Join us for the June – July 2016 Events Sponsored by
Weaverville Conservation Board
Main Street Nature Park Workday
Our next two workdays in the Park will be on Saturday June 11th and Saturday July 9th from 10 AM-Noon.Meet at the parking area along Pine Street armed with gloves, water, diggers, and hand clippers. On the 11th, rakes for spreading mulch will also be useful. For additional information about Conservation Board activities, contact wwhabitat@gmail.com.
“Wings of Life” Video Shown
On June 28th 6:30 PM at the Weaverville Library, Jill Totman will introduce the acclaimed Disney film “Wings of Life.” Narrated by Meryl Streep, the documentary highlights the importance of pollination to the world’s food supply. Like most nature documentaries, Wings of Life is visually spectacular. The cinematography captures in breathtaking detail the ways in which pollinators and their colorful host flowers interact. Even basic close-ups of Monarch butterflies or hungry hummingbirds are startlingly beautiful.
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)
Weaverville CONSERVATION BOARD NOTES
Community Pollinator Initiative
Last month, we announced the launch of a program to encourage community residents to learn about how to provide for the needs of our native pollinating insects. We would like to announce the following events that are coming up in April at the Weaverville Library.
Weaverville Conservation Board
On April 9th at 2 PM, Ms. Amy Snyder will present a program titled “Pollinators & Their Biology.” Amy has a master’s degree in entomology and extensive experience in managing natural lands. She is currently Resources Management Coordinator for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. She plans to acquaint you with the wide array of pollinator species, why they are so important, and their adaptations for pollinating particular plant species. Amy co-chairs the Pollinator Initiative.
On April 23rd at 2 PM, Dr. Art Hulse will talk about “Landscaping for Pollinators.”Art is a retired university biologist and has extensive experience with native plants landscaping and control of invasive exotic plants. He will emphasize why native plants are best for pollinating insects and provide specific guidance on how to design a pollinator-friendly landscape. Art co-chairs the Pollinator Initiative and also manages the pollinator garden at Main Street Nature Park.
In addition, April preschool story hours and after school programs at the Library will feature pollinators. Details will be available in the April e-Focus or by contacting Jill Totman at the Library.
Main Street Nature Park Workdays
Spring is here! And with it Park workdays on the following Saturdays 10 AM-Noon: April 9, May 21, and June 11. Mark your calendars and meet at the parking area along Pine Street armed with gloves, water, and hand clippers.
“Wings of Life.” Narrated by Meryl Streep, the documentary highlights the importance of pollination to the world’s food supply. Like most nature documentaries, Wings of Life is visually spectacular. The cinematography captures in breathtaking detail the ways in which pollinators and their colorful host flowers interact. Even basic close-ups of Monarch butterflies or hungry hummingbirds are startlingly beautiful.
The Garden Club of Weaverville, NC 