Learn about the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants. Bud Sechler, Ecological Programs Coordinator, will talk about this MA-based nonprofit that overs all six new England states for rare plant conservation and ecologically important areas. The presentation will include the mission and goals of Native Plant Trust (NPT), ecological information on their plant sanctuaries emphasizing two sanctuaries in NH and one across the border in Vermont. Attendees will learn about selected native rare plants and native perennials to plant in NH gardens as well as the most important non-native invasive plants. The NPT relies on many volunteers to carry out its rare plant conservation mission. Bud will share some of the local opportunities for those who might be interested.
Prior to joining the NPT, Bud worked with the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program as an Ecological Information Specialist and County Inventory Ecologist and with the New York Natural Heritage Program as an Ecologist specializing in Natural Community Ecology and Vegetation Mapping.
Native Wildflower Live Walks
With Sue Coakley
Date to be announced and contingent on when wildflowers are blooming (sometime between May 10 and 31)
Take a walk on the wild side with GGC member Sue Coakley who will offer two in-person walks to identify some of the beautiful wildflowers in Grantham. She is planning the first walk to be in Eastman (start at Alpine Vista parking lot) on a day between May 10-15 and the second walk approximately two weeks later, at Brookside Park, off Rt. 10. These easy walks will be about two hours long and no more than 1-2 miles. These “pop-up” walks will need to be planned around snowmelt, availability of blooming flowers, and the weather. Once Mother Nature has been consulted, members will be emailed with the day and time and any registration information.
NOTE: The walks are member-only programs and the number of participants may be limited due to COVID restrictions.
Shade Revealed
With Author Amy Ziffer
Friday, June 11, 2021, 10 a.m. via Zoom (open to the public)
Amy Ziffer is all about shade gardening. Receiving rave reviews from a presentation she delivered to our club years ago, we have brought her back after many of you identified shade gardening as a topic of interest in our 2020 Club survey. Amy started her Connecticut business, A Shady Lady Garden Design, in 1998. For more than 20 years she helped clients discover and appreciate the special potential of shade. She is a Master Gardener and a former staff editor at Fine Gardening magazine where her garden writing and photography appeared in multiple issues. The Shade Revealed program is the basis of her well-received book, “The Shady Lady’s Guide to Northeast Shade Gardening“.
2021 Mystery Garden Tour
Saturday, July 17, 9 a.m. until noon
Rain date Sunday, July 18th, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
If the stars align, we will rejuvenate a much-loved tradition of visiting local gardens in Grantham. By implementing appropriate COVID protocols, we will visit several gardens that will remain a mystery until the morning of the event. Participants will drive to the gardens in staggered order to limit the number of people at each garden. More details will be available in the coming months.
Proceeds from this fundraising event will support the Scholarship and Grant Funds. GGC members will receive a reduced ticket price. Mark your calendars for this fun event!
Saturday, July 17, 9 a.m. until noon
Rain date Sunday, July 18th, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
If the stars align, we will rejuvenate a much-loved tradition of visiting local gardens in Grantham. By implementing appropriate COVID protocols, we will visit several gardens that will remain a mystery until the morning of the event. Participants will drive to the gardens in staggered order to limit the number of people at each garden. More details will be available in the coming months.
Proceeds from this fundraising event will support the Scholarship and Grant Funds. GGC members will receive a reduced ticket price. Mark your calendars for this fun event!
How to Identify Local Trees
With Sustainable Eastman and Environmental Control Committee
Friday, September 10, at 10 a.m. via Zoom (open to the public)
Have you looked over your property and wondered what species of trees are present, particularly now that both ash and beech are at increased risk of dying? Members of the Sustainable Eastman and Environmental Control Committees have partnered to provide educational materials to help identify the trees that surround us in Grantham. The presentation will include pictures and descriptions of local trees as well as how to access additional online information compiled by the two groups.
With Sustainable Eastman and Environmental Control Committee
Friday, September 10, at 10 a.m. via Zoom (open to the public)
Have you looked over your property and wondered what species of trees are present, particularly now that both ash and beech are at increased risk of dying? Members of the Sustainable Eastman and Environmental Control Committees have partnered to provide educational materials to help identify the trees that surround us in Grantham. The presentation will include pictures and descriptions of local trees as well as how to access additional online information compiled by the two groups.
Putting Your Garden to Bed in the Fall
Presented by a representative from the Sullivan County Conservation District
October 8, 2021, 10 a.m. via Zoom (open to the public)
Description TBA
Presented by a representative from the Sullivan County Conservation District
October 8, 2021, 10 a.m. via Zoom (open to the public)
Description TBA
Artists’ Gardens in New England
With Author Jane Milbocker
November 12, 2021, 10 a.m. via Zoom (open to the public)
Some of our most beloved painters, sculptors and authors were inspired by the gardens they created. Through garden designer and author, Jana Milbocker, we’ll visit the private havens of Edith Wharton, Julian Alden Weir, Childe Hassam, Daniel Chester French, Emily Dickinson, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Celia Thaxter and others.
NOTE: The presentation will NOT BE RECORDED.
With Author Jane Milbocker
November 12, 2021, 10 a.m. via Zoom (open to the public)
Some of our most beloved painters, sculptors and authors were inspired by the gardens they created. Through garden designer and author, Jana Milbocker, we’ll visit the private havens of Edith Wharton, Julian Alden Weir, Childe Hassam, Daniel Chester French, Emily Dickinson, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Celia Thaxter and others.
NOTE: The presentation will NOT BE RECORDED.
GGC Member Holiday Party
December 3rd
NOTE: Due to COVID, this activity may be modified, postposed, or cancelled.
December 3rd
NOTE: Due to COVID, this activity may be modified, postposed, or cancelled.