Rewilding is a term to describe sustainable landscaping practices to enhance biodiversity and climate resilience, with an emphasis on native plants, and the insects, bees, birds and butterflies that depend on them.  Dr. Palsdottir will discuss strategies to replace sterile conventional monocultures with wildlife with nature friendly vibrant native and organic gardens.

New York City and New York State were founded by the Dutch as New Netherland. The Dutch presence in New York has shaped the city’s economy, culture and outlook ever since. This presentation will explore the founding and development of Dutch New York, its distinctive culture and its impact on the future of New York and the United States.

Long Island’s nearness to the Atlantic Ocean and the Sound have been both a blessing and a curse. The ocean brought the first explorers and the colonists to our shores. It was also that same ocean that brought pirates, midnight raiders and Prohibition era Rumrunners. The story continues to this day. Join noted Long Island historian Noel Gish for an informative and lively discussion.

Plant a spring bulb pot in the lasagna technique. Layering three different spring-flowering bulbs in a pot will surprise you this spring with a colorful mix of red tulips, cream daffodils and purple grape hyacinths. You will get a 14” inch plastic terra cotta pot, potting soil, and various bulbs selected to bloom in mid/spring on your doorstep or patio. The workshop will teach you how to layer the bulbs at their required depths, how to properly winterize the pot, how to maintain through winter and what to do in the spring.
Place: outdoors at Clark Botanic Garden (or indoors if weather is inclement)
Cost: $40 per pot/person - Bring Gloves

Join us as we visit Sunnyside, the home of Washington Irving, in the historic Hudson Valley town of Sleepy Hollow. Decked in holiday splendor for the first time, we will have a guided tour of the charming cottage where the famed author resided.
We will also have the opportunity to visit the Union Church of Pocantico Hills, which was built by J. D, Rockefeller in 1921 in the Gothic Revival Style. The beautiful church is adorned with the magnificent Chagall and Matisse stained glass windows.
For our holiday luncheon, we will return to last season’s wonderful venue, the River Market Bar and Kitchen, in nearby Tarrytown. After lunch, we head back home

Anthony Marinello, CNLP, will discuss the proper maintenance of home landscapes with wildlife.  Learn the how-to’s, when’s, and why’s of nature-friendly garden maintenance as well as the tools and techniques for maintaining your native gardens and backyard wildlife habitats.

The Auxiliary of the Fanny Dwight Clark Memorial Garden, Inc. Invites you to our Autumn Luncheon & Wine Bingo.
Enjoy lunch, raffles, and a garden tour by Master Horticulturist, Bonnie Klein

RSVP by Monday, October 7th. Seating is limited.

Sponsored by The Fanny Dwight Clark Memorial Garden, Inc.
-Increase flexibility, strength and balance.
-Release tension and stress.
-Enjoy deep relaxation.
All welcome – no prior yoga experience necessary!

Join us for our annual wreath-making workshop at Clark House.
You will leave with your custom-crafted fresh green wreath adorned with a beautiful bow and fresh pinecones. Bring your trims, a set of pruners, sturdy gloves and a bag for lunch. We will have all the varieties of seasonal greens you have come to expect as well as fresh coffee all day.
Learn the correct techniques for making a wreath as well as learn to make your own beautiful bow. 
* Act Quickly - Space is Limited *

Fee includes bow, pinecones, holly berries, fresh greens wreath form, wire