WNF&GA
AMBLER-KEYSTONE
News
Coming soon!
2022/2023 Meeting Schedule
Location is Temple Ambler Campus Visitor Center unless otherwise stated
Email amblerfg@gmail.com to be added to the distribution list and receive information about upcoming meetings and events.
2023
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Mar 27, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, joint zoom meeting with Buck’s Co. chapter. Topic – teachings of Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass. Video presentation to be followed by group discussion.
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April 22, 10-13, Hatboro Environmental Day, Hatboro Community Ctr, 130 Spring Ave, Hatboro
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(Poster session, similar to Upper Dublin Environmental Day on March 8).
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Apr 29, 10 AM - 4:00 PM, Ambler EarthFest 2023. Our branch will have a table with educational/outreach information. Place: Ambler Borough Hall Parking & Cavalier Parking lots.
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Members: Volunteers needed to man the table/poster. Contact: Jean Brady
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May 13, 10 AM - 5:00 PM, Skippack Spring Fest 2023. Our chapter to sponsor a table for outreach/education and herbs/annuals to sell.
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May 20, 11 AM - 2 PM, Twinning Valley Park, Annual Native Plant & Herb Sale at Twining Valley Park, Upper Dublin.
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Members: Please collect native plant divisions, cutting, seedlings to donate to the sale (day of or earlier). Also, please help with setup at 10am & cleanup after sale.
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Volunteers needed! drivers for plant pickup at nursery; help during sale.
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Contact: Jean Brady, Tessie McNeely, or Cindy Nuss.
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Annual meeting (via zoom) May 22, 2023.
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Keep Sept 25 & Nov 27, 2023, 6:30-8:30pm AK- WNF&GA meeting placeholders.
Help Temple Recover From the 2021 Tornado
Kentucky Coffee Trees on Bright Hall at Temple University Ambler. Photo: Kathleen Salisbury, 2021.
Tornado Recovery Underway at Temple University Ambler
Sept. 1, 2021 an EF2 tornado, a remnant from Hurricane Ida, touched down in the Ambler Arboretum causing significant damage to structures, botanical collections and horticultural displays.
Temple University Ambler, originally the Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women, is the home of WNF&GA Ambler-Keystone.
Photos From the September 2022 Tea
Club Highlights
Our beloved club member, Jenny Carey, has published two books:
“The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Guide: How to Combine Shape, Color, and Texture to Create the Garden of Your Dreams” Order here!
"Glorious Shade: Dazzling Plants, Design Ideas, and Proven Techniques for Your Shady Garden" Order here!
