Green living comes to Asheboro library

Bees, herbs, chickens and worms all will be part of “Green Living at the Library,” a series programs thru June at the Asheboro Public Library.

Sponsored by the library and Randolph County Cooperative Extension, the programs are free and the public is invited. Slated:

• Beekeeper Talk, 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20. George Byrum of the Randolph County Beekeeping Association will discuss the importance of beekeeping and present an introduction to the subject.
• Herbs 101, 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. Learn how to grow, dry, freeze, cook and creatively use herbs with Family and Consumer Extension Agent Katie Rangel and Master Gardener Vernece Willett.
• Vermicomposting, 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. Master Gardener Ruth Held will talk about using worms in composting.
• Backyard Chickens, 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 4. Learn about brooding care, purchasing the right breed for the backyard “farm,” and forage management with Area Agricultural Extension Agent Dan Campeau.

Space is limited so registration is required; call 318-6803 or 318-6000 to register. The library is located at 201 Worth Street in Asheboro.