Luncheon with Marta McDowell
Presented by the Doylestown Nature Club
Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 12 PM (Noon)
Doylestown Country Club
20 Country Club Ln, Doylestown, PA 18901 · (215) 348-2112
"The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder" the Frontier Landscapes that Inspired the Author of the Little House Series
Presented by the Doylestown Nature Club
Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 12 PM (Noon)
Doylestown Country Club
20 Country Club Ln, Doylestown, PA 18901 · (215) 348-2112
"The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder" the Frontier Landscapes that Inspired the Author of the Little House Series
Marta interned at Wave Hill, Bronx NY, Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morristown NJ, and the Royal Horticultural Society’s Rosemoor in Devon, England and at the Chelsea Physic Garden in London. She worked as a horticulturist for five years at Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Summit NJ. Marta is on the Board of the NJ Historical Garden Foundation at the Cross Estate in Bernardsville, NJ. Her particular interest is in authors and their gardens, the connection between the pen and the trowel.
The cost is $35 for the program and plate served luncheon.
Reservations are due no later than October 6, 2017.
Please submit a Reservation Form for each person attending the luncheon.
Three of Marta McDowell’s books are available for purchase at discounted retail prices along with our December speaker Jenny Rose Carey’s Book “Glorious Shade.” Marta will be available for book signing. Please place your book order on the reservation form.
RESERVATION FORM
Bus Trip to Mt. Cuba Center, Delaware
Thursday, April 27, 2017
The origins of Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware took root over 80 years ago when Mr. and Mrs. Lammot du Pont Copeland purchased farmland for their home and gardens. Over time, the gardens were naturalized and transitioned from a private home to a lush public garden featuring some of the region’s most beautiful native plants. The Copelands were visionary in their approach to conservation and in their vision for Mt. Cuba Center to “inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to support the habitats that sustain them.”
Join The Doylestown Nature Club on a bus trip and two-hour guided tour of Mt. Cuba Center during peak bloom period on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Bring a picnic lunch to eat at reserved indoor seating or sit outside on a first-come basis. No food or beverages are available at Mt. Cuba Center other than water fountains. The Center is not handicapped accessible.
Cost: $53.00 per person. Ticket includes costs for bus, driver’s gratuity, 2-hour guided tour, and reserved indoor seating for our lunch break. No refunds are available. Payment must be received by April 1, 2017.
Where: The bus departs from the K-Mart Store in Cross Keys shopping center, 4377 Rt. 313, Doylestown. Park at the far end of the lot away from the K-Mart entrance.
Schedule:
9:00 Bus departs from Cross Keys shopping center (arrive 15 minutes early) 11:30 to 1:30 Guided tour at Mt. Cuba Center
1:30 to 3:00 Enjoy your picnic lunch at reserved indoor seating & time to explore on your own
3:00 Bus departs Mt. Cuba Center; return to Doylestown approximately 5:00 p.m.
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Bucks County
Designer House & Gardens 2016
http://www.buckscountydesignerhouse.org/
Showcasing natural vegetation, the Doylestown Nature Club will be contributing to the 2016 Bucks County Designer House. Just outside the home’s solarium will be Nature’s Kitchen Garden featuring flowers and other plants native to local growing conditions. Such plants attract the beneficial insects, birds and, hopefully, humans necessary for a healthy ecosystem. Contents of the garden are a collaborative effort. It has been designed to be a four seasons’ garden by Beverly Auvil and the plants have been provided by Nick Damato, owner of Gino’s Native Plants Nursery. The garden will be completed by mulch provided by Grinding Acres and even a bird house and water feature from Wild Birds Unlimited. A handout will be provided identifying each plant. The event will be held at Foxwood Manor, 1596 Turkey Trot Road in Jamison from May 1st to the 29th. Proceeds from the event benefit the Richard A. Reif Heart Institute at the Doylestown Hospital. Information:
www.doylestownnatureclub.com
www.doylestownnatureclub.com
Kitchen Garden Photos
Trips
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
September 18, Friday at 10AM, Meet at the visitors Center at Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve and Howard Eskin will guide us on a mushroom Hunt. (Admission $6, $4/seniors, Bowman’s Hill members free)
Limited to the first 30 who register with Schwenzk@gmail.com
Doylestown Cemetery Tour
October 21, Wednesday at 10AM, Meet at the Doylestown Cemetery Visitors Center for the V.I.P. walking tour of the Cemetery, $7/person
Limited to the first 30 who register with Schwenzk@gmail.com
PHOTOS of trip
Howell Living History Farm
There will be a tour of Howell Living History farm which is a working history farm on Thursday, November 12 at 11 AM. Larry Kinddler, a farming historian, will conduct the tour. The farm is located at 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville, NJ. $7 by November 10. 30 person maximum. Please make out your check for $7 to Doylestown Nature Club and mail to P.O. Box 467, Doylestown, PA 18901 and mail by November 5th.
Longwood Gardens
December 9, Wednesday at 9A.M. Bus trip to Longwood Gardens
Limited to the first 56 who send their check for the full amount to the Doylestown Nature Club
PHOTOS of Trip
Doylestown Nature Club Donates Painting to Doylestown Historical Society
Frank N. Gallagher; Lucy Siegfried, President of Doylestown Nature Club; Stu Abramson, President of Doylestown Historical Society
Photo courtesy of Fletcher Wall
In the1960’s, the very productive Community Activities Council of Doylestown raised money for town improvements. In conjunction with the Doylestown Nature Club and other community organizations, many town projects were undertaken. By 2007, the only
surviving member of the group, Frank N. Gallagher, decided it was time to contribute the remaining balance of the treasury to an organization that had similar goals. He chose the Doylestown Historical Society. In appreciation, the President of the DHS, Judge Ed Ludwig, presented Frank with an Alan Fetterman painting of the old stone 1775 farmhouse on Henry Mercer’s Fonthill property. That farmhouse was renovated by Mercer for the Nature Club’s use in 1917. The Gallaghers have enjoyed the painting in their home since 2007. During his life Henry Mercer and the Doylestown Nature Club had a very close association so the Gallaghers decided to give the painting to the organization. Since the Nature Club has no
permanent place in which to display the painting, it was decided to give the painting to the Doylestown Historical Society. The painting will hang in the DHS galleries at 56 South Main Street for all to enjoy.
