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Happenings
| January 2010
January 26-28
Annual Litter Index
Greensboro Beautiful conducts its annual Litter Index in each of Greensboro's five City Council Districts. Each of the five districts is scored based on a visual assessment. Volunteers to assist in the scoring process are needed. Orientation, training and refreshments provided. Call 373-2199 to volunteer.
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| February 2010
"Growing the Green Way" Program: Grow Your Own Small Fruits at Home
If dreams of fresh strawberries and plump raspberries are dancing in your head, why not make those dreams come true in your own backyard? With just a little know-how, these small fruits are easy to produce at home.
Cost: $5 per person
February 16, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
February 18, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
February 21, 4-5 pm, Arboretum Education Building
"Growing the Green Way” Program: Carolina Landscapes - CYN
Learn how to design, install and maintain a Carolina yard, one that works with our environment rather than against it. Learn design principles, proper site and plant selection, soils and bed preparation along with pest control.
Cost: $5 per person
February 23, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
February 25, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
February 25, 12 noon -1 pm, Arboretum Education Building
"Living the Wildlife” Program: Poisonous or Not? – Busting the Snake and Spider Myths of NC
Have you ever been gardening and put your hands on a large hairy spider in a wood shed or brush pile? Is it a harmless wolf spider or a dangerous brown recluse? Were you raised to kill a snake on sight "just to be safe," in case it is poisonous? Let us show you the truth about the snakes and spiders of NC. Learn the telltale signs that will help you identify a poisonous snake or spider vs. a harmless one. You will have the chance to see and handle some of the snakes that are most commonly (and unfairly) mistaken for dangerous ones. We will also cover what to do if you are bitten by a snake or spider.
Greensboro Arboretum - February 10, 6:30-7:30 pm
NC Cooperative Extension - February 12, 6:30-7:30 pm
Bur-Mil Park - February 15, 10 am - 12 noon |
March 2010
"Growing the Green Way" Program: Be Healthy, Grow What You Eat
Learn about growing conditions, how to prepare soil, the selection of vegetable varieties for the Piedmont, how to design an efficient, space-saving raised bed, and how to identify and control insects and diseases organically.
Cost: $5 per person
March 11, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
March 16, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
March 18, 12 noon - 1 pm, Arboretum Education Building
"Growing the Green Way" Program: An All Natural Easter
Organic dyes made from vegetables and herbs give rich, earthy colors to eggs. To celebrate spring, many ancient cultures dyed eggs and gave them as gifts. Our ancestors however did not use dye tablets that fizzed! They colored their eggs with dyes made from materials found in nature. We will provide the eggs and the basket as well as the dye material.
Cost: $15 per container
March 21, 4-5 pm, Arboretum Education Building
March 23, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
March 25, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
"Living the Wildlife" Program: Wildlife Control in your Backyard
We'll teach you to identify the type of culprit responsible for the damage and the best method for handling each. Safety and legal issues regarding wildlife control will also be addressed.
Greensboro Arboretum - March 8, 6:30-7:30 pm
NC Cooperative Extension - March 12, 6:30-7:30 pm
Bur-Mil Park - March 15, 10 am - 12 noon
March 19, 2010
Arbor Day Celebration: Ceremonial Tree Planting
Location & Time: TBA |
| April 2010
April 10
Great American Cleanup, 9am - 12pm
Greensboro Beautiful needs volunteers to roll up their sleeves, grab a bag, and help clean up litter from our streets, parks, streams, and public areas. Pizza and drinks are provided to all volunteers following the cleanup. Advance Registration Required. Call 373-2199 to sign up.
"Growing the Green Way" Program: Fragrance Gardens - So Easy to Do!
Join us as we explore how easy it is to combine trees, shrubs, and perennials into a perfumed haven of a garden that is sure to attract humans, hummingbirds, and butterflies.
Cost: $5 per person
April 8, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
April 13, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
April 18, 4-5 pm, Arboretum Education Building
"Growing the Green Way" Program: Wildlife Control for Homeowners
Have you ever woken up in the morning and stared in disbelief at your prize garden after a night of ravaging by deer? Do those pesky squirrels continue to eat your backyard birds out of house and home? Does the idea of snakes in the basement threaten to have you in constant fear? Join us for a class on old and new methods for preventing wildlife damage to your garden, home, and sanity.
Cost: $5 per person
April 15, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
April 20, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
April 22, 6:30-7:30 pm, Arboretum Education Building
"Living the Wild Life" Program: Amphibian Amphitheater
We will cover the life cycles and habitats of many amphibian species. You will also learn about the role they play in nature and how they are threatened by many human activities.
Greensboro Arboretum - April 24, 6:30-7:30 pm
NC Cooperative Extension - April 27,10 am - 12 noon
Bur-Mil Park - April 30, 6:30-7:30 pm |
May 2010
"Growing the Green Way" Program: Insects, Diseases, and Weeds, Oh My!
Insects, diseases and weeds in the home landscape can cause many problems including interfering with growth of the desirable landscape plants. Learn to identify the top ten pests and the best means by which to manage them. Cost: $5 per person
May 11, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
May 13, 6:30-7:30 pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
May 16, 4-5 pm, Arboretum Education Building
"Growing the Green Way" Program: Poisonous Plants You Need to Know
Poisonous plants can be found inside and outside the home. Most concerns are for the safety of small children and pets. Learn which plants to be cautious of and where to get information to keep children and pets safe.
Cost: $5 per person
May 18, 6:30-7:30, pm, Bur-Mil Wildlife Center
May 20, 6:30-7:30 pm, Cooperative Extension
May 27, 12 noon - 1 pm, Arboretum Education Building
"Living the Wild Life" Program: Birding in Summer
We will talk about the types of foods available to birds in the summer, and plants you can place in your garden to attract a variety of birds. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn to use binoculars to better view birds from a distance.
Greensboro Arboretum - May 1, 6:30-7:30 pm
NC Cooperative Extension - May 3, 10 am - 12 noon
Bur-Mil Park - May 8, 6:30-7:30 pm
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June 2010
Parisian Promenade 1-5pm
June 6
We'll recreate the sights, scenes, and smells of a spring afternoon in Paris - all in our own Bicentennial Garden. Sidewalk artists, live music, a sidewalk café, children's activities, a poodle parade, and more will be featured - all within the colorful backdrop of the garden in bloom. Call 373-2199 for information.
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July 2010
No GBI events/programs scheduled |
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August 2010
August 26
Annual Meeting and Awards Reception
6:00pm
Greensboro Beautiful recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, garden clubs, schools, and other community groups for outstanding projects and programs that exemplify its mission. |
| September 2010
September 18
Big Sweep
9 am - 12 pm
Greensboro Beautiful volunteers will clean up litter from our community's lakes, creeks and streams as part of the Big Sweep Waterway Litter Pickup. Pizza and drinks are provided to all volunteers following the cleanup. Call 373-2199 to register. |
October 2010
October 16
SMARxT Disposal, 11am - 1pm
Protect your family and our water. Bring unused medicines to any Walgreens in High Point, Greensboro and Kernersville for proper disposal.
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November 2010
November 6
NeighborWoods Tree Planting
Location: Storrington Neighborhood,
8:30 AM
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