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LEARN + GROW
Upcoming horticulture, botany, and family programs
GET FIT THIS YEAR - STRETCH YOUR BODY AND YOUR MIND
Jan. 7- March 31
YOGA IN THE GARDEN at Garden in the Woods begins today. You can still sign up to begin next week, January 14, for the weekly program ,which meets through March 31.
Jan. 19
WINTER BOTANY at the Hitchcock Center for the Environment in Amherst
Jan. 24
MICROSCOPE MAGIC for children grades 1-3 heats up at Garden in the Woods.
Jan. 27, 1:30-3:30 p.m. WINTER WONDERS WALK for children with an adult companion at Garden in the Woods. See a puppet show about winter survival, make a track-finder, walk through the wintry woods and enjoy hot drinks and winter crafts. Learn how our wildflowers and animal friends survive the long, snowy months. $8 per person.
Jan. 31
WINTER HORTICULTURE LECTURE SERIES begins on January 31 with soils guru and garden show host, Jeff "The Germinator" Lowenfels, author of Teaming with Microbes: A Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web.
For more information and to view courses all over New England, go to Course Index.
Preregistration required for most programs at registrar@newenglandWILD.org. |
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INTERN AND STAFF POSITIONS
For those seeking a deeper, hands-on involvement with our projects, view opportunities to join the staff or to intern for the Society. | |
| January 7, 2007
Dear Members and Friends, |
| HAPPY NEW YEAR
Thank you for your membership, for giving gift memberships, and for all your end of year support for the Society in 2007.
Winter is the ideal time for renewal, growth, and change. Begin a winter garden with wildflower seeds, sign up to be a volunteer or guide, or attend a class or  lecture.
Here at Society headquarters at Garden in the Woods we celebrate Scott LaFleur's new role as Director of Horticulture, the appointment of Jack Curtis as the Society's new Publications Director, and James Marzilli's election as Chairman of the Board. Congratulations! |
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SEED SALES START TODAY FOR MEMBERS
The Wildflower Seed sale begins TODAY through January 17 for Society members. Seed sales open to the public January 18 - March 15, while supplies last. As a major element to ecological landscape practice, bringing native plants into our gardens is one of the most enjoyable ways to make greener choices. Begin a winter garden project with your member's priority wildflower seed order period benefit. To view the seed catalog online, click here.
Members receive 50% off the price of all seeds.
Writing about propagating native plants from seed, New England Wild Flower Society's Horticultural Research Director William Cullina observed, "There is something vaguely parental about plant propagation  that connects you with the plant far more profoundly than purchasing a blooming specimen at the nursery." See some of Bill's favorites and helpful tips for success, here.
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CELEBRATE THE EARTH - BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Celebrate the earth and help protect native plants and the environment with participation in the Society's conservation and horticulture volunteer opportunities across the region.
Conservation Volunteers Across the Region
January is the ideal time to apply to become a conservation volunteer. Training takes place in every New Englandstate, and projects are local to where you live. We especially need help in the areas outside Eastern Massachusetts. We provide expert training on native plants for those who make a commitment to the project. Contact John Burns at jburns@newenglandwild.org. You and we will be glad you did!
Greater Boston Volunteers
Become part of the Society's first participation in Going Green Expos on February 2 and 3at the Bayside Center in Boston. To sign up, contact Scott LaFleur at slafleur@newenglandwild.org. Learn more about visiting the show at www.goinggreenexpos.com. We also invite you to sign up as a volunteer for the New England Grows show February 6 - 8. Contact Bonnie Drexler at bdrexler@newfs.org for information.
Garden in the Woods Volunteers 
Garden Guides have a special treat in 2008 as the BIG BUGS exhibit returns. We especially seek additional Children's Guides. Bring a friend to join us at the Gathering for Guides on Wednesday, February 13. Brown bag lunch at 12:00, program to start at 12:30. Horticulturist Rolf Schilling presents a native plant talk. RSVP to Bonnie Drexler at bdrexler@newenglandwild.org. No experience needed-just a love of plants and your commitment. Read more.
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Happy New Year!
Karen Pierce Debra Strick
Director of Membership Director of PR and Marketing
and the entire New England Wild Flower Society Staff |
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