Crofton’s beginnings and the emergence of a powerful social movement run like water, alongside one another in the writing, research, and publications of one Rachel Carson. Who was this witness for nature? How did she evolve to become the most respected science writer in America and a “courageous woman who helped redefine the way humans look at their place in nature”?–Time. Members meet Rachel in a special living history presentation by Colleen Webster, Professor of English, Harford Community College and Master Naturalist (Harford County). Colleen portrays Rachel Carson in an intimate performance, bringing to life her character, her research and legacy, and her connection and research here in Maryland with the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, just 20 minutes down the road. To learn more about Rachel Carson, click the button below. Interim President Trish Demers presents Lauren Toomey, Pollinator Pathway Project Chair, with the FGCMD Award of Achievement for the Pollinator Pathway along the WB&A Trail.
Speaker Claudia Donegan, Director of the Center for Habitat Restoration, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Chesapeake and Coastal Service, presented an informative slideshow on how beavers naturally provide intact natural systems giving any ecosystem much needed ecological capital and how increasing the beaver population will restore Maryland’s ecological services. Ecological capital equals ecological services! Examples of the services beavers provide include flood control, nutrient processing, stormwater and groundwater management, erosion control, and creation of habitats for aquatic, rare, threatened, and endangered species. And who knew Crofton had it's own prehistoric giant beaver population! To read an article by Claudia that appeared in the Maryland Natural Resources Magazine, winter 2021 on beavers as a keystone species, click the button below. To read about Crofton's prehistoric beaver population, click the button below. Margo Antonelli, Second Vice President, installed Heather Marken, sponsored by C.J. Salisbury, as a member of CVGC. Welcome Heather! The February hostess team, Lois Nichols (coordinator), Beverly Frye, Becky Hogan, Nancy Percivall and Angela Wetzel, decorated with a 60's Flower Power theme to get members excited for our upcoming flower show.
Sally Moore, Flower Show Committee Lead Co-Chair, will distribute and discuss the schedule for our NGC Standard Flower Show, 60's Flower Power that will take place on Tuesday, May 21st at Crofton Library from 2 PM to 6 PM. The show will commemorate Crofton's 60th Anniversary. JoAnn Cook, Horticulture Division 1 Chairman/Consultant, will assist in giving members instructions on registering, conditioning, and staging their horticulture and design exhibits. Photos provided by Nancy Percivall and Doris Smith
Kate Neall, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited located in Gambrills, presented our For the Love of Birds program. Kate identified common species of birds in our local backyards, and gave 'a bird's eye view' of what attracts different species of birds to particular feeding sites. She explained different types of suet and why suet is a must when the chill of the season is upon the land. Members participated in a fun Julia Child's inspired workshop and prepared a homemade treat for their own feathered guests.
Members enjoyed a festive holiday-themed luncheon at the Crofton Country Club. Thank you to our hostesses, Patty More, Faye Tolliver, Karen Frost, Linda Childs, and Diane Smith for the lovely centerpieces. One lucky member at each table was given a centerpiece to take home. Following lunch, members enjoyed entertainment provided by the acclaimed Show Stoppers of South County. The luncheon "rapped" up with a holiday sing-along. Diane Smith, past Second Vice President, installed Cindy Hare who was sponsored by Shirley Levendoski. Cindy was a member of CVGC 20 years ago and left the club to return to work full time. Welcome back Cindy!
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