PERFORMANCES & PRESENTATIONS

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MIDDAY MUSIC MEDITATION

Second Wednesday of the month, noon–1 p.m. at Meadows

Relax and unwind while listening to beautiful, improvised music. Dexter Payne, James Hoskins, Michael Stanwood, and Victor Mestas offer a musical soundscape created by instruments from around the world.

SOUND JOURNEY MEDITATIONS WITH CREATIVITY ALIVE

Thursday, Aug. 17, noon–1 p.m. at Reynolds

Listen, relax, unwind, and release into your dream space as we take you on a Sound Journey Meditation with Creativity Alive. Treat yourself to “an hour that transcends time.” Each sound journey is completely unique.

POETRY READING WITH BEYOND ACADEMIA FREE SKOOL

Saturday, Sept. 30, 2:30–4:15 p.m. at Main in the Canyon Theater

Experience poetry live off the page with featured poets reading original work, poetic orators performing in character as historic poets and an opportunity to sign up for an open mic. This event is presented by Beyond Academia Free Skool as an extension of the “Poems Beyond the Page” exhibition on the Arapahoe Ramp at Main.

FROM THE PAGE TO THE STAGE: BOULDER PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDRAISING GALA

Thursday, Oct. 26, 6–8:30 p.m. at Main in the Canyon Theater

You’re invited to the Boulder Library Foundation’s 3rd annual fundraising gala, afterhours in the Canyon Theater, gallery and bridge. Feel the transformative power of your library in a program filled with music by Miguel Espinoza’s Flamenco Fusion, and the stories of lives forever changed by library programming. This event is presented by the Boulder Library Foundation. Tickets available at boulderlibraryfoundation.org

*BEGINNER SEED SAVING: ORNAMENTALS AND VEGETABLES

Tuesday, Aug. 1, 5–6:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room

Seed saving is a great way to share your favorite plant varieties and save money. In this class with CSU Extension we’ll talk about the basics of seed saving for vegetables and easy-to-grow flowers, including why seed saving is important (and fun!).

*BEECHICAS: BUMBLE BEES – FLYING PANDAS OF THE INSECT WORLD

Wednesday, Aug. 9, 4 – 5 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room

Join the BeeChicas to hear about gentle bumble bees’ life cycles and behaviors and learn some tips on how you can identify them. Make a handy bumble bee guide zine to help identify bumble bees in the Native Plant Garden. Adult helper required for children under 12. Please register each person attending the event.

*NATIVE PLANT SEED SAVING

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 5–6 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room

Collecting and saving seeds from native plants is an easy and fun activity to help increase the biodiversity in your own yard! Staff from Wildlands Restoration Volunteers will share tips and tricks to get started saving and planting your own native seeds.

Wellness Gardens And Making Plant Medicine

Thursday, Aug. 31, 6–7 p.m. at Reynolds

From the food you eat to the medicine you take, we can actually grow many of them right within your garden. Learn about integrating plants into your landscape that will help your health!

*TREE CARE BASICS: PLANTING, PRUNING, AND MAINTENANCE

Thursday, Sept. 7, 5–6:30 p.m. at Main in the Boulder Creek Room

Trees are a vital part of Colorado landscapes, but many trees struggle in our urban environment. We will discuss how you can keep your trees healthy, and which varieties do best on the Front Range. We will even cover pruning tips for fruit trees!

Bee Boulder Festival

Saturday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Civic Park in front of the Main Library

September is Pollinator Appreciation Month! Celebrate our pollinators through educational, hands-on activities and take inspired action to help biodiversity thrive, protect our food web, and build a healthier environment for all.

Plant And Seed Swap

Tuesday, Sept. 19, 4:30–6:30 p.m. at Meadows

Swap and share your homegrown seeds, unopened packets of store-bought seeds, seedlings and small plants! Fall is a wonderful time to plant native plants, perennials and trees.