Programs

2024 Calendar of Events

 

We invite you to join us at one of our special events or our member meetings held every fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm in the Sand Lake Town Hall.

 

January 23, 2025 -

 

Feb. 27, 2025 - An informative program on " Butterflies " as presented by Teresa Murphy [ Master Gardener ] Learn about " host plants " to attract butterflies and why these insects are so important in nature's life cycle as pollinators and as a food source. Teresa has specifically raised black swallowtail butterflies in her garden - a common to our area but much admired butterfly for its beauty. Meetings are held at the Sand Lake Municipal Building [ courthouse level ] at 6:00 PM. Programs are free and open to all - hope to see you on the 27th !

 

March 27th, 2025 -  Speaker Has Cancelled Do To Illness. Alicia Wasula [ author, meteorologist, president of STM Weather ]  on the changing climate. She will explain meteorology in a way that is interesting and applicable to not just gardeners but to anyone who loves the outdoors. She is the author of a new educational book called " A Weather Primer for Gardeners " [ copies will be available for sale at the meeting ] 

 

April 24th., 2025 - The topic for this evening will be on using " Native Plants to Create Ecological Home  Landscapes ". Our speaker is Kate Brittenham - author and owner/founder of Front Stoop Gardens [ Troy, NY ] It is a landscape and design company specializing in native plants. The meetings are free and open to all.

 

 

May 10, 2025 -  8:00 am – 1:00 pm        GARDEN FAIRE

Salem United Methodist Church

Shaver Road, West Sand Lake

 

September Program