THE PLEASANTVILLE GARDEN CLUB
Our first meeting this year will be on
Thursday, September 26, 2024.
September 26 - What Bees Can Teach Us
Speaker: Dennis (DJ) Haverkamp
Sustainability is a term we hear often in our modern world. But what does it really mean to live “sustainably”? As gardeners, we care about the environment and the future of the planet. “As a local honey keeper, I believe there are many things we can learn from the honey bee about how to live in harmony with nature.”
Last year, Haverkamp's presentation, "Who, What, Where, and How of Bees" was informative and entertaining.
Here is the link to his previous presentation: https://www.pctv76.org/video/3301/
Those who missed it can see it now, and those who were there can review it.
November 11 - Easiest Houseplants Ever with Style
Speaker: Tovah Martin
Horticulturist and author of “The Unexpected House Plant”
Looking for the perfect green match for your home? This lecture is full of easily hosted ideas. No matter what your home environment offers, we’ve got you covered with recommendations for plants that will become copacetic roommates. If your home is Sahara dry or comfortably spa-like – this lecture will leave you filled with hope, and an adoption list.
January 9 - Drawing Inspiration from Nature:
Botanical Art in Watercolor & Chinese Ink
Speaker: Susan Lanzano
Susan has exhibited her art most recently at Stonecrop Gardens and the Hammond Museum. Her work has also been featured at the Gallery at Rockefeller State Park Preserve and numerous local libraries. “I love to use watercolors to capture the movement and spirit of botanical life… and it is my goal to bring others to that same intimate relationship with nature.”
February 6 - Invasive Species & Harmful Pests in
Westchester County: How to
Manage Them
Speakers: Ben Kleist and Susan Leighton
Ben Kleist is the preserve manager for Westchester Land Trust (WLT) and is responsible for monitoring and protecting WLT’s preserves. Susan Leighton is program director. WLT works together with public and private partners to preserve land in perpetuity, and to protect and enhance the natural resources in our communities for generations to come.
March 6 - To Be Announced
April 3 - Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants in
Your Backyard
Speaker: Heather Flournoy
Heather Flournoy is chief forager of Wild Nearby, an Environmental Conservation Organization. She has over 25 years of foraging under her belt. In 2019 she launched Wild Nearby to share her knowledge and love of wild food and medicine. “No matter where we are, there is wilderness nearby. Get to know the wild.”
MONTHLY PROGRAMS
The first Thursday of each month
at the Presbyterian Church
400 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY
Refreshments are served
Programs follow our 9:15 Business Meeting.
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