The Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College

Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus palustris) New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae) Green Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) Tiger Swallowtail butterfly in Demonstration Garden meadow

JULY, 2009

Sunday, July 19
Garden Conservancy Open Day Tours

Tour des Trees Cyclists Dedicate a Tree to The NPC

1 p.m. Presentation ~ Trail of Trees
Inspirational and enjoyable for all ages! Tim Womick, often referred to as the modern day "Johnny Appleseed," will discuss the value and role of trees, the functions of various tree parts, and
proper tree planting and care.
Press Release

FALL

Sunday, October 4
At Play with Plants
A day of discovery for the child in all of us.
Speakers and Activities TBA

2009 Winter Newsletter
Events, lectures and conference details and registration form

Learn More About The NPC

Rain Garden Installed

Facts about rain gardens
Click here to read more about rain gardens
Click here for an illustration of a rain garden & suggested plants

COMMUNITY EVENTS AROUND TOWN

The rain garden demonstration project was constructed in collaboration with the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District and Department of Planning and The Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College. The new rain garden was funded through a grant from the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation Hudson River Estuary Program.

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Why the interest in native plants these days? As all gardeners know, matching the right plant to the right site can be difficult. Plants native to this continent or more specifically the northeast have developed survival strategies over millions of years. You might as well take advantage of this!

Native plants . . .
1. are usually more suited to our hot humid summers
2. usually require less watering once established
3. often require less maintenance
4. often are less interesting to deer
5. help restore natural food and nectar sources for butterflies, hummingbirds
6. can be as environmentally important as recycling
7. help you avoid the worry about unwittingly using invasive plants

July 19
Garden Conservacy Open Day Tours
12 noon to 4 p.m. ~Rain or Shine

Free guided tours of The NPC gardens at Westchester Community College

Are you wild about wildflowers? Ready to see glorious meadows in bloom? Come to The Native Plant Center’s demonstration gardens.

Tour des Trees Passing Through to Dedicate a Tree! ~ Cyclists and arborists from around the world riding over 500 miles to raise money and awareness for the TREE Fund.

Presentation ~ 1 p.m.
Trail of Trees
Inspirational and enjoyable for all ages! Tim Womick, often referred to as the modern day "Johnny Appleseed," will discuss the value and role of trees, the functions of various tree parts, and proper tree planting and care.

Press Release

Join as a Member to support future programming Membership Info

Did you miss the March 7 lecture with Evelyn D. Fetridge?
Learn about Wild Bee Diversity in Westchester Residential Gardens

Join as a Member to support future programming.

Membership Info

2009 NPC Years in Review

CONTACT THE NPC:
- to keep your e-mail address current
- get on mailing list for event announcements

Links Page
Ask the Expert - Mr. Smarty Plants' web address on link above

Gift Memberships - give a gift that grows with time.

Perfect for any occasion!

Have you seen our Lady Bird Johnson Demonstration Garden in bloom? Visitors toured the garden on Open Day.

Have you seen the wildflower meadows on the Taconic Parkway this summer? We encourage you to send your comments to the New York State DOT.

Our Mission: Educating people about the environmental necessity, economic value and natural beauty of native plants in the Northeast.

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