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Little Homesteaders: Backyard Chickens

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Little Homesteaders: Backyard Chickens

with the University of Maryland Extension: 4-H
2026-03-17 18:00:00 2026-03-17 19:00:00 America/New_York Little Homesteaders: Backyard Chickens La Plata Branch -

Tuesday, March 17
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-17 18:00:00 2026-03-17 19:00:00 America/New_York Little Homesteaders: Backyard Chickens Come learn to care for chickens in your own backyard in this egg-citing program! La Plata Branch -

Come learn to care for chickens in your own backyard in this egg-citing program!

Ever wanted to care for a chicken? This egg-cellent event may be for you! In this program, participants will get to learn about chicken care and egg production basics by making their own mini chicken coop! You won't want to miss this fun program where you can learn to be a little homesteader!

Registration is required. Please register each child who will be attending separately. This program is intended for children ages 6-11.

If you have questions, please contact the La Plata Branch at 301-934-9001 or email laplataref@ccplonline.org. 

Univeristy of Maryland Extension

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Special Presenter | Life Skills |

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Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

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