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Free Class: Basics of Fundraising for Nonprofits
Thursday, May 29 | 6:30 p.m.
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave. (Meeting Room 3A)So you’ve decided to start fundraising for your nonprofit organization. What do you do first? We’ll explore the steps required to build a successful fundraising program from the ground up.
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Urban Birding Basics
Tuesday, June 3 | 1-2:30 p.m.
Parsons Branch | 1113 Parsons Ave.Join Nicole Jackson from N Her Nature as we discover the joys of birding in our neighborhood! Learn the essentials of identifying common birds we see in central Ohio. Bring your walking shoes – we’ll trek over to Schiller Park, weather permitting. Perfect for beginners and bird enthusiasts alike. Ages 12 and up.
Children ages 17 and under cannot accompany the group to the park without a parent or guardian present.
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