Sustainability

OCLS focuses on spreading knowledge about sustainability. Throughout the year, the library will partner with local leaders to bring you events on: Sustainable Living, the Natural World, Energy Transportation, and Environmentally Friendly Construction! These events are sponsored in part by the Friends of the Orange County Library System

  • Sustainable Living (January, February, March)
  • Natural World (April, May, June)
  • Energy and Transportation (July, August, September)
  • Building and Construction (October, November, December)

Upcoming Events

Gardening 101

Fleet Farming

Registration Required
Sunday November 17 2:00pm

Alafaya Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Education & Learning

Get started with gardening basics with Fleet Farming! Learn soil prep, plant care, and simple design tips. Perfect for beginners, this course will have you growing with confidence in no time.

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Herb Gardening

Fleet Farming

Registration Required
Thursday November 21 5:00pm

Alafaya Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Education & Learning

Learn to cultivate herbs like a pro! Fleet Farming covers growing, harvesting, and using herbs for cooking and wellness. From basil to rosemary, unlock the secrets to a thriving herb garden.

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Registration Required
Monday December 2 4:00pm

Hiawassee Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Education & Learning

Learn how to protect your garden when the season gets cold. Fleet Farming will show you how to maintain a healthy garden during the winter.

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Small-Space Gardening

Fleet Farming

Registration Required
Monday December 9 4:00pm

Hiawassee Branch (Meeting Room)

Event Categories: Education & Learning

Learn from Fleet Farming how to make use of a small space for a garden. This course will have you growing a garden, no matter the size of your backyard!

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