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A Way We Grow
2026-05-14 19:00:00 2026-05-14 20:00:00 America/New_York A Way We Grow Get your hands in the soil and enjoy a calming activity planting your own seeds. West Islip Public Library - Community Room A

Thursday, May 14
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-14 19:00:00 2026-05-14 20:00:00 America/New_York A Way We Grow Get your hands in the soil and enjoy a calming activity planting your own seeds. West Islip Public Library - Community Room A

West Islip Public Library

Community Room A

Get your hands in the soil and enjoy a calming activity planting your own seeds.

Get your hands in the soil and enjoy a calming activity planting your own seeds. Learn about the benefits of being outdoors and reconnect with nature. Planting supplies will be provided. WI residents only.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (55+) | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Gardening & Nature |

TAGS: | Senior | Adults |

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