Upcoming Environmental Programs at the Kathleen Clay Library - October - November

Monday Oct 22 - Great Plants and Great Ideas for Winter Interest - Discover which plants have special characteristics and colors that add winter interest to your landscape?  Master Gardeners will discuss choosing and growing some wonderful plants that can make your winter garden more captivating and unique. 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Fri, Oct 26, 9:30 am - 4 pm - Flying Wild - Educators, parents, and youth leaders learn hands-on activities to teach youth about birds, birding and the importance of wildlife.  Participants can earn EE Certification Credit and CEUs and receive the Flying WILD educator guide along with materials specifically about North Carolina wildlife. To register, e-mail melanie.buckingham@greensboro-nc.gov .

Sun, Oct 28 - Beginning Birder Workshop: Introduction to Birds and Birding - This introduction to birds and birding, begins with a 45-minute class, followed by bird identification practice around the library. Supervised older children are welcome. This is a joint activity with the T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society and the Piedmont Bird Club. 2:30 - 4:30 pm

Monday, Nov 5 - Composting and Vermicomposting - Composting is a great way to recycle, and produce an organic amendment that improves the texture and fertility of your soil.  Learn what should and shouldn’t be composted.  Master Gardeners will go over the easy steps for having a successful “worm bin” at home. 6:30 – 7:30 pm. To register, call 336-641-2400.

Wednesday, Nov 7 – Plant Families - Learn about some of the many plant families of the southeastern US from Olivia Lenahan of NCSU. This program is sponsored by the Native Plant Society. 7 – 8:30 pm.

Thursday, Nov 8 – Wild Turkeys of North Carolina - Christopher D. Kreh, Upland Game Bird Biologist for the NC Wildlife Resources Commission will speak about wild turkeys in North Carolina including grouse, quail and turkeys. This program is sponsored by the T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society. 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

Sun, Nov 11 - Thomas Berry Award Celebration - The Thomas Berry Award recognizes an individual(s) or organization that has implemented sustainable and outstanding environmental programs or has engaged in re-imagining the human-earth relationship through scholarship, writing, poetry, or the arts.  Meet this year’s award recipient and see a new art piece installed to recognize award winners. 3 - 5 pm

Thursday, Nov 15 – NC Neighborhood Nestwatch Study –Citizen Scientists participate by supplying data from re-sightings of color banded birds, which reflect how long birds live within their yard and nearby surroundings.  Elizabeth Farley-Dawson, the Raleigh Coordinator, Field Technician & Educator for NC Neighborhood Nestwatch at Smithsonian Institution, will talk about the data, analysis, and some of the recent outcomes of this study. 7 – 8:30 pm

Friday, Nov 16 - Thomas Berry Discussion - Elaine Stover will help lead a discussion of Thomas Berry’s book, The Great Work: Our Way Into the Future.  According to Berry, “A truly human intimacy with the earth and with the entire natural world is needed.” Pick up a copy at the branch prior to the program. Noon – 1 pm.

Wed, Nov 28 - Journey of the Universe. Film and Discussion - Join us for the Emmy-award winning film by Brian Thomas Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker which weaves a story about the role of humans and the nature of the universe combining astronomy, geology, biology, ecology, and biodiversity.  The film is inspired by The Universe Story written by Thomas Berry and Brian Thomas Swimme. 7 - 8:30 pm

Wednesday, Dec 5 – Seeds - Join us to share seeds, photos from the past years observations and edible goodies (store bought) during our winter celebration. This program is sponsored by the Native Plant Society. 7 – 8:30 pm

Friday, Dec 14 – E.O. Wilson Discussion - Join us for a discussion of the books written by E.O. Wilson, and American biologist, researcher, naturalist, and Pulitzer Prize winner.  Wilson has been called the “father of biodiversity.”  Pick up a copy of the book prior to the program. Noon – 1 pm.

"Learning From The 1960’S Civil Right Movement," Dr. Elmira Nazombe, 10/3/2018, 6:30pm (104 Bryan)

Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program - Sept. 11 6:30pm-8pm

Join the North Carolina Wildlife Federation to learn how you can create a fun and dynamic haven for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife!  Use native plants, supplemental feeders and water sources to provide the essential elements of a thriving wildlife habitat.  After attending the session, participants will be able to create a sanctuary in their own backyards or any other property. Attendees will receive a certification application to join the National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat network, and may be eligible to receive a Certified Wildlife Habitat sign!

About the Presenter: Carol Buie-Jackson, owner of Wildology and Bird House on the Greenway, serves on the Board of the National Wildlife Federation and was the first female board chair of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. She is the co-founder of Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK), the Mathews chapter of the NC Wildlife Federation, and is also a Master Naturalist, Master Composter, and a National Wildlife Federation Habitat Steward. Carol is a Corporate America dropout and one of the lucky people whose passion is her profession, as well as what she does as a tourist and a volunteer.

When:              Tuesday, September 11^th

6:30pm-8:00pm

Where:             Kathleen Clay Edwards Library

                        1420 Price Park Dr. 

Greensboro, NC 27401 

RSVP:             Cost: Free! To register email  (not required, but appreciated) Tara Moore at tara@ncwf.org

Reinventing Power: America's Sustainable Energy Boom - Wednesday, June 27th at 7pm - Scuppernong Bookstore

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.

"Partnering with Nature and the Environment" - June 16th 3-5pm at the Greensboro History Museum

Greensboro Beautiful is celebrating 50 years as a public-private partnership with the City of Greensboro.  On Saturday, June 16, 2018, from 3 to 5pm, in the Greensboro History Museum, we will host guest speakers Helen Lowman and Doug Tallamy to discuss "Partnering with Nature and the Environment."

Please note that space is limited at the Greensboro History Museum Auditorium.  Please sign up in advance via https://form.jotform.com/80586311742961 

 

Daniel F. E. Smith, Vice Chair

Greensboro Beautiful, Inc.1001 Fourth Street; Greensboro, NC  27405

www.GreensboroBeautiful.org

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Earth Day at Deep Roots Market - April 22nd, 12pm-3pm

Earth Day at Deep Roots Market

April 22, 12-3pm

600 N. Eugene St, Greensboro NC 27401

Open to all!

Special sales, samplings from local vendors, raffles, informative speakers, games & more!

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