Local Events - Spring 2008
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Yardeners of St. Clair Shores
March 10, 6--8 p.m. What's All the Fuss About Native Plants by Michelle Serreyn, Metrobeach Metropark naturalist. St. Clair Shores Public Library. 11 Mile and E. Jefferson, No charge.
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54th Annual Palm Sunday Orchid Show & Sale
Sunday March 15 & 16 -- Note change of location. This yearly event, sponsored by the Michigan Orchid Society, has moved from Laurel Park Place Mall to the MSU Management Education Center, 811 W. Square Lake Rd., Troy. Hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat., and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. This is an American Orchid Society sanctioned show and judging. Free educational programs for everyone from beginner to expert. Vendors.
For more information contact Betty Clindinning at xx@xx, or phone 586-416-1496. LocalMotion's 2nd Annual 2008 Earth Day Celebration, 'How to Go Green,'
April 19, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Grosse Pte. Woods Community Ctr., 20025 Mack Ave. LocalMotion is a nonprofit promoting 'better health through fewer toxins.' A wealth of information, resources, and activities. Local resources for all of us who want to learn more about going green, including healthy gardening and children's activities. No chargeGarden Resource Program
For information on joining this program, which provides vegetable, herb, and flower seeds, plants, and resources to Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park residents call Ashley Atkinson at the Greening of Detroit , 313-237-8736, or go to www.detroitagriculture.org
Seed distribution begins March 13. Inquire about the Urban Garden Education Series which includes programs on everything from beekeeping to composting to cooking and canning.