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Programs
Please note our new meeting location: all club programs will now be held at the Lawrence Nature Center at 481 Drexel Avenue at 7:00 pm unless noted otherwise. Light refreshments will be served. Programs are free and open to the public. Donations to our scholarship fund are welcome.
Master Gardener Linda Park gives gardening tips
UP NEXT:
Monday March 16, 2020 7:00 p.m.
How to Care For Your Garden Tools
Teresita Bastides-Heron will talk about how to maintain garden tools throughout the season, as well as store them over the winter. She will also review what types of tools might be most useful for gardeners. Teresita is a Vice-President of the Garden Gate Garden Club, a board member of the Lawrence Nature Center, Vice President of Sustainable Lawrence, and president of GEPNA.
Monday April 20, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Benefits of Rain Barrels
Tahirih Gomez-Smith will discuss how collecting rainwater can save money, improve plant and soil health and reduce water runoff. She will also show the steps to create your own rain barrel. Ms. Gomez-Smith is a former Director of Sustainable Lawrence. She is presently a Program Monitor at Mercer County Aging & Disability Resource Connection.
Monday May 18, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Ikebana-The Art of Flower Arrangement
Sylvia Wei will introduce the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging. Ikebana is seen as more the just a decorative activity. It is a spiritual process that helps the artist develop a closeness to nature, and merges the natural world with the indoors. Sylvia is an avid Ikebanist, sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm by conducting demonstrations, giving talks, and participating in exhibitions.
BONUS: PLANT EXCHANGE
Bring plants to share, and take home some new green friends!
Monday March 16, 2020 7:00 p.m.
How to Care For Your Garden Tools
Teresita Bastides-Heron will talk about how to maintain garden tools throughout the season, as well as store them over the winter. She will also review what types of tools might be most useful for gardeners. Teresita is a Vice-President of the Garden Gate Garden Club, a board member of the Lawrence Nature Center, Vice President of Sustainable Lawrence, and president of GEPNA.
Monday April 20, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Benefits of Rain Barrels
Tahirih Gomez-Smith will discuss how collecting rainwater can save money, improve plant and soil health and reduce water runoff. She will also show the steps to create your own rain barrel. Ms. Gomez-Smith is a former Director of Sustainable Lawrence. She is presently a Program Monitor at Mercer County Aging & Disability Resource Connection.
Monday May 18, 2020 7:00 p.m.
Ikebana-The Art of Flower Arrangement
Sylvia Wei will introduce the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging. Ikebana is seen as more the just a decorative activity. It is a spiritual process that helps the artist develop a closeness to nature, and merges the natural world with the indoors. Sylvia is an avid Ikebanist, sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm by conducting demonstrations, giving talks, and participating in exhibitions.
BONUS: PLANT EXCHANGE
Bring plants to share, and take home some new green friends!
