2011 Events Schedule
Saturday,
February 19, 2011 — 10 am
Winter Meeting, Horticultural Center, Fairmont Park,
Philadelphia.
Gregg Tepper of Mt. Cuba Center presents a
fascinating and informative lecture on the sensory appeal of Native
Plants. (see page 1)
Directions to the Horticultural
Center, Fairmount Park:
From the Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia: exit at
Montgomery Drive (driving south) it is the first exit after Roosevelt Blvd [Route 1],
turn right at the bottom of the ramp; (driving north) it is the first exit after Girard Avenue, turn left at the bottom of the
ramp. Go west about 1/3 mile and turn left where a sign points to the
Horticultural Center. Go a block and turn left through the gates. The Center is
on the right and the entrance can be reached by the circular drive. Parking is on the street or in the parking
lot directly across from the Center.
March 6-13 The Philadelphia Flower Show
Saturday, April
23 — Shenks Ferry and Indian Steps Museum
Coordinator: Karen Mohn 610-562-1790
Shenks Ferry — a map and brochure are available at
the link below.
http://www.pplweb.com/holtwood/things%2Bto%2Bdo/shenks%2Bferry%2Bwildflower%2Bpreserve.htm
Indian Steps Museum and Historic Nature Trail
www.indiansteps.org
Saturday, May 7
PLACE: Mt Cuba, Greenville, DE
TIME: 10 am to 12 noon
ADMISSION: $5 per person, limit 20 people,
CONTACT: See page 4 for reservations
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS - April 23rd
We return to
the 630 acre Mt Cuba estate which is dedicated to the preservation and
propagation of the most beautiful the plants of the Appalachian Piedmont.
Please arrive in the parking lot AT LEAST by 9:45 am. Following
past tradition, those who wish to have lunch together will go to nearby
Buckley’s Tavern.
Saturday, June 11:
PLACE: Morris
Arboretum & Fernery, Philadelphia
TIME: 10 am
CONTACT: Trip limited to 15 people sign up
with Dianne Smith (pjsmithusnr@verizon.net)
Besides visiting the fernery the
Rose Garden should be in bloom and the Garden Railway will be open as will the
Out on a Limb tree exhibit. Visitors can either bring their lunch or purchase
same inn the cafe and dine under the tent on tables and chairs.
The gardens
should look perfect for our event, since we are having “Moonlight & Roses”
(fund raiser/dinner dance)Friday night. There is no entrance charge – just mention “Fernery Tour with Dianne Smith”
for DVFWS. We should start by 10:15 am
to avoid the weekend crowds. I will have
packets of spore propagation kits for everyone to take home with them. Hope we have good weather. Dianne
Saturday,August 13:
PLACE: Member’s Garden, Jerry Hudgens, Churchville, MD
TIME: 10 am
COORDINATOR: Otto Heck
(908-996-2598)
We tour the
grounds of Jerry Hudgens where the gardens include
over 100 species of ferns, most of which are labeled. In this warmer area the
ferns should be well along in growth and if their fertile parts are not yet
developed it will increase the fun of identification. The gardens also feature
a wealth of native species of trees, shrubs, and perennials including many
thousands of spring wildflowers. Also included, is a host of exotic species
that coexist with the natives in a naturalistic, woodland setting covering 4.5
acres. Collections include: rhododendrons, azaleas, trilliums, asarums, ferns, hostas, and much
more. The gardens were named for the thousands of ferns growing naturally on
the property. Degree of difficulty:
easy, some walking—touring the garden.
Please bring a lunch since we will picnic at the Hudgens’. We meet at 10 for the tour but plan to spend as much time as you wish in the afternoon to fully appreciate these extensive gardens. Kindly let Jerry you are coming!!
Saturday, September 17:
PLACE: Wissahickon Creek, Fairmount Park
TIME: 10 am
LEADERS: Donna
Wilhelm and Janet Novak
Houston Meadow, sits atop the ridge above the
west bank of Wissahickon
Gorge. It was maintained as a meadow for hundreds of years by periodic fires
and grazing until 1932, when it became part of
We’ll meet at
Saturday, October 1, 2011;
PLACE: Columcille and Martins Creek Preserve, Northampton
County, PA
LEADER: David Lauer, DML1000@comcast.net
215-764-6039
Columcille is a 17-acre Heritage
Conservancy property on the slope of the Kittatinny Ridge just north of Bangor.
It has a diverse woodland flora with very few invasives, little deer damage,
many wet areas, and a network of trails. We will use our group's knowledge to
add to the site's plant list. Choose footwear appropriate for entering wet
areas. For more information, go to: http://www.columcille.org/index.html
Martins Creek Preserve is located on
the
Directions: Meet at 10 AM at Columcille, Quaker Plain Road near the
intersection with Fox Gap Road in Bangor/Upper Mount Bethel. From the
Philadelphia area, take either Route 611 to I-78 below Easton and head west on
I-78 or take the Northeast Extension north to I-78, then east on I-78. In
either case, take exit 71 to Route 33 North. Take Route 33 North to the Wind
Gap Exit; turn right on to Route 512 North. Stay on Route 512 North for 5.2
miles, passing through Pen Argyl and into Bangor, where you will turn left onto
Route 191 North. Go North on Route 191 for 4.8 miles, leaving the borough of
Bangor, passing thru Roseto, and up to the top of Blue Mountain. Make sure that
you DON'T turn onto Fox Gap Avenue in Bangor or you will be hopelessly lost.
Watch for first "Kirkridge" sign on the right, and then turn right
onto Fox Gap Road; if you pass the Appalachian Trail & Nelson Lodge you
have gone too far. Drive down Fox Gap Road for 1/2 mile, passing more Kirkridge
signs along the way. Where the road levels out, turn left onto Quaker Plain
Road and proceed to the gravel parking area along the fence beyond the barn.
Directions from Columcille to Martins Creek Preserve will be distributed at Columcille. We’ll botanize at Columcille in the morning,
eat our brown bag lunches there, and then drive over to Martins Creek Preserve.
Saturday, October 15:
PLACE: Old Mine Road & Sites in Warren County, NJ
TIME: 10 am
COORDINATOR: Otto Heck
(908-996-2598)
We will meet at
PLACE: Horticultural Center, Fairmount Park
TIME: 10 am
Janet & Tom Whitefield, Members
“Wildflowers
of the Canadian Rockies”
If you would like to schedule, lead,
or suggest to trip contact the officers.