Learn About Native Plants with Master Gardener Alan Newton @ William Hall
Alan Newton, URI Master Gardener Class of 2020, will provide a presentation on “Why Native Plants: One Thing That Will Truly Make A Difference.” The presentation will discuss why native plants are so important, what is happening to native habitats, and what we can do to preserve and repair the damage caused by human activity over the centuries.
Free and open to the public. Registration is not required, but you will receive email reminders about the event by registering. Use the form below or contact the library for assistance.
After 40 years as a minister and educator, Alan Newton enrolled in the URI Master Gardener Program. Having a lifelong interest in gardening, he decided that he would like to share knowledge about gardening with others. He graduated in the class of 2020 and was the 2020 Rookie of the Year. He volunteers to present educational workshops and answer questions on the Gardening and Environmental Hotline and is Chairperson of the Leadership Development Committee. Alan also manages the Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP) Gardens in Cranston.
- Date:
- Saturday, June 29, 2024
- Time:
- 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Contact:
- Zach Berger; 401-781-2450; zach@cranstonlibrary.org
- Branch:
- William Hall Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Craft & Hobby Health & Wellness > Healthy Families