Thursday, March 25, 2010

12:00 noon, 4^th Thursday

Fellowship Hall, EL Congregational Church at the rotary

 

ALIENS AMONG US

Invasive Species & Why They Matter

 

Presented by

George C. Kingston

Chairman, EL Conservation Commission

Clerk, EL Planning Board

ELGC Member

 

We all have plants in our gardens that come from all over the world.  Most are well-behaved, but a few are outlaws.  In Massachusetts it is now illegal to propagate and sell the outlaws.  Come & learn about these alien intruders.

 

Host:  Nancy Heath & Bev Gray

Hospitality:  Judy Severin & committee

Guest fee:  $2.00

 

 

 

 

Thursday, April 29, 2010

12:00 noon, 5^th Thursday

Fellowship Hall, EL Congregational Church at the rotary

 

TIFFANY FLORAL SPLENDOR

Presented by

Christopher K. Lyons

A Naturalist & Stained Glass Artist

From Westfield, Massachusetts

 

Chris uses the natural world as a guide.  You will be mesmerized by the beauty, color, and majesty of his floral splendor.

 

Host:  Nancy Heath, Bev Gray

Hospitality:  Judy Severin & committee

Guest fee:  $2.00

 

 

Get ready for Arbor Day packaging, Arbor Day, and our Plant & Bake Sale.  See Program Yearbook for details

 

 

 

 

 

ARBOR DAY

 

Date: ________________2010

 

Time: _________________ Mapleshade School

 

Time: _______________ Mountain View School

 

 

 

 

  

 

Saturday, May 8, 2010

ANNUAL PLANT & BAKE SALE

Heritage Park, East Longmeadow

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

 

If you need help, call:

Regina Retynsky, 525-6559

Diana Carpenter, 525-2219

Wanda Fafard, 525-2210

Pat Fricchione, 525-4066

 

 

Thursday, May 27, 2010

12:00 noon, 4^th Thursday

Fellowship Hall, EL Congregational Church at the rotary

ANNUAL MEETING

&

POTLUCK LUNCHEON

&

Springtime Bonnet Contest

Categories:  Elegant & Classic, It’s Springtime, Most Creative,

Best Overall, Judges’ Choice

Prizes will be award for unique interpretations

 

Bring POTLUCK by last name:

P-Z      Main Dishes

G-O     Appetizers & Salads

A-F      Desserts

 

Host:  Bev Gray, Nancy Heath

Hospitality:  Judy Severin & committee

Guest fee:  $2.00

SIGN UP for June 3^rd Field Trip

 

 

 

FIELD TRIP

Thursday, June 3, 2010

TO:  Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, Monson, Massachusetts

(ON if sprinkling or misting!)

 

9:00 a.m. CAR POOL:  Meet at the rear of St. Michael’s parking lot.  We will leave promptly at 9:10 a.m.  (Please contribute for gas.)

10:00 a.m.

Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Garden Tour conducted by Leslie Duthie, Propagation Director.  There will be an indoor video set up for those not able to walk on the tour.  Come & relax!

 

BRING “Brown Bag” lunch for a picnic after the tour.

 

(Rain date is Friday, June 4 – only if it is pouring on day originally scheduled.)

 

 

August 3, 2010

The ELGC will participate in

ANNUAL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

EAST LONGMEADOW

 

Time: ___________________________________________

 

Location: East Longmeadow High School Athletic Field 180 Maple Street

 

Sponsored by the EL Police Department