Mid-Columbia Earth Month

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The Future of Astronomy: A special teaching tool for the Mid-Columbia

Mike Durst, Director of the Moore Observatory, Columbia Basin College will share details on a new planetarium, the Moore Observatory and where the Rattlesnake Telescope is going, how soon it will be operational and what all this means for you and the future of astronomy and science education in the Mid-Columbia.

March of Dimes Walk for Babies, Col. Park, 6 miles, info at www.marchofdimes.com/washington

Composting & Waste Reduction Workshop, 9:30 to noon, Kenn. Grange on Union St., call #735-3551

Spring Plant Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kenn. Library on Union St. Master Gardeners selling all types

Gem & Mineral Show, Benton County fairgrounds, 10am-5pm, 1500 S. Oak St., Kenn.

Kite Making, 10am, Kennewick location to be announced. Preregister by calling 222-5080

All individuals involved in the management and restoration of shrub steppe and rangelands in the Columbia Basin, including private lands are invited to attend. The 1.5 days of technical sessions, an evening social and poster session, and an all day field tour will focus on the following topics:

-The latest research and application of plant bio-control agents in Eastern Washington, including results of field trials with new agents attacking cheatgrass.-Lessons learned from shrub steppe and rangeland restoration and invasive plant management efforts throughout the Columbia Basin.

Game and activities to celebrate International Migratory Bird Day

Enjoy birding the several habitats on Bateman Island, the Columbia River, and the Yakima Delta.