Gardeners Out East 2020 - 2021 Program Calendar
We generally meet the second Monday of the month, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, from September to May.
Covid 19 still rears its ugly head so this Program Calendar is still tentative and TBD
We won't be meeting at LWR Town Hall for some time to come as they limit participation.
See the link below to suggest a program!
We generally meet the second Monday of the month, 1:00 to 3:00 pm, from September to May.
Covid 19 still rears its ugly head so this Program Calendar is still tentative and TBD
We won't be meeting at LWR Town Hall for some time to come as they limit participation.
See the link below to suggest a program!
September 14, 2020: "Insect Pests and Beneficial Insects in the Garden"
October 12, 2020: "Guided Walk/Tour Rye Preserve"
November 9, 2020: "Gopher Tortoises and the Habitat Restoration Project at Rye Preserve" *
December 14, 2020: "The role that our retention ponds and wetlands play in stormwater control and water quality."
January 11, 2021: "Orchid Care"
February 8, 2021: "A Change from the Usual for these Unusual Times"
March 8, 2021: "“Palms for Landscape and Indoor Use" (Note: this is a tentative title.)
April 12, 2021: "Coral Reefs Under Stress and Efforts to Restore Them"
May 10, 2021: "Ringling Museum Rose Garden Tour and Box Lunch"
- 1:00 to 3:00 pm via Zoom
- presented by Mack Lessig, UF/IFAS Extension.
- Learn about basic entomology, signs and diagnostic features of pest insects, how to identify beneficial insects, and some management strategies for garden pests.
- Join Zoom meeting:
https://ufl.zoom.us/j/97358178682?pwd=WEphbWNhaktrcEZ1SVV1RnppemtOZz09
Meeting ID: 973 5817 8682
Passcode: 522329
October 12, 2020: "Guided Walk/Tour Rye Preserve"
- 9:00 to 11:00 am
- 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219 -- (941) 776-0900
- Guided by Norma Kisida
- Start on the Green trail that goes to the cemetery then the orange loop through some scrub area
- About a half mile in length
- Meet at the covered pavilion on the left when you get to the park.
November 9, 2020: "Gopher Tortoises and the Habitat Restoration Project at Rye Preserve" *
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Zoom meeting
- Speaker: Coral Bass and Ray Vinson from Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources
- * See some fun facts on tortoises under our "Education" drop-down menu
December 14, 2020: "The role that our retention ponds and wetlands play in stormwater control and water quality."
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm - Zoom meeting
- Speaker: George Colbath, owner of Pond Professionals
January 11, 2021: "Orchid Care"
- Time: Meet at Palmer Orchids at 1:00 PM
- Palmer Orchids will do a presentation at their facility: 22700 Taylor Dr, Bradenton, FL 34211 DIRECTIONS: Take I-75N to the SR70 exit. Head east on SR70 for 10 miles, then turn left on CR675. Continue north on CR675 for 4 miles, then turn left on Taylor Dr.
- Please being your own chairs - wear a mask and social distance while there.
- A $10 CASH fee will be charged which may be used toward a purchase on our meeting date.
- Email attendance confirmation to: ceceeckert@gmail.com
- GUESTS are welcome!
- Wine Basket raffle: $5 @ or 3 for $10. Call Sandra Lewis to purchase raffle tickets: 617-610-4988
February 8, 2021: "A Change from the Usual for these Unusual Times"
- 1:00 to 3:00 pm: South West Florida Therapy Animals - We will have some calming interactions with their therapy animals!
- 5115 Lorraine Road, Bradenton (Just north of SR 70 on the right)
- Guests are welcome!
- http://www.floridatherapyanimals.com/home.html to learn more about this organization - “Our mission is to provide emotional support to those in need by sharing the remarkable interaction between animals and humans.”
- Masks are required and we ask that you social distance.
March 8, 2021: "“Palms for Landscape and Indoor Use" (Note: this is a tentative title.)
- 1:00 to 3:00 pm
- Speaker: Master Gardener Amy Stripe
April 12, 2021: "Coral Reefs Under Stress and Efforts to Restore Them"
- 1:00 to 3:00 pm
- TBD if it is at Mote Marine or via Zoom
May 10, 2021: "Ringling Museum Rose Garden Tour and Box Lunch"
- Time, Menu & Price TBD as we get closer to the date.
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