Thursday, March 22, 2012

March 2012 Meeting

Presented by
Les Price, Price Apiaries












District 1 Lucheon and Awards Banquet and Auction


District Awards
First Place - Yearbook
and awards in three other categories
Public Relations, Garden Therapy and
Historic Preservation and Restoration
Congratulations Southwind Garden Club!

February 21, 2012 Meeting



The Challenges of Poisoned Water
presenter
SGC Member
Lila Lusk
*Challenges cannot be ignored
*Solutions exist
*Steps can be taken
*Each individual has a role
Why Are America's Waterways in Peril
What Warning Signals Does Nature Give Us
What is the Biggest Polluter of Water
How can Communities Fight Industrial Pollution
How can We Save the Habitat for Endangered Species
Why is Storm Water Runoff a Major New Threat
Strategies for Protecting Ecosystems At Home
*Turn off water when brushing teeth (3 gal/day)
*Fix leaky faucets (20 gal/day)
*Wash only full loads of clothes (15-50 gal/load)
*Water our yards before 8am (25 gal/day)
*Use a broom instead of hose to clean driveways and sidewalks (150 gal/each time)
*Check sprinkler systems for leaks, over sprays and broken sprinkler heads (500 gal/month)
*Use organic mulch around plants (Hundreds of gal/year)

February 13, 2012 Board Meeting

Celebrating Valentine's Day at the February Board Meeting.