New for 2018: There is a lot going on!!
Ongoing: CHA Medicinal Herb Study Group. 1st Tuesday of the month 6:00 pm. For more information, contact Terri 860-870-1681
2019
March 10: Logee's Greenhouse tour and lunch at the Vanilla Bean Cafe' Meet at Logees at 10:30
March 28, 2019: 6:00 PM Welcome Spring, soil, planting and propagation etc.
RSVP 860-870-1681 terricusson@gmail.com
April 6, 2019: Chocolates and Martinis 1:00 Gayles in Enfield. RSVP Gayle at 860-202-0030
Tentative** May 5th, Native Ephemeral Pilgrimage walk on the Henry Buck Trail at People's Forest in Barkhamsted. 10:00-2:00. Meet at the Steel Bridge Parking lot on the corner of 318 and East River Rd. We will carpool to the base of the trail. Wear sturdy shoes. There will be some climbing involved so if you need to not go all the way there will still space for you. Please bring a bagged lunch and finger foods to hare if you choose. Please RSVP to Jean at 860-416-3692 or Jeanie@BlessedCreek.com
May 18th, 1:00 Garden Tour and Luncheon: 27 Debra St, Enfield Catherine Sherwood RSVP tbd
June: Date TBD Elizabeth Park Gardens and Brown Bag Lunch
JUNE: Garden Party June 26th 6:00 Terry will once again host our annual Garden Party. CHA members and friends are welcome to join and enjoy Terri’s lovely gardens. Come socialize with new and old friends. Bring a pot luck dish to share. Vernon CT. Please RSVP for more info and to get directions to her house- 860-870-1681 terricusson@gmail.com
JULY: Plant Paddle: July 7th 10:00 on the Scantic River in Somers. Bring your Canoes and Kayaks, let me know if you have an extra one to share, and if you need one. I have an extra canoe, needs 2 people and I will need help with on and off the car. We will begin the paddle at 10:00 at the parking lot behind the Village Playhouse , 55 School St, Somers CT. Come early enough to have the boats in the water by 10. It's easy to put in and take out, but 1 car at a time. There is also a gazebo along with a couple of picnic tables and a porta potty. We will see plenty of plants, turtles, frogs, and birds. It is a winding, meandering very shallow river. Don't forget your bug spray and sunblock. We will follow with a bagged lunch.. RSVP please to Jeanie text or call 860-416-3692
AUGUST: TBD
SEPTEMBER: CBD: September 17th: 5:00, 908 Overhill Dr. Suffield. There will be a potluck before.. Hands on talk. Please RSVP to Jeanie or text or call.
OCTOBER: Boo Party: October 26th: 5:00 Potluck at Michele McClure's home. Halloween themed pot luck.
RSVP email Michele or call 860 -456-1223
NOVEMBER: Annual Meeting: November 3rd, 12:30 at the Newington Public Library: 95 Cedar St, Newington, CT 06111 Out speaker will be Carol Miller. Potluck. RSVP to Michele Maclure 860-456-1223 or Gail Nogas 860-202-0030
DECEMBER: Holiday gathering. December 14th Jeanie's 1:00-4:00. Snow/sleet date December 15th . Bring a dish to share, smiles and any herbal items you have too much of. Yankee swap with $10 minimum. to RSVP Email Jeanie or call or text 860-416-3692.
There is plenty more on the planning table. Keep an eye out.