The listing of the rusty patched bumble bee as endangered under the Endangered Species Act became effective on March 21, 2017. According to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, "Just 20 years ago, the rusty patched bumble bee was a common sight, so ordinary that it went almost unnoticed as it moved from flower to flower, collecting nectar and pollen. But it's now balancing precariously on the brink of extinction and has become the first-ever bumble bee in the United States -- and the first bee of any kind in the contiguous 48 states -- to be declared endangered." For more information on the rusty patched bumble bee and what you can do to help in the conservation effort, click the button below.
CVGC President Glenna Kidd accepts awards the club received at the District II annual meeting and luncheon that was held on March 10 at the Comfort Inn in Bowie. CVGC received a number of awards: Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs, Inc.Flower Show Schedule Award – Monetary Standard Flower Show (Large Club) – 1st Place Crofton Village Garden Club "School Days" Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc. – District IIPublicationsWebsite – 1st Place Horticulture Coloring Book, "Nature's Partners: Pollinators, Plants and You" – 1st Place "Seeds of Thought" Newsletter – 2nd Place Yearbook AwardYearbook Category 4 (45-69 Members) – 2nd Place Community Service AwardRenovation of original Herb Garden planted by Crofton Village Garden Club members in 2002 at Prince of Peace Presbyterian Church (Large Club) – 1st Place Joanna Tilghman Environmental Awareness AwardImplementation of University of Maryland Master Gardener Bay-Wise Program Director's AwardCertificate of Appreciation – CVGC Representative of Anne Arundel County Government House Christmas Tree Display for December 2016
Linthicum Walks Project Chair Nancy Percivall and TLC (The Linthicum Crew) removed invasive vines from several trees on the historic property. In August 2016 Linthicum Walks became a Level 1 Arboretum. The property has a unique tree collection including many imported trees that were planted in the early 20th century due to the horticultural interest of a former owner. Linthicum Walks is having a Sponsor a Tree fundraiser. For $100 ($90 tax deductible) you can purchase an Arboretum-friendly sign that will include your or your family name, the specie of tree and a fact relating to the tree. CVGC is sponsoring two trees on the property – Red Maple and Dove Tree. If you are interested in sponsoring a tree, please contact Nancy Percivall. Linthicum Walks is having an open house on Earth Day, April 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. if you are interested in touring the arboretum.
Photo Credit: Doris Smith Members enjoyed a delightful afternoon at Café Mezzanotte located in Severna Park. Pat Stevenson, Chair of the Nominating Committee, installed the newly elected Crofton Village Garden Club officers for 2017-2019. President: Glenna Kidd First Vice President: Cathy Gallagher Second Vice President: Diane Smith Recording Secretary: Gail Schulz Corresponding Secretary: Sue Hoge Treasurer: Don Pogue Following the installation, attendees enjoyed a wonderful luncheon consisting of a unique blend of Farm to Table Italian cuisine. The event concluded with a virtual tour of "The Queen's Garden" – featuring an amazing four season horticultural experience. We also welcomed three new members – Margo Antonelli sponsored by JoAnn Cook, Trish Demers sponsored by Diane Smith, and Bonnie Pavlak sponsored by Suzann Barthold.
Diane Smith, Project Chair for Garden Therapy, held a Valentine's Day hands-on floral design workshop for the residents of Crofton Care and Rehabilitation Center. CVGC members helped participants create lovely floral arrangements to take back to their rooms to enjoy.
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