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Meeting April 12, 2016 9:30 am – Helping the Monarchs
Nina Veteto, of Monarchrescue.org spoke on the subject of Monarch butterflies, their plight and fight for survival, as well as the rescue programs building up around the country.
Since this is a program she offers to schools in this area, it is also a benefit and she will bring some seeds for sale—so please remember to bring cash.
Our usual meeting time applies: 9:30AM at Town-hall, on Tuesday, April 12.
Janet Foor, co-president of our garden club was inspired to write this lovely poem.
Milkweed and Monarchs
The lovely monarch butterfly
Sheer beauty to behold
Migrating from the north to south
On wings of black and gold.
The blossom of the milkweed plant.
Sustains their epic flight
Along the roads and countryside
It grows to their delight.
To some the milkweed should be banned
Just like the goldenrod
The monarchs think that just one sip’s
Like nectar from the gods.
Without the native milkweed plants
These monarchs won’t survive
But if their habitat is right
Our world will see them thrive.
April is Pollinator Month – Activities for All Ages
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Here is the complete lineup for events at the Weaverville Library in April. The programs for children will include starting wildflower seeds to take home and age-appropriate stories and discussions.
April 9th at 2 PM – Pollinators & Their Biology by Ms. Amy Snyder
April 12th at 11 AM – Family Story Time (Jill Totman)
April 22nd at 4 PM – After School Program: Wings of Life Disney Film (Jill Totman)
April 23rd at 2 PM – Landscaping for Pollinators by Dr. Art Hulse
April 27th at 4 PM – After School Program: Insects & Pollination (Becca Hale)
Tuesday April 5, 2016 9:00 am- Dirt Diggin’ Spring Cleanup
April 5th at 9am meeting at the Weaverville clock downtown. We’ll weed and clean up the flower beds around the parking area in downtown Weaverville.
We’ll also supplement the gardens with mulch and plant some spring flowers.
Bring your gardening tools, hat, gloves and water bottle. If weather does not cooperate, we’ll meet on Fri. April 8th at 9am.
So please come and help make our downtown gardens ready for spring. Only spare an hour ? No problem please come!
Remember working together with members of this friendly club is truly fun!!!
The Garden Club of Weaverville, NC 