Propagating Pollinator Habitats
Program: “Propagating Pollinator Habitats”
Guest Speaker: Erin E. Alvarez (Lecturer)
UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture
Description: Most of our food and ornamental plants rely on some kind of critter to get the next generation going. Gardeners can help pollinators like bees, butterflies, beetles, birds bats, and more in a myriad of ways that can be adapted to any kind of garden or landscape. This presentation will cover several easy strategies and will end with a hands on workshop where attendees can build the start of their own pollinator hotels to take home.
Attention: This Club meeting has been re-scheduled from April 8th to April 15th, due to overlap with the FFGC Convention being held from April 6th to 10th, 2019. This Convention takes place in St Augustine and the proximity offers a unique opportunity for our club members to participate in the conference.
Pollinators Need Help
Guest Speaker: Podduturu (PM) Reddy
Master Gardener
UF/IFAS Flagler County
Member of Garden Club at Palm Coast
Description: The presentation will include preservation and restoration of pollinator habitats including host plants and nectar plants. The discussion will include Monarch butterflies, Florida Butterflies, bees, wasps, and several other pollinators. Last but not least the management of pesticides and herbicides is of the utmost importance.
Rain Gardens
Guest Speaker: Terra Freeman, Urban & Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent, UF/IFAS St. Johns County Extension
Description: Explore how rain gardens can contribute to the quality of our waterways and the basic steps to create one.
Planting Trees for Pollinators
Guest Speaker: Carol Mini of Urban Forester, City of Palm Coast
Description: Our Pollinators are in Peril. Their habitat is being destroyed and pesticides are taking their toll on the unintended targets. What can you do to help? Plant trees that offer pollen and nectar is a simple but effective solution to support the efforts of these hard-working and important creatures. We will discuss why pollination is important, who our pollinators are, and which trees you should plant for pollinators.
Christmas Holiday Party
Our meeting on Monday, December 10, 2018 is a “Pot Luck Luncheon”. Members are asked to bring a food item to share!
Please note: This meeting is at the Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church,
101 Pine Lakes Pkwy, Palm Coast, FL 32164
Please note (2): The meeting starts at 12-NOON
- Selection of the Month Presentation
- Announcements
- Door Prizes, Raffles & 50/50
- Luncheon
“Giving Tree”
Please bring a donation for the “Giving Tree”. The two causes selected for this year’s “Giving Tree” are “Whispering Meadows Ranch” and “The Family Life Center”.
- Your donation is accepted in Cash or Check and we take Credit Cards too.
- Your donations are tax deductible and we will provide receipts when requested.
Whispering Meadows Ranch
Whispering Meadows Ranch in Flagler Beach is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 dedicated to enriching the lives of those with disabilities and special needs through its recreational, educational and equine-assisted programs.
Family Life Center
The mission statement for our Family Life Center is as follows:
The mission of the Family Life Center is to provide essential support to individuals and families to end Domestic Violence and Sexual violence in Flagler County. The Family Life Center is a private not for profit social services organization providing no-cost services to individuals and families experiencing Domestic or Sexual Violence.
This organization provides shelter and other services such as domestic abuse therapy, help with clothing, child care and food. The Family Life Center provides a safe house where women and children are safe from violence.
