Join the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners November 17 at 6:45 pm and learn how to “Make a Fall Arrangement with Nancy Hollmeier”.

Learn what supplies you'll need to create a lovely small centerpiece for your table this holiday season! The Zoom meeting does NOT require that you have Zoom on your computer, just click on the following link to join the meeting through Zoom (on line) anytime after 6:30 the night of the meeting (it should automatically link you directly into the Zoom meeting):

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85829641654?pwd=ZmdNUGUyZ0JZRUcrbWxEaG8wRHk0QT09

If you do get prompted for the meeting ID and Passcode, here they are: Meeting ID: 858 2964 1654 Passcode: 711666

Or, if you want to join by phone, you can call: Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 858 2964 1654 Passcode: 711666

Join the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners November 17 at 6:45 pm to “Make a Fall Arrangement with Nancy Hollmeier”. Supplies must be ordered ahead of time and picked up before the Zoom meeting. E-mail BataviaPlainDirtGardeners@gmail.com to register and receive information on cost (approx. $5), as well as where and when to pick up supplies. Please reply no later than November 14. Or, you can always join us to watch Nancy make the arrangement and do yours later. The Zoom meeting does NOT require that you have Zoom on your computer, just click on the following link to join the meeting through Zoom (on line) anytime after 6:30 the night of the meeting (it should automatically link you directly into the Zoom meeting): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85829641654?pwd=ZmdNUGUyZ0JZRUcrbWxEaG8wRHk0QT09 If you do get prompted for the meeting ID and Passcode, here they are: Meeting ID: 858 2964 1654 Passcode: 711666 Or, if you want to join by phone, you can call: Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 858 2964 1654 Passcode: 711666

 

Hello!

Join the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners November 17 at 6:45 pm to “Make a Fall Arrangement with Nancy Hollmeier”.   Supplies must be ordered ahead of time and picked up before the Zoom meeting.  

E-mail BataviaPlainDirtGardeners@gmail.com to register and receive information on cost (approx. $5), as well as where and when to pick up supplies. Please reply no later than November 14.

 

Or, you can always join us to watch Nancy make the arrangement and do yours later.  The Zoom meeting does NOT require that you have Zoom on your computer, just click on the following link to join the meeting through Zoom (on line) anytime after 6:30 the night of the meeting (it should automatically link you directly into the Zoom meeting):

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85829641654?pwd=ZmdNUGUyZ0JZRUcrbWxEaG8wRHk0QT09

 

If you do get prompted for the meeting ID and Passcode, here they are:

Meeting ID: 858 2964 1654

Passcode: 711666

 

Or, if you want to join by phone, you can call:  

 

Dial by your location

        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

Meeting ID: 858 2964 1654

Passcode: 711666

(Isn't this cute? The base is a bagel! Flowers and greenery will vary)

Learn About Composting......Join us TUESDAY October 20

The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners invites you to join us for a scheduled Zoom meeting

Oct 20, 2020

Speaker:   Kim Bohannon, Naturalist and Master Composter from the University of Vermont

Topic:  From Garbage to Garden: It's Compost Time!

Time:   6:45 p.m.

JUST A REMINDER.......Join us Tuesday night October 20 for the first fall meeting of the Batavia Plain Dirt gardeners.....via ZOOM!  

Ever wonder how to make potato peels, carrot tops, onion skins and other kitchen waste into beautiful compost? Are you confused about what can and cannot go into a compost bin? These questions and more will be answered by our October speaker!

Pre-registration  NOT required.

To join the meeting, click on the link below (or cut and paste the following into your computer browser)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/74123628146?pwd=VDZBQ3VHeEFzWWtsWG5DSnJlb2Q2dz09

If the link does not work for you, go to Zoom and use the following information:

BY COMPUTER (using your browser) Meeting ID: 741 2362 8146
BY COMPUTER (using your browser) Passcode: 8RRK2z

Or - if not using a computer, you can listen in by phone by dialing  1 (312) 626-6799
BY PHONE ONLY. When prompted, use Meeting ID: 741 2362 8146
BY PHONE ONLY. When prompted use Passcode: 556573

 Hello Gardeners!

Come see the fall colors!  This is a friendly reminder that we will be having a work day at the Wildflower Sanctuary on Saturday, October 17 starting at 9:00.  Please note the new (fall) starting time.  We will be meeting on the east (wooded) side to work on trimming, weeding and whatever else needs attention.  If you have them, please bring gardening gloves, clippers. loppers, weed diggers, something to tote clippings, eye protection, mask and drinking water. 

 

As an added bonus, I will be handing out wildflower seeds that were collected in my yard, and Al will have produce, including wacky and amazing tromboncinos.

 

Hope to see you then!

Sarah Kimber

New to using Zoom???

We are having a Batavia Plain Dirt Gardener’s Zoom meeting to learn about composting in a few weeks.  If you are new to Zoom, and want to learn how to use it, there are YouTube videos on how to use it OR, if you’d like, send Diana an email and she will set up a time to work with you by phone and computer to practice getting in to a meeting on your home computer (at a distance!) Her email is dleesharp@sbcglobal.net

You do not need a zoom account to sign in to a meeting.  All you need to do is “click” on the link sent to you for the meeting.  It should take you to the internet and right into the meeting.  To learn more, send her an email at the address above.  

The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners invites you to join us for a scheduled Zoom meeting

Oct 20, 2020

Speaker:   Kim Bohannon, Naturalist and Master Composter from the University of Vermont

Topic:  From Garbage to Garden: It's Compost Time!

Time:   6:45 p.m.

Ever wonder how to make potato peels, carrot tops, onion skins and other kitchen waste into beautiful compost? Are you confused about what can and cannot go into a compost bin? These questions and more will be answered by our October speaker!

Pre-registration  NOT required.

To join the meeting, click on the link below (or cut and paste the following into your computer browser)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/74123628146?pwd=VDZBQ3VHeEFzWWtsWG5DSnJlb2Q2dz09

If the link does not work for you, go to Zoom and use the following information:

BY COMPUTER (using your browser) Meeting ID: 741 2362 8146
BY COMPUTER (using your browser) Passcode: 8RRK2z

Or - if not using a computer, you can listen in by phone by dialing  1 (312) 626-6799
BY PHONE ONLY. When prompted, use Meeting ID: 741 2362 8146
BY PHONE ONLY. When prompted use Passcode: 556573

For more information, visit our blog at: http://bpdgclub.blogspot.com/

Or e-mail us at  BataviaPlainDirtGardeners@gmail.com

Hello Gardeners!

Linda Sonner would like to invite the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to come to her garden this coming Sunday, September 20, from 3 to 6 pm.  She said that it was so wonderful to see do many of the group at the Batavia Wildflower Sanctuary last Tuesday night, that she thought a social time in the daylight on a Sunday afternoon would be nice.  

Everyone please wear a mask and keep social distance.

Linda says, “As with all gardens this time of year, especially with this past dry summer, my garden is on the decline.  Everyone will have to look past the weeds and sorry looking shed that is due for some tender loving care in the next week or so.”

Also, her lawn is in a state of transition from a monoculture of grass to a more natural future. Transitions may look messy, but they're so exciting!

Come visit a garden in seasonal transition!

Linda Sonner’s garden

3 – 6 p.m,

Sunday, September 20

1168 Pine Street, Batavia.

(photo from the Wildflower Sanctuary)

 

 

 Reminder! We hope to see you on Tuesday!

The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners meet the third Tuesday of the month, and now, after pause due to the pandemic, we will again gather! For our health and safety, we will wear masks, maintain our social distance and meet outside. Join us! 

September 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Batavia Wildflower Sanctuary

Meet by the windmill at the west entrance to the Sanctuary.  Look for the happy gardeners group!  Consider parking in the lot north of the City Hall/Police Department building. (Parking in the Riverain lot is not permitted).

General Meeting:

As we are meeting in person, we will accept membership dues from those who wish to remain active members for the year starting October 1. Dues are $15 for an individual, $20 for a family.  Cash and checks will be accepted.   

Upcoming meetings and program ideas will be discussed.

Presentation: September 15, 6:30 pm

Autumn at the Wildflower Sanctuary

Enjoy a walk through the Batavia Wildflower Sanctuary, led by Sarah Kimber, Native Plants Chair. We’ll see what’s blooming, what berries are providing feasts for migrating birds, and more.

 Please wear a mask, bring a chair if you wish, and bring your own beverage and/or snack. Bug spray is recommended!  Consider leaving your chair in the car until the tour concludes as there will be time to get it before we gather to talk about future meeting plans and catch up with our fellow gardeners.

 The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners meet the third Tuesday of the month, and now, after pause due to the pandemic, we will again gather! For our health and safety, we will wear masks, maintain our social distance and meet outside. Join us! 

September 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Batavia Wildflower Sanctuary

Meet by the windmill at the west entrance to the Sanctuary.  Look for the happy gardeners group!  Consider parking in the lot north of the City Hall/Police Department building. (Parking in the Riverain lot is not permitted).

General Meeting:

As we are meeting in person, we will accept membership dues from those who wish to remain active members for the year starting October 1. Dues are $15 for an individual, $20 for a family.  Cash and checks will be accepted.   

Upcoming meetings and program ideas will be discussed.

Presentation: September 15, 6:30 pm

Autumn at the Wildflower Sanctuary

Enjoy a walk through the Batavia Wildflower Sanctuary, led by Sarah Kimber, Native Plants Chair. We’ll see what’s blooming, what berries are providing feasts for migrating birds, and more.

 Please wear a mask, bring a chair if you wish, and bring your own beverage and/or snack. Bug spray is recommended!  Consider leaving your chair in the car until the tour concludes as there will be time to get it before we gather to talk about future meeting plans and catch up with our fellow gardeners.

 Thank you to Terri, Charlie, Mary, Doris and Jo for your help last week! Thank you too to Nancy H. and Jo for the plants, and to Kay and Dida for weeding and planting between work days.

Our next work day will be on Saturday, August 22 starting at 8:00. We will be meeting on the east (wooded) side of the Batavia Riverwalk to finish up a stepping stone path, trim plants and weed from 6 feet apart.

Hope you can join us!
Sarah Kimber

Native Plants Chair

Wildflower Sanctuary Upcoming Workdates

Good Morning Gardeners,

The Wildflower Sanctuary workdays for the next few weeks will be as follows:
Tuesday, July 21
Saturday, August 1
Tuesday, August 11
Saturday, August 22

All will start at 8am.  We would love to have you join us.  We are staying 6 feet apart and wear masks if that cannot be done.  On July 21st, we will be in the shade on the east (wooded side) clearing paths and the sidewalk.  If you have them, please bring water, gloves, eye protection, clippers, loppers, weed diggers and a bucket or tote to haul clippings.

Thanks,
Sarah

Open Garden at Rosie McVay’s

Rosie McVay will open her garden from 4 to 6 pm on Tuesday, July 14. This year we have different rules,  Everyone brings their own drink and snack and (chair if they wish).   Come join Rosie (at a respectful distance, masks at times may be helpful!)

Rosie has a peaceful, conservation garden. The garden features a labyrinth in the front garden and in the back a fenced vegetable patch, fruit trees, berries and masses of perennials. A pavilion roofed with solar panels and a water feature with cistern filled with rainwater from the roof of the house complete the conservation theme.

July 14 - 4pm to 6pm

Rosie McVay

641 Maple Lane, Batavia

rosie@mcvay.com or 773-681-1207 

Update

Robin Lang will open her garden from 4 to 6pm on July 8 (Wednesday).  This year we have different rules,  Everyone brings their own drink and snack and (chair if they wish).   Come join Robin (at a respectful distance, masks at times may be helpful!)

Robin has 1/2 acre, part wooded area she has tried for 27 years to rid of prickly plants and get some natives. Her latest project is turning a major part of the back from lawn to native plants. She started this 3 years ago and In the second year a huge black locust tree had to come out, changing shade to sun.  Her yard remains a work in progress, but Robin says it is starting to look better. It's more natural.

July 8 - 4pm to 6pm

Robbin Lang

624 Cleveland Ave, Batavia
(630) 346-4320

Hello Gardeners!

Our plants will be very happy after Friday's much-needed rain, and I was very happy after our work day on Tuesday.  Thank you so much to Al, Terri, Jo, Sue P., Carol, Nancy H., and Deb for all of your hard work hauling mulch, weeding and weed-wrenching!

 

I have some feathery photos for you today.  The first one is of the planters next to the Peace Bridge and Batavia's City Hall.  Check them out on your way to the Riverwalk.  The astilbes are gorgeous right now!

 

The middle photo is of elderberry flowers.  Anyone who has seen Arsenic and Old Lace knows that you can make wine out of the berries, but I recently learned that it is easy to make Elderflower Cordial using some lemons and sugar.  Here is the link to a recipe: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/homemade-elderflower-cordial.  Citric acid can be found in the home canning section of the grocery store.  Just make sure that you do not include any stems or leaves since they are NOT edible.   

 

The final picture is of vandals caught in the act.  They have been remoreslessly messing up the Riverwalk and trampling our precious woodland plants, even after we asked them to leave.

 

Since next Saturday is July 4th, and since we still have some mulch to spread and weeds to pull, we will have a short work day on Tuesday, June 30th starting at 8:00.  If you have them, please bring gloves, eye protection, weed diggers, clippers, loppers and/or a shovel.  If it is raining more than a light sprinkle, please do not come.

 

Thanks for your help!

Sarah Kimber

Native Plants Chair

Hello Gardeners!

It is now officially summer, and as you can see from the photos we have butterfly weed and roses blooming in the little prairie at the Wildflower Sanctuary.  

We also have a nice big pile of mulch, so there will be a work day on Tuesday, June 23rd.  We will be meeting on the east (wooded) side of the Riverwalk starting at 8:00 am, and would love to have your help from 6 feet away!  If you are not into moving mulch, we have crown vetch in the little prairie that needs to be pulled, brick pavers that need to be weeded and edged, and some small trees that need weed wrenching.  

If you have them, please bring gardening gloves, eye protection, a shovel, clippers, knee pads and a weed digger. Do NOT come if if is raining more than a little drizzle.

Have a great day!

Sarah Kimber

Native Plants Chair

Hello Gardeners,

 

Our next work day will be Tuesday, June 23, and I will have details about where to meet, etc. when it gets closer.   

 

We have a couple of very unique plants at the WFS.  The first picture is of our "Compass Dock".  It is in the little prairie area between the sidewalk and the Riverain parking lot, and is a hybrid of  Prairie Dock (Silphium terebinthinaceum) and Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum).  All of the plants in the Silphium family have thick, scratchy leaves and then yellow sunflower-like blooms at the end of the summer.  Sorry, I do not know which plant was the mom and which was the dad, but a bee was probably the matchmaker since they are the main pollinators for Silphiums.  

 

Now that we have some beautiful weather, I encourage you to take a walk on the wild(flower) side, and see what you can find.

 

Sarah  

 

Come visit my garden.....

Nancy Hollmeier has suggested members of the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners try a Summer “Visit My Garden” but this year with different rules.  Everyone brings their own drink and snack and (chair if they wish).  She has offered to be the first to do this and help us see if this may be a way to come together in gardening this summer.  Come join Nancy (at a respectful distance, masks at times may be helpful!) and see her garden June 30, 4 - 7 pm.  Rain date, July 1, same hours.

Nancy lives at 415 Maple in Batavia and can be reached at (630)482-1133. If this works, we will try other “Visit My Garden” opportunities this summer.  

Hi Everyone!

A big thank you to Terri and Nancy H.!  They did not let talk of weeds, mud, or a heat wave scare them on Tuesday, and they cleaned up the previously flooded Riverwalk and a lot of weeds.

 

Thank you too, to Al for the wild ginger plants!  They seem to be taking hold.

 

We will be having another unofficial work day at the WFS on Saturday, June 13 at 8:00, and it would be great to have your company from 6 feet away.  Please note the earlier start time due to summer heat.  We will be working in the shade to clean up weeds and overhanging plants along the Riverwalk starting at the kiosk on the east side and working towards the dam.  If you have them, please bring gardening gloves, knee pads, clippers, loppers, weed diggers, etc.  Some water, a snack and a mask would also be a good idea.  

 

The first photo is a page from a book called Illinois Wildflowers by Don Kurz.  These yellow flowers are not at the WFS, but have been popping up in gardens all over the Fox Valley, so folks have been asking what it is.  Butterweed is native to southern Illinois, but has been making its way north. 

 

The other picture IS of native beauties that are blooming now at the WFS.  Take a stroll on the riverwalk to see them in person, along with anemonies, yellow iris, and golden Alexander.

 

Thanks for your help!

Sarah Kimber

Native Plants Chair

 

...

Hi everyone - 

Two things - 
1) We've had a request for Mayapples. If you have a lot of them and are willing to sell / give them to someone in the community, let me know. I'll get you in touch with the person.

2) The wonderful Batavia Wildflower Sanctuary! Be sure to visit sometime soon, it is amazing this time of year. So much in bloom!

Sarah Kimber has let us know that the flood waters have gone down, but more rain is on the way this week, so our next (informal) work day will be Tuesday, June 2 starting at 9:00. We will be cleaning up dirt left from the flooding and also weeds on the east (wooded) side. If you have them, please bring gloves, clippers, loppers, weed diggers and a flat shovel or broom. Also, please remember that we still need to stay at least 6 feet apart and bring our own snacks, water and masks.

Be well, and enjoy the beautiful weather!

Terri Hoehne, BPDG

The turn-out on Tuesday was fantastic!  A big thank you to Al, Terri, Carol, Nancy H., Deb, Luna and Lindsay, and a warm welcome to our newest volunteer, Lindsay Sommers!  Thank you too to Jo for donating Fire Pinks, Bottle Gentians and Royal Catchfly plants.  They definitely are watered in, and will be gorgeous when they bloom!

This is where I usually tell everyone to take a stroll through the Wildflower Sanctuary, but this week I am not going to, because it is flooded and closed. Terri pointed out though, that there are some fun things blooming up on the hill towards the compost bin and shed, so if it does stop raining, you can check out that part.

To give you a little flavor, I have attached some photos:

1.  The bench on the east side of the WFS where we usually put our stuff while we are working

2.  A family portrait taken before it started to rain: Jack, Jack Senior, Jack Junior, Jackie and Jacqueline           

3.  A 2 foot long fish (carp?) swimming through our savannah 

At home, I will be thinning out some yellow Siberian Iris and 'Husker red' Foxglove Beardtongue Penstemon.  Let me know if you would like some plants. 

Things need to dry out a little bit (OK, a lot), so the next time I will be working at the Wildflower Sanctuary will be Saturday, May 23, starting at 9:00.  I will be cleaning up the area and hill between the cut and the Riverain parking lot.  The easiest way to get there is from the Riverain driveway.  If you have them, please bring gardening gloves, loppers, clippers, weed diggers, eye protection, etc.  Since there is still a virus on the loose, please remember that we need to stay 6 feet apart and bring your own water, snacks and mask.

Thanks for your help!

Sarah Kimber

Native Plants Chair

Rhubarb.....

Need cut rhubarb to make sauce, pie, or other dishes?  Yvonne Richter has a large productive patch that in this rain is doing gangbusters.  She is looking for those who need/want it.  Call her at (630) 450-0037 to get some.

Cancellation of May Meeting

May Meeting Update:

As much as we would love to hear about your gardening activities and catch up with gardening friends, everyone’s health and well being are most important to us.  We are cancelling the Tuesday, May 19 Batavia Plain Dirt Gardener’s general meeting and educational program.  Social distancing is one of the ways we are helping to slow the spread of the virus. Thank you for your understanding.

Please consider visiting the Batavia Wildflower Sanctuary, maintaining appropriate social distancing, and enjoy the emerging spring flowers.  Sarah is regularly holding “6-feet-apart” work days so there are opportunities to garden and see other gardeners in a safer environment.

And, please visit our Facebook page and post pictures of something wonderful growing in your yard.....and see the pictures of the flowers at the wildflower sanctuary.

If you have any questions or concerns about any of this information, feel free to call me.  If you need the phone number of a club member as you want to call and visit that way, let me know and I am happy to get that to you.  Contact me via phone or my email address dleesharp@sbcglobal.net. 

Stay healthy out there!
Diana. (630) 879-7578

Last weekend at the Batavia Wildflower Sanctuary, we planted Twinleaf and Meadowsweet, pulled and weed-wrenched weeds, and laid a cobblestone path.  Thank you so much to Terri H., Nancy H. and Deb M., and a big thank you to Laura W. for all of the plants!

The attached photos are a sample of what is blooming now: wild geranium (Geranium maculatum), and Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum).  Take a stroll along the Riverwalk and you will also see more spring bloomers, gosslings and lots of water.   

We are still not having official work days at the WFS, but I will be there on Tuesday, May 12 starting at 9:00 am, and would love some company.  We will be cleaning up the crescent-shaped area on the west side of the WFS near the start of the boardwalk.  If you have them, gardening gloves, clippers, loppers, eye protection, a small weed wrench, and something for hauling clippings would all be handy.  Due to COVID-19, please stay at least 6 feet apart, bring your own tools, mask, water and snack.

Happy Spring!
Sarah Kimber

Native Plants Chair

Hello all!

Come take a six-feet apart stroll along the Batavia Riverwalk to see what is blooming.  Pictured is Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica).  There are other plants blooming too, but I don't want to ruin the surprise.  

 

Some people wonder why so many of our plants have Virginia in the name if they are native to this area.  The answer is that in the 1700's when the plants and animals in North America were being discovered and named, Virginia was huge.  It extended to what is now Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and even part of Minnesota.  

 

Welcome back to Deb McGrath!  She was a volunteer gardener in the past, and has returned after meeting Terri during a video conference.

 

Thank you so much to Al, Deb and Terri for your help last week!  A lot of honeysuckle and deadheads went to the brush pile, and Deb worked on Plot 22. (at least I think that is the right number)

 

We still cannot have official work days, but I will be at the Wildflower Sanctuary on Saturday, May 2nd starting at 9:00, and I would love some company.  I will be working in the area between the cut and the Riverain parking lot.  Gardening gloves, eye protection, clippers, and loppers would be handy to bring.  We still need to stay six feet apart and bring our own tools, water and snacks.

 

Thank you!

Sarah Kimber

Native Plants Chair

Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners

This is a great time of year to take a stroll around the Batavia Riverwalk and admire all of the spring wild flowers!  While you are there, see if you can find Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria), Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) and Cutleaf Toothwort (Dentaria lanciniata).  Bloodroot (Sangunaria canadensis) and Bellwort (Uvularia grandiflora) are also blooming right now. (Pictured: Bellwort)

 

We are still not doing official workdays, but I will be there on Saturday, April 18 starting at 9:00, and I would love some company from 6 feet away.  I will be working on the hill on the east side of the WFS between the sidewalk and the compost bin.  There is a bunch of honeysuckle that has popped up, and still some dead-heading to do.  If you would like to join me, please bring your own tools, gloves, water and snack.  Clippers, loppers, eye protection and WEED WRENCHES would be handy if you have them.  

 

Thanks for your help!

Sarah Kimber

Native Plants Chair

2020 May Plant Sale Upate

The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners will be cancelling their May 9 perennial plant sale to continue to keep members and the public safe by following social distancing precautions related to COVID-19.  

At this time we are considering holding a smaller modified plant sale potentially outdoors in the summer.  Stay tuned to our Facebook page and Blogspot for more information should that event take place.

Hello BPDG friends!

Sarah Kimber and I will be working at the WFS and hoping for help and company from 6 feet away on Tuesday, April 7 at 9:00 am. If you’d like to join us, If you join us, please stay at least 6 feet apart, wear your mask, and bring your own tools, snacks and water.  You might want to bring gardening gloves, clippers, loppers, eye protection, and a bucket or tarp for hauling.  

Feel free to wander down to the wooded area near the dam and do a little dead-heading!  

Enjoy the spring weather, and be well –

Terri Hoehne

UPDATE:

Your health and well being are important to us.  We are cancelling the Tuesday, April 21st Batavia Plain Dirt Gardener’s general meeting and educational program.  We are sorry to miss seeing everyone, but know that social distancing is one of the ways we can help slow the spread of the virus. Thank you for your understanding.

We know club members were looking forward to seeing our speaker. We will try to reschedule the April program for a future meeting.

Please consider visiting the Batavia Wildflower Sanctuary, maintaining appropriate social distancing, and enjoy the emerging spring flowers.

If you have any questions or concerns about any of this information, feel free to call me.

Stay healthy out there!
Diana. (630) 879-7578

Due to the Corona Virus, our planning meeting for Saturday at noon has been cancelled.  Instead, please email me with any suggestions that you have for the Wildflower Sanctuary this year.  Are there certain plants that you would like us to add?  Days of the week or month that are good for work days?  Things that you think we should work on?  We already have one vote for Tuesday morning work days.

 

Speaking of work days, our work day for Saturday at 9:30 is still ON.  We will be spread out enough that we should not have to worry about spreading germs.  Hopefully the weather will cooperate, but if it is raining or snowing enough to be uncomfortable, then we will cancel that too.

 

Thanks for your help and understanding!  Spring really is on the way!

Sarah  Kimber 

Native Plants Chair