From kathy at fred.net Tue Nov 2 11:57:15 2021 From: kathy at fred.net (KATHY BILTON) Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2021 12:57:15 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [BSW] Reminder: BSW meeting this evening at 7pm EDT - "Doors" opening by 6:45 Message-ID: This evening's meeting will start at 7pm, but those wishing to socialize a bit beforehand are welcome to log on early. The doors will be open by 6:45pm. Tuesday, November 2 at 7pm Topic: "Fragrant Antheriums: Do They Really Exist?" Speaker: M?nica Carlsen Flier: http://botsoc.org/nov21.pdf Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89467190324?pwd=N3VqVGFudFZIbkNyMEprSWpLdExTUT09 There will be a waiting room. The Power of Plants (Story about M?nica Carlsen, our next speaker) https://thestl.com/culture/the-power-of-plants/ From kathy at fred.net Fri Nov 12 11:55:27 2021 From: kathy at fred.net (KATHY BILTON) Date: Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:55:27 -0500 (EST) Subject: [BSW] Next meeting 7 December - Last month's recording link - Dues due - Biodegradable glitter - Plant-based romance Message-ID: Our Holiday-at-Home December party will be on Tuesday, 7 December, at 7p.m. at which outgoing president, Shruti Dube, will speak about the medicinal plants of India. Here is the zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89673854692?pwd=ZjlMdmE3ZGFzSzBxTVhsM2d6c0Q4UT09 ---------------------------------------------------------- Recording of our November meeting's presentation by M?nica Carlsen on the topic: "Fragrant Antheriums: Do They Really Exist?" https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Gf-ObcijKEAhg7LR2rK_DcQKR-SJuhFQg1EbR-ZAg _XRiuo3zZPcvwBhExe_QnnS.eo6nf0kFfqvVkxEW Passcode: 92^r4p3e ----------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Virginia Native Plant Society Online Auction - bidding opens on the 15th and ends on the 28th https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=28558&CFID=37497995&CFTOKEN=be85fbdf993f31c4-CF26A829-E2EA-5E89-F41CDA1B19832133 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, November 14 - VNPS Potowmack Chapter 2021 Annual Meeting & Program Program: My Year Playing with Litter: Exploring the Effects of Leaf Litter Removal on Insect Communities Max Ferlauto outlines his PhD dissertation research and discusses preliminary results. https://vnps.org/potowmack/events/potowmack-chapter-2021-annual-meeting-program-via-zoom/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, November 30 - 7-9pm MNPS Monthly Meeting Gardening with Local Ecotype Native Plants by Christopher Puttock https://mdflora.org/event-4446833 -------------------------------------------------------------------- This New Biodegradable Glitter is Made Entirely of Plants https://www.fastcompany.com/90695646/this-new-biodegradable-glitter-is-made-entirely-from-plants ----------------------------------------------------------------- Their Romance Blossomed from a Love of Plants https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/12/style/sarah-santucci-kevin-zhang-wedding.html From kathy at fred.net Tue Nov 16 09:06:56 2021 From: kathy at fred.net (KATHY BILTON) Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:06:56 -0500 (EST) Subject: [BSW] =?utf-8?q?=E2=80=9CEndangered_Pine_Barrens_Communities_at_?= =?utf-8?q?Their_Southernmost_Extent_in_Maryland=E2=80=9D_-_Tuesday=2C_Nov?= =?utf-8?q?ember_16_at_7_pm?= Message-ID: ?Endangered Pine Barrens Communities at Their Southernmost Extent in Maryland? - November 16, 2021 at 7 pm Many people have asked what is at stake if the Maglev Superconducting Railway proposal between Washington and Baltimore is approved.? One outcome would be that rare plant and animal communities at Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center would be harmed and irreplaceable natural resources could be lost forever.? We invite you to join the Friends of Patuxent for our annual meeting on the evening of November 16, with Rod Simmons, plant ecologist and biologist, for a fascinating exploration of the northern sand barrens at the Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center and learn why these natural areas are so highly valued and must be protected. This is a free online program presented in cooperation with the National Parks Conservation Association, Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 7 pm.? Please click on the link below to register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-of-patuxent-annual-membership-meeting-2021-registration-203466452637 Thank you. Board of Directors Friends of Patuxent ? ? ?? From kathy at fred.net Mon Nov 29 09:04:34 2021 From: kathy at fred.net (KATHY BILTON) Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:04:34 -0500 (EST) Subject: [BSW] In search of some botanical trivia questions for the Holiday Zoom Meeting Message-ID: Hope you've had a good holiday weekend! Our holiday Zoom is coming up in just over a week and we're inviting you to submit some botanical trivia questions (and the answers) that we can use for a botanically themed quiz before the presidential address. PRIZES will be not only awarded but mailed to your home (or office)! Please email your trivia question(s) to Robin or Kathy. Robin Everly - EverlyR at si.edu Kathy Bilton - kathy at fred.net Here is a flier with the topic and a Zoom link. More specifics will be sent out in the next couple of days. There will be a google doc to RSVP so we'll know how many are planning to attend. http://botsoc.org/dec21.pdf . . _\/ \/_ _\/\/_ _\_\_\/\/_/_/_ / /_/\/\_\ \ _/\/\_ /\ /\ ' '