Fwd: IMPORTANT UPDATE for Mother Earth Day Celebration

You Are Invited to

 

"Mother Earth Day" Celebration

On May 15^th (a week after Mother's Day), join WeGreen USA in celebrating
"Mother Earth Day" Gardeners Special Seminar & No-Meat Potluck – A fun and information packed event.

 

Sunday, May 15^th; 2 - 4 pm

Marilyn J. Praisner Library  –  Meeting Room (not Community Center)

14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866

Free for Maryland residents, but please bring a meatless dish to share with 6-8 people.

Since space is limited please Register at: http://www.wegreen-usa.org/event-registration.html

 

"GARDENERS SPECIAL" - MASTER GARDENER PRESENTATIONS

Two Maryland Master Gardeners' educating Maryland residents about safe, effective and sustainable
horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes and communities.

Homeowners and the Chesapeake Bay

GUEST SPEAKER: Catherine Callahan

Montgomery County Master Gardener

Container Gardening

GUEST SPEAKER: Liz Hofmeister

Montgomery County Master Gardener

NO-MEAT POTLUCK

Please bring a meatless dish to share with 6-8 people.
Choose from any category:

Appetizer, Salad, Main Course, Fruits / Dessert.

Bread & Beverages will be served.

FREE GIFT for the first thirty (30) attendees

WeGreen USA, a non-profit, community action group, is helping individuals and communities take action in reducing the carbon footprint, greenhouse gases and environmental pollution. Ours is the collective strength of individuals working together for making our communities more energy efficient and sustainable. 

 

 

DIRECTIONS FROM:

North (The Columbia area)

Drive south on Columbia Pike (Rt. 29). Turn right at Spencerville Rd. (Rt. 198) Take the next left at Old Columbia Pike. (Sandy Spring Bank is on the corner). Continue for 1/4 mile to the library on the right.

South (The Silver Spring area)

Drive north on Columbia Pike (Rt. 29) to Greencastle Rd. (first traffic light after Briggs Chaney Plaza). Turn Left on Greencastle Rd., continue to Old Columbia Pike. Turn right on Old Columbia Pike. Continue around the curve. The library is on the left and has a bright teal roof.

East (The Laurel area)

From Sandy Spring Rd. (Rt. 198) cross Columbia Pike (Rt. 29). Take the next left at Old Columbia Pike. (Sandy Spring Bank is on the corner). Continue 1/4 mile to the library on the right.

West (The Spencerville area)

From Spencerville Rd. (Rt. 198) drive to Old Columbia Pike and Turn right at the Sandy Spring Bank. Continue about 1/4 mile to the library on the right.

 

To REGISTER click this link: http://www.wegreen-usa.org/event-registration.html

Free Workshop: How Square Foot Gardening Can Help You Live Like a “Locavore”

Free Workshop: How Square Foot Gardening Can Help You Live Like a "Locavore"

 

One of our favorite speakers, Linna "the locavore" Ferguson, returns to College Park to discuss this timely topic, answering these questions and others:
·         What is a locavore anyhow­and do we really want to be one?
·         What difference does being a locavore have on our environment?
·         How can we "integrate local food into our lifestyles"?
·         Where can we find local food networks­and what are they anyway?
 
Linna will discuss the easiest way to get the most local food you can by growing your own with the world-famous method, Square Foot Gardening­ a small space, intensive-growth approach that works.
 
When: Saturday, May 7, 1 pm to 3 pm
 
Where: Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park, MD 20740
 
Metro: Just one block from the College Park Metro stop on the green line.
Driving: Park on the street, and be sure to get a parking pass when you arrive!
 
How: For more information and to register, please email janiso@erols.com or call and leave her a message at 240-888-6972.
 
For more on Linna, see http://www.foodscaper.com/ --
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Free Workshop: How Square Foot Gardening Can Help You Live Like a “Locavore”

Free Workshop: How Square Foot Gardening Can Help You Live Like a "Locavore"

 

One of our favorite speakers, Linna "the locavore" Ferguson, returns to College Park to discuss this timely topic, answering these questions and others:
·         What is a locavore anyhow­and do we really want to be one?
·         What difference does being a locavore have on our environment?
·         How can we "integrate local food into our lifestyles"?
·         Where can we find local food networks­and what are they anyway?
 
Linna will discuss the easiest way to get the most local food you can by growing your own with the world-famous method, Square Foot Gardening­ a small space, intensive-growth approach that works.
 
When: Saturday, May 7, 1 pm to 3 pm
 
Where: Old Parish House, 4711 Knox Road, College Park, MD 20740
 
Metro: Just one block from the College Park Metro stop on the green line.
Driving: Park on the street, and be sure to get a parking pass when you arrive!
 
How: For more information and to register, please email janiso@erols.com or call and leave her a message at 240-888-6972.
 
For more on Linna, see http://www.foodscaper.com/