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.

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April is Pollinator Month – Activities for All Ages

03/29/2016 The Garden Club of Weaverville

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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 9^th at 2 PM – Pollinators & Their Biology by Ms. Amy Snyder

April 12^th at 11 AM – Family Story Time (Jill Totman)

April 22^nd at 4 PM – After School Program: Wings of Life Disney Film (Jill Totman)

April 23^rd at 2 PM – Landscaping for Pollinators by Dr. Art Hulse

April 27^th at 4 PM – After School Program: Insects & Pollination (Becca Hale)

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Tuesday April 5, 2016 9:00 am- Dirt Diggin’ Spring Cleanup

03/26/2016 The Garden Club of Weaverville

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!!!

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Community Pollinator Initiative Update

03/14/2016 The Garden Club of Weaverville

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.

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.

For additional information about these events, contact wwhabitat@gmail.com.