Herndon Environmental Network Newsletter - November 2016
Herndon Environmental Network
Herndon Environmental Network Newsletter - November 2016
Hello again, HEN followers. Read on for news and info about what’s going on this month:
COMMUNITY GARDEN UPDATES:
If you are interested in taking an active role in the Community Garden project, or just want to connect with local gardeners, join us at our next planning meeting:
Community Garden Planning Meeting
WHEN: Thursday, November 11, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
WHERE: Herndon Fortnightly Library, 768 Center St, Herndon
Would you like to support the community garden? This is how you can help:
Become a HEN member! All membership fees (new and renewals) received between now and the end of 2016 will go toward the community garden project.
Send a check to Herndon Environmental Network, PO BOX 1704, Herndon, VA 20170 (specify Community Garden on check.) We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and all donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Like and share the Herndon Community Garden at Bruin Park page on Facebook. This page is focused on topics related to gardening and local food; please post thoughts and articles you think might be of interest to others.
Shop through Amazon Smile and we will receive a small donation (at no cost to you) each time you make an eligible purchase. On your first visit to Amazon Smile, select Herndon Environmental Network as your preferred charity. Make sure to bookmark Amazon Smile and always shop through this link.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH:
Tree Planting at Herndon's Chestnut Grove Cemetery
WHEN: Saturday, November 19, 9am to 11am
WHERE: 831 Drainesville Rd, Herndon
Join us to plant 10 trees at the cemetery, in cooperation with John Dudzinsky, Herndon's Community Arborist.
Dress for the weather, and wear sturdy, closed-toe boots. Tools (shovels, etc) and work gloves will be provided.
RSVP to in...@herndonenvironment.org if you are interested in attending.
Runnymede Interpretive Garden Workday
WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 9am to 11am
WHERE: Runnymede Park, 195 Herndon Parkway, Herndon
Join Friends of Runnymede Park to restore Runnymede's interpretive garden to its diversity of native plants. This workday is focused on removing overgrown Black-eyed Susan Obedient Plant.
Any plants you dig will be yours to keep - if you can't use them, think beyond your garden and dig some for a neighbor, your child's or grandchild's school! Bring a shovel if you can. Bring work gloves.
RSVP to in...@herndonenvironment.org or contact Friends of Runnymede Park directly if you want to help out!
For more upcoming HEN and other environmental events see our Google Calendar at http://www.herndonenvironment.org/calendar.html