Looking Local: Seed Balls with UIC Extension

The Avalon Branch hosts a hands-on workshop with the University of Illinois Extension on Saturday, August 15, from 2 to 3 PM, where kids and teens ages 6 and up make seed balls — a mix of clay, compost, and native seeds that can be tossed into vacant lots or garden beds to grow pollinator-friendly plants for next summer. The program covers the basics of seeds and pollination, and participants leave with something to actually plant in the neighborhood. Accessibility accommodations are available with 14 business days' notice.