Educational program on trees coming to library
GREENFIELD – “The Treasure of Trees” will be presented at the Hancock County Public Library Aug. 12, featuring speakers on how to pick, plant and prune trees.
The Master Gardeners Green Thumb Project event is 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 12 at the main branch of the library, 900 W. McKenzie Road, Greenfield. Speakers include Lais McCartney, educator for Purdue Extension, on Indiana’s keystone trees and the importance of native trees to the food web; professional foresters Brian Gandy and Michael Bane on forestry and resources in the area; and arborist Andrew Sargent on how to select, plant and tend a tree properly. Lunch will be provided at noon by the Hancock County Soil and Water Conservation district.
Question-and-answer sessions and door prizes will be included at the event, as well as educational booths for browsing. Register at hcplibrary.org or call 317-462-5141.
Pool party for dogs coming up
GREENFIELD – P.A.W.S. Hancock County will host its annual pool party for dogs and their families from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12.
The event is at the Kathy Dowling Aquatic Center in Riley Park. Cost is $15 for one adult and one dog; $3 for each additional adult or dog, with a maximum of $25. Dogs must have proof of current rabies, bordetella and distemper vaccinations. Visit facebook.com/PAWSHancock for updates.
Community Foundation seeks art for new building
GREENFIELD – The Community Foundation of Hancock County is seeking art to display in its new building.
The foundation has a call out for local artists to submit art of buildings, architecture and landscapes of Hancock County. The items would be hanging on the walls in at least two locations and would be displayed on at least a quarterly basis. The building is located at 971 W. U.S. 4, Greenfield; call 317-462-8819 or email [email protected] for more information.
