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2009-2010 NatureScape Classes

The FREE programs will continue 
at the Wilton Manors Library  500 NE 26th Street  Wilton Manors, FL 954-390-2195.  On the second Wednesday of each month October through April.  All classes begin at 7 PM ( Note* The first class of the season will take place at 6 PM to allow us to tour the park before dark - Please go directly to Richardson Park where free parking will be available for attendees.

If you have any requests for topics for next years classes, Please call M.E. at 954-563-2148 with your suggestions.

Oct. 14 - Bromelidsa at Richardson PreserveTake a walking tour of the Richardson Historic Property and learn about its many old trees and bromeliads with

Robert Haehle
-  landscape consultant and columnist for the "Sun-Sentinel" and co-author of "Native Florida Plants" and "A Garden Diary - A Guide to Gardening in South Florida".  at  Richardson Historic Park and Nature Preserve 1937 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 954-390-2195.  There is no charge.
Nov. 11 -
Veterans’ Day - No Class - the library is closed
Dec. 9 -   David McLeanStretching your Christmas Colors

David McLean will introduce some exciting new plants to add more color to your garden and show you how to extend the life of your holiday colors until April and May or beyond.
McLean  - is a former professor at Nova University where he served as curator for 
The Nova Southeastern Medicinal Garden.  McLean is owner of Trinity Churchside Gardens
Jan. 13 -   Container gardeningContainer gardening - for all of our condo residents

Television personality and arborist Rose Bechard Butman shares plants that will thrive in pots. You can have a minature butterfly garden, herb garden or succulents grace your yard and take up little room.


Feb. 10 -

African VioletsGardening indoors with African Violets

Gardener Janice Stencil shares her secrets to easy care and propagation of these all time favorites
bringing Julian Cain and Peggy Madison from the violet patch club, who will be bringing violets, soil and all the other things to show for growing. 
Mar. 10 - Robert BoydMaking a Difference in the Environment
    
     How does your yard rate?
     Are you a Polluter sending carbon gases into the atmosphere?
     Do you know what tools and
techniques to use?
   
Details Garden Design and Consulting is lead by owner and classically trained designer Robert E. Boyd who has just returned from the Chelsea Garden Show in London bringing new ideas with him.
Apr. 14 - Edible flowersEdible Flowers -  growing tips and sample tasting

Back by popular demand Hadny Fayyaz shares yummy samples will stimulate your desire  to plant and use these versatile flowers to add zest to your food and color to your table.

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE

9th Annual Water Matters Day
March 12, 2011
9:00 am  - 3:00 pm
Tree Tops Park, Davie

Note* NatureScape information and handouts are available in the Wilton Manors Library

Information and Tips from NWF for Creating and Maintaining a Certified Wildlife Habitat

These documents are in Adobe PDF format. For PDF help, click here.

 

Create a bird friendly habitat

Create a Bird Friendly Habitat

 

Attract butterflies

Attract Butterflies

 

Amphibian decline

Amphibian Decline

 

Nesting boxes

Nesting Boxes

 

Bird feeders

Bird Feeders

 

Neighborhood friendly wildlife gardening

Neighborhood-friendly Wildlife Gardening

 

Backyard ponds

Backyard Ponds

 

Lawn reduction

Lawn Reduction




M.E. DePalma is the co-author of A Garden Diary: A Guide to Gardening in South Florida, a National Wildlife Steward and a member of the NatureScape Board.
2117 N.E. 178th Terrace
Wilton Manors, Florida 33305
954-563-2148
Wilton Manors NatureScape Committee
email Info@WiltonManorsNatureScape.com