Spring Adult Nature Programs 2018 Kathleen Clay Library, 1420 Price Park Rd.

Fri., April 27^th, 12 – 1 pm – Mary Oliver’s PoetryJoin us for a discussion about the Pulitzer Prize winning American poet, Mary Oliver. Check out a copy of Mary Oliver’s book: Devotions at the branch prior to the program and share your favorite poems. New members are welcome. This program is sponsored by the Green Reads Book Club and the Piedmont Land Conservancy.

Wed., May 2^nd, 7 – 8:30 pm – Vegetative Plant PropagationMatt Gocke, Greenhouse and Nursery Manager of the NC Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill will speak about propagation projects. This program is sponsored by the Triad Chapter of the Native Plant Society.

Wed., May 9^th – 7 – 8 pm - Jordan Lake Discussion

Researchers from UNC and NC State will discuss nutrient management strategies for Jordan Lake.  This collaboration seeks to understand the sources of nutrients, effect of water quality, and how to improve this and other state lakes. For more information, e-mail melanie.buckingham@greensboro-nc.gov .

 

Thurs., May 10^th, 7 – 8:30 pm - Urban Wildlife 
Arielle Parsons from the NC Museum of Natural Sciences will be speaking about the eMammal project. This program is sponsored by the T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society.

Friday, May 18 from 12 - 1 pm – Discussing Wendell BerryGreen Reads Book Club invites adults for a discussion of the author, Wendell Berry, a naturalist, a farmer and an environmental activist. Berry is a prolific writer of novels, short stories, poems and essays. Pick up a copy of a Wendell Berry selection at the branch prior to the program.