Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut present Environmental School Course 1:
“The Living Earth” on September 22 & 23, 2022, via Zoom.
Join us and learn from experts in the field of Environmental Science. In this overview of earth science, we will learn about the four major components of Earth’s life support system: air, soil, water and living things. Environmental School courses are recognized for their superb presenters. This year the course will feature the following:
Oswald Schmitz, PhD.,Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
Susan Quincy, CT DEEP Environmental Educator
Greg Bugbee, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Robert LaFrance, Audubon Connecticut
Carrie Szwed, Education Director, White Memorial Conservation Center
Margery Winters, Environmental Scientist
Paul Tanner, Hydrogeologist, Environmental Professional
Tessa Getchis, Sea Grant
During this 2-day course, these academics, environmentalists and industry leaders will guide you through a wide range of topics. There are 8 one-hour modules, plus a 2-hour virtual field trip, covering environmental science, the value of Biodiversity, Earth stewardship, Sustainability and the impact of humans on the planet.
Learn how to make personal changes to benefit the Earth and how to work effectively with organizations and institutions to create beneficial policies. Make connections! Share ideas with fellow garden club members from Connecticut and around the United States during this lively 2-day offering.
Environmental School courses are designed to teach participants environmental literacy and an appreciation of the natural world. The courses are open to garden club members and the general public. Garden club members may, upon completion of all four courses offered by Environmental Schools, join the Environmental Consultants Council. Courses may be taken in any order.
Please register online at www.ctgardenclubs.org. For additional information, please contact Millie Legenhausen or Virginia Casanova, CT Environmental School Co-Chairs, at ESChair@ctgardenclubs.org.
From the office of The Federated Garden Clubs of CT
Barbara Romblad, Office Administrator
P.O. Box 854
Branford, CT 06405
203 488-5528
Meeting will be via Zoom if we cannot meet in person.
“Current Trends in Floral Design”
Speaker: Sandra Lamo
Owner, A Special Place Floral Design Studio, West Hartford, CT
Local floral designer Sandra will present the latest in floral design using her creative talents.
OPEN MEETING, Guest donation $10.00
Program: Beth Ann L. Sennett
Flower arrangement: Nancy Lemega-Watt
Tea sandwiches, cookies and beverages will be served.
Civic Projects Planting Party at Spice Bush Swamp Park on Mountain Road, weather permitting.
The West Hartford Garden Club’s Civic Projects Community announces a fall planting party at Spice Bush Swamp Park on Mountain Road in West Hartford on October 17 from 1 pm -3 pm. An invasive plant removal party will follow planting of recently purchased native perennial flowers and donated plants and shrubs. All are welcome. Bring trowels and spades, snipperswork gloves, gardening gloves, and waterproof shoes. Even if the weather is warm, suggested attire is long pants and shirts, a hat. Insect repellent and sunscreen pretreatments are recommended because gnats, mosquitoes, and ticks aren’t always picky about the weather. Heavy rain will cancel. Questions can be directed to Beth Ann Loveland Sennett or Anne Massucco.
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Join us Thursday! “Stone in the Garden“ Andrew Pighills 7:30 pm on Zoom – or join us in person at the Emanuel Synagogue (160 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford) at 7 pm FREE for members, $10 non member donation Mr. Pighills’ presentation explores the myriad ways in which structure is created in the landscape using natural stone. He elaborates on where to place stone in the garden, including stone walls to define garden areas, or paths, walkways and patios, as well as which materials are most suitable to creating contrast or harmony. Born in Yorkshire, England, Andrew Pighills is an accomplished gardener, horticulturist and builder of dry stone walls. He received his formal horticulture training with The Royal Horticultural Society and has spent 30 years creating gardens and building dry stone walls in his native England in and around the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. In 2001, Andrew moved to the United States where he and his wife, Michelle Becker, an accomplished artist, designer and gardener, have combined their complementary skills to form English Gardens and Landscaping, in Killingworth, CT. They distinguish themselves in designing and installing residential landscapes that draw inspiration from the enchanting settings and exuberant lushness of the traditional English “cottage” gardens that they know and love so well. Andrew’s stone work has been featured in a programming series on traditional English construction methods on BBC television. More recently, Andrew’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Martha Stewart Radio, The New Haven Register, Yankee Magazine and numerous other publications. Andrew is a member of the prestigious Dry Stone Walling Association.
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