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*Square Foot Gardening * *When:* May 4, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. *Where:* Plant and Soil Science Bldg. (MSU Campus) Room 155, East Lansing, MI * Why:* Learn about square foot gardening (small but intensively planted gardens). There will also be a tool drive for the Burmese Garden Project, so bring a tool if you can. * How:* Free for members, or $3 for the public. For more information email * [log in to unmask]*. *Opening of the Ingham County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Site* *When:* Starting May 6, 2010, from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. (Every Thursday through the end of September) *Where:* 5303 S. Cedar, Lansing, MI *Why:* Come dispose of hazardous chemicals free to Ingham County residence. Items accepted include: - pesticides (weed killer, insecticides) *photographic chemicals - rechargeable batteries & cell phones *fluorescent lights and ballasts (removed from fixture) - cleaners & polishes *aerosols containing product (throw empties in trash) - flammables (gasoline, lighter fluid, etc.) *home repair products (glue, caulk, etc.) - wood preservatives *mercury (thermometers, thermostats. Place in a - asphalt sealer & roofing tar ziplock bag) - fuel oil *small propane tanks (1 pound size) - automotive products (brake, steering, *acids & bases (pool chemicals, toilet bowl cleaners) transmission fluid) Do NOT bring *oil paint & paint products (thinner, mineral waste oil or antifreeze. NO LATEXspirits, stains) - medications: over the counter & prescription (see back for more information) *How: *Free collection for the residence of Ingham County.* *For more information contact: Ingham County Health Department Hotline (517) 887-4521. For event flier visit *www.michiganorganic.msu.edu* under the events tab. * * *Container Gardening* *When:* May 8, 2010, from 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. * Where: *Southside Community Center, 5825 Wise Road. Lansing,MI * Why:* Don't have a yard to grown fresh food?, this workshop will teach you how to grown vegetables in containers. *How:* To register email *[log in to unmask]* or call (517) 374-5700. *MSU Student Organic Farm Tour* * When:* May 10, 2010, from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. * Where:* Michigan State University, Student Organic Farm, 3291 College Rd., Holt, MI *Why: *Come tour the MSU Student Organic Farm (SOF) and see what all it has to offer. The SOF has six hoophouses, which are passive solar greenhouses. The farm operates a year-round CSA program and sells some green and other vegetables. The SOF also has bees for honey, chickens which provide eggs for sale, and newly acquired hogs. * How:* Cost: Free or charge. Please RSVP with Adam Montri *[log in to unmask]*or (517) 355-5191 ext 1407. To learn more about the Student Organic Farm visit: *www.msuorganicfarm.com*. If you would like to access previous postings to the Mich-Organic listserv you can copy and paste the following URL into your browser address bar http://list.msu.edu/archives/mich-organic.html