Programs are held at the Millhopper Library, 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville.

6:30 social time, 7:00 program

Climate-Wise Landscape, Practical Actions for a Sustainable Future

Thursday, November 8th.

Ginny Stibolt, a life-long gardener with a Master of Science degree in botany, will speak on topics from the book, Climate-Wise Landscaping: Practical Actions for a Sustainable Future by Sue Reed and herself.

The authors have taken an optimistic approach, with hundreds of actions that people can take to accomplish at least one of 3 objectives:
1) to help the landscape survive climate change,
2) to help wildlife survive climate change, and
3) to help mitigate climate change.

Ginny has written 4 books on Florida gardening, as well as hundreds of gardening and nature articles for various publications.

 

Birding Alaska

Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Alaska is a destination of unparalleled scenery and exciting birds and wildlife.

Anne Casella will give a presentation based on her 12-day birding trip to Nome, Denali and Seward in June 2018.

 

Planting for Life: How to Make your Yard your Bird Feeder

Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

By starting with planting the wrong plants in the wrong place, Ann Wiley learned well what it takes to create a safe living space for songbirds. Learn beautiful and effective landscaping principals that contribute to the survival of our feathered friends.