Elizabeth Park History Tour
Join Kathy Kraczkowsky and Lisa Silvestri for a history tour through Elizabeth Park.
Gardening School, Course 1, Series 9, September 11 – 12, 2024
Via Zoom
Gardening Schools provide current information to those interested in horticulture and related topics. The curriculum has been developed by National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC), and is customized by the course instructors. Classes are open to the public as well as garden club members. Garden club members who complete the series of four courses (and pass the exams) are certified as NGC Gardening Consultants.
The courses, which may be taken in any order, are structured to stimulate interest and impart knowledge for growing plants to the peak of perfection. Course content, which is presented in lecture format over the first two days by horticultural professionals, may include tours of botanical and test gardens. Topics include the study of basic botany for gardeners, soils, houseplants, and propagation. Also covered are such topics as how new plants are developed and evaluated, factors that influence plant growth, container gardening, pruning techniques, growing outdoor flowers and vegetables, specialized styles of gardening, growing plants indoors and/or under lights, and growing trees and shrubs, plus other interesting and informative gardening topics.
The Field Trip Committee is planning on an outing to the St. Edmund’s Retreat Center on Enders Island, Mystic, CT, on Thursday September 12, to see the 2,000 Dahlia sanctuary on 11 acres along the shore. This was the home of Dr. Thomas and Alys Enders who gifted the home and land in 1954. Rain date will be Friday September 13.
We will have a guided tour (beginning at 11 am) followed by box lunch of cranberry salad wrap, cape cod potato chips, pickle, chocolate chip cookie and water bottle to enjoy around the property at various tables and chairs or on a rock by the water. They have seating to accommodate 30 people around the gardens.
Indicate when submitting check if you have any dietary restrictions. They can accommodate most restrictions. Car pooling will be coordinated so please indicate when signing up if you are willing to drive others and if you do NOT require carpooling. Final count will be taken on September 3rd.
Please make your check out to WHGC for $20.00.* Check enclosed to WHGC $20.00* Willing to drive? Or I do not need a ride.* Any dietary restrictions?
* Send checks to Charlotte Massie @ 117 Buena Vista Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
Please bring your favorite tools for weeding and pruning. A co-chair will arrive at the garden by 8:30 a.m.
PARKING: Parking will be in the paved lot next to the Amos Bull House on South Prospect Street. We encourage you to carpool as space is limited.
We plan to work if the rain is light. If it is pouring, you will get a cancellation call by 8:00 a.m.
Please remember to bring your favorite gardening tools for weeding and pruning.
If it is raining on your scheduled day, the rain date will be the next day.
Virtual Environmental School, Course 3, Series 4: “The Living Earth – Air” – Via Zoom
September 19 – 20, 2024 & CHECK TIMES WHEN SCHEDULING WITH FGCCT
The Living Earth Environmental School is composed of a minimum of 40 hours of study. Specific units are divided into four courses of ten hours each and one field trip. The courses investigate AIR, LAND and WATER. The units are divided into Ecology and Environmental Science, Life on Earth, and Earth Stewardship.
For the NGC Curriculum click here.
Virtual Environmental School, Course 3, Series 4: “The Living Earth – Air” – Via Zoom
September 19 – 20, 2024
The Living Earth Environmental School is composed of a minimum of 40 hours of study. Specific units are divided into four courses of ten hours each and one field trip. The courses investigate AIR, LAND and WATER. The units are divided into Ecology and Environmental Science, Life on Earth, and Earth Stewardship.
The Living Earth Environmental School is composed of a minimum of 40 hours of study. Specific units are divided into four courses of ten hours each and one field trip. The courses investigate AIR, LAND and WATER. The units are divided into Ecology and Environmental Science, Life on Earth, and Earth Stewardship. This registration is for Course 3, Series 4, The Living Earth – Air and Related Issues – A Zoom virtual offering – will be held September 19-20, 2024. Participants must have a desktop, laptop, tablet or iPad with an integrated camera and microphone. Participation in a Zoom practice session is required in advance of the School. They will be held on September 9th 6:00-6:30 or September 13th 10:00-10:30 to check video and audio connections. Smartphones are not permitted, unless for “hotspot’ connectivity. There are no prerequisites. Courses may be taken in any order.
For the NGC Curriculum click here.
Virtual Environmental School, Course 3, Series 4: “The Living Earth – Air” – Via Zoom
September 19 – 20, 2024 & CHECK TIMES WHEN SCHEDULING WITH FGCCT
The Living Earth Environmental School is composed of a minimum of 40 hours of study. Specific units are divided into four courses of ten hours each and one field trip. The courses investigate AIR, LAND and WATER. The units are divided into Ecology and Environmental Science, Life on Earth, and Earth Stewardship.
For the NGC Curriculum click here.