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La Salle and Bureau County Soil and Water Districts to hold pond clinic on Feb. 25

Event to be held from 8 a.m. to noon

By Shaw Local News Network
A water Lilly floats on the pond at the Children’s Garden in Elwood. The Children’s Garden in Elwood recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. Saturday, July 9, 2022 in Elwood.

The La Salle and Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation Districts will be co-hosting a pond clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Peru Community Center, 1901 Fourth St. (Gary Middendorf - gmiddendorf@shawnedia.com/Gary Middendorf)

The La Salle and Bureau County Soil and Water Conservation Districts will be co-hosting a pond clinic from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Peru Community Center, 1901 Fourth St.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources , Fisheries Biologist, David Wyffels will cover topics of pond construction, fish stocking and management, pond vegetation, habitats and general pond issues.

The event is free, but seating is limited. An RSVP can be placed by contacted the La Salle County SWCD at 815-433-0551 ext. 3 of the Bureau County SWCD at 815-875-8732 ex. 3 by Feb. 23.