2024 Events
March 23, SWMHS Meeting
Saturday at 3 pm at Romence Gardens
9660 Shaver Rd, Portage, MI 49024
“What New Hostas Are Out There”, presented by Ed Steinbrecher.
Featuring a good look at the new varieties available on the market for the Hosta collector.
This presentation is available on Zoom. Look for the link in your email. If joining us in person, feel free to bring a snack to share.
April 27, SWMHS Meeting
Saturday at 3pm
“Garden for Wildlife: Habitat Certification for the National Wildlife Federation”, presented by Bethany Gray, Certified Ohio Naturalist & Educator for the National Wildlife Federation and Ohio Bluebird Society.
Featuring the steps necessary to certify your yard, school, business, church, or local park with the National Wildlife Federation as a wildlife habitat. Learn how to increase the declining pollinator population on your property and how the removal of invasive plants helps birds and wildlife. Other tips include making brush piles, pesticide reduction/elimination, leaving some of the leaves, and appropriate use of nest boxes. Some Citizen Science programs and apps will also be reviewed to share your observation data with scientists.
May 2, Bus Trip
Thursday all day – more details coming
First stop, Veldheer Tulip Gardens, Holland, MI. It’s Tulip-Time! Then on to Jonker’s Garden Nursery. Next stop Walter’s Gardens-tour and lunch. Our final destination is Blue Horizon Nursery, a grower offering some of the rarest and finest trees, ornamental shrubs, and lovely display gardens.
Bus Trip and admission included with your membership. Renew now! Lunch will be for a small fee.
More specific details coming soon!