[BSW] Dec. 19 field trip and ride info + Upcoming speakers + Misc.

[KATHY BILTON]

Upcoming field trip co-sponsored by the Maryland Native Plant Society, 
Potowmack Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society, Botanical Society 
of Washington, and Mattawoman Watershed Society

Sunday, December 19 - 11am - 4pm - Winter Solstice Field Trip & Hooley
https://mdflora.org/event-4593553

It seems I have been designated as the coordinator of carpooling. :-)

At this point in time, I have one person who needs a ride from the 
Clarendon area and another person who is offering a ride to two people, 
leaving from the Cleveland Park area at 9:45 a.m. In addition, someone in 
Takoma Park is offering a ride for 3 people.

If you wish to take up on one of the ride offers or can give a ride, 
please let me know.  kathy at fred.net

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Some upcoming speakers and topics:

January 4th: John Kress  “Coevolution in the Anthropocene: The Complexity
of Nature in a Rapidly Changing World.”

February 1st:

March 1st: Doug Ripley - "Exploring the South Atlantic and Southern
Oceans: Views of the Flora, Fauna, and Geology of the Falkland Islands,
South Georgia Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula"

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Michael Pollan On Plants That Change Our Minds, From Tea To Peyote
https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/michael-pollan-book-excerpt/

City Trees are Turning Green Early, Prompting Warnings about Food and 
Pollination
https://www.npr.org/2021/11/30/1059375777/city-trees-are-turning-green-early-prompting-warnings-for-food-and-pollination

He Spent Almost 50 Years Alone at 10,000 feet. His Hobby Helped Shape 
Climate Research in the Rockies.
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/he-spent-almost-50-years-alone-at-10000-feet-his-hobby-helped-shape-climate-research-in-the-rockies/

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Dues for 2022

There are two ways to pay Botanical Society of Washington 2022 Dues ($10 
for individual or $15 for two at one address) to the Treasurer.

1) Mail check payable to Botanical Society of Washington to:
    Paul Peterson, 4520 Cheltenham Dr., Bethesda MD 20814

2) Pay using Venmo: Paul Peterson: @BotSoc-Wash

Instructions for those new to Venmo:

1. Set up Venmo app on your phone
2. Link to method of payment, such as a bank account or credit card
3. Select pay
4. Enter  @BotSoc-Wash on the Add Recipients line
5. Enter dollar amount, such as $10 or $15
6. Enter  Dues  on the What's it for line
7. Select  Pay  and follow instructions, if you have more than one bank
listed you are prompted to select one or the other

You actually do not need to use Paul's name. All you need is the Venmo
name  @BotSoc-Wash. If you search Paul Peterson in Venmo you will see the
Botanical Society of Washington logo taken from the coffee mug and the
Venmo name @BotSoc-Wash.

There are no fees if you use your bank  account; there is a 3% fee if you
use a credit card.