Well-trimmed lawns have been an icon of American suburbia for decades; however, new research has found that the traditional grassy lawn may be detrimental to our environment. Come learn all about lawns--why so many homes have them, and why so many people are seeking other options--and get some pointers on developing your own lush, easily maintained, and native alternative! Avid gardener and educator Wendy Tremper Wollerton will be hosting this presentation, and will have various suggestions for design and plants to use, as well as important resources for further research.

Join us and the Village of Kinderhook Climate Smart Task Force for a special presentation on detecting lead in your home. Eric Ritter of DetectLead.com (IG: ericeverythinglead) will be showcasing some methods of lead detection and discussing the importance of mitigating exposure as soon as possible. We will also be highlighting new lead detection kits, soon to be available to borrow through the library!