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Spring ephemerals and late-season native plants help support the pollinators in the shoulder seasons when their food is scarcer. Plant these native species generously and allow them to colonize.
2022-2023 Public Program and Event List
The following programs are currently scheduled for the 2022/2023 season. please check back for updates.
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SEPTEMBER
Welcome Back! Members' Harvest Potluck Description: A fall tradition resumes. The business meeting features a look at the year ahead. When: Monday, September 12, 2022; 6:30 PM OUTREACH: Victory Garden at Clock Barn Farm Description: A special invitation for club members and community to share harvest traditions and preserves with an outstanding local garden. FREE. Garden club invited Friday, Carlisle residents Saturday. When: Friday, September 16, and Saturday, September 17, 2022; 10AM-4PM OCTOBER FUNDRAISER: Pumpkin Patch 2022 Description: The Club joins the First Religious Society (FRS) for a celebration of the harvest season. When: Saturday, October 1, 2022; 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Where: 27 School Street Demo/Speaker, Art in Bloom Roadshow Description: MFA's storied floral arrangement program comes to us! See home page for report. When: Tuesday, October 11, 2022; 7:00 PM NOVEMBER Member Round Table Description: Summer garden photos and short presentations. When: Tuesday November 8, 2022; 7:00 PM OUTREACH: Baubles and Bows Workshop Description: Assemble bows and picks to prepare for our annual COA wreath-making workshop. A fun night of socializing and learning how to make bows and baubles. When: Thursday, November 17; 7–9:00 PM Where: Sleeper Room, Carlisle Village Court, 145 Church Street DECEMBER OUTREACH: Holiday Wreath-Making Joint program with Council on Aging (COA) Description: The Garden Club will prep wreath bows and create wreaths or swags for public buildings. When: Tuesday, December 6: Setup: 9 AM; Wreathmaking: 10:30-11:30; Cleanup: 11:30-Noon Where: St. Irene's Church Basement, 181 East Street Holiday Party for Members and Guests Description: Gala holiday potluck dinner for Club members and their spouses/partners. When: Sunday, December 4, 2022; 5:00 PM JANUARY Book Club Read Description: Club members will discuss "The Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter Wohlleben -- one of the first books to explore what is now known as the "wood-wide web." When: Monday, January 9, 2023; 7:00 PM on Zoom |
FEBRUARY
Thinking Globally, Acting in Your Own Backyard Speaker: Rebecca Warner Joint program with Gleason Public Library; sign up here. Description: Meet the Author When: Monday, February 6, 2023, 7:00 PM Where: Hollis Room, Zoom backup MARCH Getting Ready for Spring Speaker: Suzanne Mahler Description: A popular garden speaker describes spring pruning, transplanting trees and shrubs, dividing perennials, and cohesive garden design. When: Monday, March 13, 2023; 7:00 PM APRIL Spring Ephemerals Speaker: Joan Butler Description: Early-blooming native woodland wildflowers such as bloodroot, Jeffersonia, hepatica or primula are the stars of the early spring garden, but may be unfamiliar to many gardeners. Learn about their habitats, ideal growing conditions and unique adaptations. When: Monday, April 3, 2023, 7:00 PM OUTREACH: Seed Swap & Share Will join annual community-wide sustainability festival with educational/environmental topics, in collaboration with the Environmental Action Committee of FRS and other town organizations. Description: Part of Carlisle's Route to Sustainability - an Earth Day Celebration When: Saturday, April 22, 2023, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Where: Carlisle Center; more details to follow MAY Rethinking Uses for Annuals Speaker: Sally Muspratt Description: Meet the Landscaper When: Monday, May 1, 2023, 10:00 AM JUNE Scholarship Award, Member Social and Annual Meeting Description: Member social with optional appetizer/ dessert potluck fetures Debbie Wright annual scholarship award. Final business meeting with preview of the coming year. When: Tuesday, June 6, 2023; 7:00 PM FUNDRAISER/OUTREACH: 2023 Country Gardens Tour and Plant Sale Description: The tour that defines what country gardens can be! Plan to stop by the plant sale on the Common to check out some native plants for your landscape or garden. When: Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10, 2023; 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Where: Carlisle Common OUTREACH: Garden Club at Old Home Day 2023 Stop by our table at the Country Fair to talk gardening - and whatever comes to mind! When: Saturday June 24th, 2023 Where: Carlisle Center (Church Street) |