens.
Be sure to check out the rest of the Gardening & DIY Fest from 12:30-5:30!
The Gardening and DIY Fair is an all-day celebration of gardening, nature and the DIY spirit! Learn gardening basics including composting, vermiculture, and container gardening, as well as how to keep backyard bees, chickens and goats!
- Talk to representatives from area organizations like Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Michigan Folks School, Project Grow, and more!
- Get hands-on and learn how to can veggies, make your own laundry cleaner, mend your own clothing, and grow mushrooms at home!
- Shop local from a variety of artisans and vendors selling upcycled/recycled homemade wares including jewelry, clothes, bath products, artwork, and fibers, as well as plants and seeds!
