The San Juan National Forest will hold a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Sonoran Rooms at the San Juan Public Lands Center, 15 Burnett Court, regarding the preparation of a management plan for the newly created Hermosa Creek Special Management Area.

The meeting will continue public scoping for the National Environmental Policy Act process, which is required for preparation of the management plan. The U.S. Forest Service will offer a presentation summarizing the recent legislation, current management and some known issues to be addressed. Possible itineraries for public field trips this summer will also be discussed.

The management plan will serve as official guidance for the long-term protection and management of the Special Management Area.

For more information, call Cam Hooley at 884-1414 or email [email protected].

Demonstration Garden provides free tours

Free tours of the Library Demonstration Garden, located between the Durango Public Library and the Animas River Trail, will be offered beginning May 29 and will continue every Friday through Sept. 25.

Tours are led by certified docents of the Durango Botanical Society and will start at 9:30 a.m. in the library lobby. Tours last about 45 minutes. Tuesday-evening tours at 6:30 p.m. will be offered during June.

Volunteers are adding many improvements to the current garden, including new mulches and new plants. The garden showcases water-wise perennials that are adapted to be grown successfully in home gardens in the Four Corners. Plans for the expansion of the current garden into four additional themed gardens will be previewed on the tours. Additional tour times are available by appointment.

For more information or to schedule a group tour, call 769-3091.

Ignacio library offers computer classes

Ignacio Community Library, 470 Goddard Ave., will offer these computer programs at 5:30 p.m.:

“Becoming a Gmail Ninja” will take place June 2. Participants will learn how to upgrade their Gmail-skill level.

“Linux 101 (Is That a Penguin On My Desktop?)” will take place June 9. Participants will learn about free open-source operating systems.

“Job Searching Online” will take place June 16. People will learn about how to seek out a job online and what they have to do to apply for it.

“Open Technology Session” will take place June 23.

“Market Your Business with Social Media” will take place June 30. Participants will learn how Facebook, Twitter, blogs and websites can help them have a more successful business.

All classes require sign-up. To sign up, visit http://ignaciolibrary.org/ or call at 563-9287.

Heart for the Needy aids the Olaniyis

Heart for the Needy Project Little Feet will host a fundraiser for Durango locals Laura and Philemon Olaniyi at 5 p.m. May 24 at the Pine Valley Church, 1328 County Road 501 in Bayfield.

The “Flavors of Africa” dinner will be hosted by Chef Arnold “Safari” Ngumbao. Laura and Philemon will be moving permanently to Nampula, Mozambique, Africa, to start building the first phase of the Little Feet Children’s Home.

Tickets are available after services at the church or at the door. Tickets are $25, and all proceeds will go the nonprofit Heart for the Needy.

Herald Staff