Pollinators are a very important topic at the moment in the world of horticulture. Gardeners and consumers alike are most interested in helping them (particularly the decline in the bee population) and planting shrubs/trees/flowers to attract them to the landscape.
This PowerPoint presentation begins with a short overview about pollination and why it is important, then goes on to target ways in which we can help the pollinators and how this can be accomplished. It notes what is best to do and what practices to avoid. Geri Jones, owner of Churchill Gardens, will welcome a question and answer period at the end. The presentation includes handouts to use as handy reference guide listing various trees/shrubs/flowers that are most beneficial.
This program will be presented by Geri Jones, who established Churchill Gardens Inc, in 1998. Geri has over 20 years experience in the horticultural industry and established Churchill Gardens in 1998. She is currently a weekly content writer for the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association, a member of the American Rose Society, a member of the Massachusetts Nursery and Landscape Association as well as a member of the National Association of Landscape Contractors. Geri’s work has been published in both Garden Gate magazine and New England Home. She has also had her work televised on NECN.
This class will be a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on time with library laptops and will cover electronic and print resources available at local libraries. This is designed for beginners with no or little experience. If you have started any genealogy charts, please bring those with you or the information to begin working on a chart.
Julie Bartlett Nelson is the Archivist at the Forbes Library in Northampton. Registration is required. Seats are limited.
Computer classes offered in collaboration with the Easthampton Council on Aging and Enrichment Center. Topic changes monthly. Held at the Eastampton Council on Aging. Seats are limited! Call 527-1031 or email slevine@ewmlibrary.org to register!
This class will be a combination of lecture, demonstration and hands-on time with library laptops and will cover electronic and print resources available at local libraries. This is designed for beginners with no or little experience. If you have started any genealogy charts, please bring those with you or the information to begin working on a chart.
Julie Bartlett Nelson is the Archivist at the Forbes Library in Northampton. Registration is required. Seats are limited.
Sean Gaskell will give a performance and educational demonstration on the kora, an ancient 21-stringed harp from West Africa. He will feature traditional songs that are the heart and soul of the kora’s musical repertoire in addition to some of his own personal compositions. All ages are welcome!
The Kora is native to the Mande peoples who live within the countries of Gambia, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Guinea Bissau. The music is traditionally played by oral and musical historians known as Griots (Gree-ohs). The Kora is a melodic and seemingly peaceful instrument, which is somewhat contrary to its musical repertoire. Many songs tell ancient stories of war and hardship, while others praise people of high political status and those who helped expand the Mande Empire. While the Kora is only 300 years old, some commonly played songs can be traced back 800 years to the Mande empires’ founding. Gaskell has studied extensively under the instruction of Malamini Jobarteh and Moriba Kuyateh of Brikama, The Gambia, and Kane Mathis of Brooklyn, NY. Gaskell has been featured at numerous festivals in the US, Gambia, and Senegal.
For a preview, check out this video of Sean performing.
This is a drop-in slide show, presented by local author and illustrator Blanche Cybele Derby. Blanche will talk about how some common, early spring weeds can be used as food. You’ll discover how to identify and use often overlooked plants for delicious additions to your meal.
Blanche Cybele Derby is author and illustrator of My Favorite Plants, My Wild Friends (out of print) and More My Wild Friends, and creator of the film trilogy Edible Plants: Wild and Tame (Spring, Summer, and Fall). She has led numerous walks, lectured extensively and regularly includes wild plants in her meal.
Check out her website to learn more!