Urbana Grows Green Weekend
September 7th through September 11th
More info? See the event on Facebook or contact MPAC’s Ryan Anderson at randerson@pesticideaction.org
MGG Weekend Events include
Friday, September 7th
14th Annual Meadowbrook Jazz Walk: Visit the UGG Weekend table to learn more about the planned activities while you enjoy jazz soloists and small combos at the Wandell Sculpture Garden at Meadowbrook Park from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Learn more at bit.ly/UGGjazz
Saturday, September 8th
Urbana Market at the Square, 9 am-noon: Drop by MPAC’s table while shopping at the Urbana Market at the Square to learn more about UGG Weekend activities and take the natural lawn care pledge at bit.ly/MGGpledge
Meadowbrook Garden Kickoff, 1- 3 pm: Brush up on your organic gardening skills by participating in fun and educational games that cover controlling weeds, improving soil fertility and more! The Urbana Park District will discuss their Integrated Pest Management policy following. RSVP for FREE at bit.ly/UGGmeadowbrook
Monday, September 10th
Natural Lawns & Gardens Kickoff, 7-9 pm, Parkland College: Fall lawn care is the best spring lawn care! MPAC staff partner with the Champaign County Master Gardeners on this workshop that will help keep your lawn in tip top shape without using chemicals. RSVP for FREE at bit.ly/UGGnlcwksp
Partners include
City of Urbana, Urbana Park District, University of Illinois Extension, Faith in Place, Prairie Rivers Network
