HAWK

March 2, 2010
7:00 pm
Matthews Community Center
100 McDowell Street
704 814 0877

Has all of this winter rain left the low spots in your yard looking like the Congaree Swamp? Well here at HAWK we say when mother nature hands you a bog, make a bog garden. Join us as the popular Dr. Larry Mellichamp leads a fun and informative discussion of this unique way to garden.
Bog gardens are great for low lying, slow draining areas of our yards. Dr. M will talk about natural sites as well as offering hints for containers and formal beds. Bog gardens provide a showcase for many unique plants that only thrive in super moist conditions. We'll learn how to select the best native varieties to provide maximum beauty and benefits to wildlife.
Dr. Larry Mellichamp is a Professor of Botany at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and currently director of the UNCC Botanical Gardens. He travels and lectures worldwide; is the author of several books and in 2009 was the first recipient of the NC Native Plant Associations B.W. Wells Award in recognition of his educational efforts on behalf on native plants.

The meeting starts promptly at 7pm and is free and open to everyone. For more information www.habitatsteward.org, HAWKncwf@gmail.com or call 704 814 0877

JOIN US ON April 6 AND MEET PAT MCMILLAN, HOST OF ETV'S EXPEDITIONS WITH PAT


Times they are a changin' and animals and plants are racing to keep up. Join Clemson University naturalist and host of the ETV program Expeditions, Patrick McMillan for a look at plants and animals on the move. Alteration of habitats, moderation in winter temperatures and extreme droughts are forcing native species to seek refuge in new regions. As a consequence, the Carolinas are becoming a home away from home for some new and interesting species. Learn what is happening in our neck of the woods – the Piedmont.

Patrick is the host, co-creator, and writer of the popular and award-winning ETV nature program Expeditions with Patrick McMillan. Over the past 15 years Patrick has worked as a professional naturalist, biologist and educator. His range of experience has concentrated on botany (plant science) though he is also well-respected through his work in ichthyology, herpetology, and mammalogy. Patrick is a professional naturalist, lecturer, and director of the Campbell Museum of Natural History at Clemson University.

Tuesday, April 6, 7pm
Matthews Community Center
100 McDowell Street
Matthews, NC 28105
704 814 0877
hawkncwf@gmail.com

The meeting begins at 7pm and is free and open to everyone.


HAWK WANTS TO HELP YOU REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE

Please save and bring with you to the HAWK meetings the following items. We will make sure they are reused, recycled or disposed of properly! Save them during our summer break or drop off items at the Matthews Community Center at 100 McDowell Street, Matthews, NC

Batteries - A, AA, AAA, C and D
Wine corks--Natural and synthetic/plastic
Cell phones
Eyeglasses
Aluminum pull tabs
Water and soda bottle twist off caps
Inkjet cartridges
Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs
Egg cartons
Wire Coat hangers

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HAWK OFFICERS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
President, Carol Buie-Jackson, GardenHabitat@gmail.com 704 814 0877
Vice President, Debbie Foster, FostDebbie@gmail.com
Treasurer, Frank Hughes, Dfuse180@yahoo.com
Secretary, Joan Melville, Melville@bellsouth.net