BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mill Creek Towne Garden Club - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mill Creek Towne Garden Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mill Creek Towne Garden Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20260316T164539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T165722Z UID:10884-1776502800-1776513600@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Mill Creek Extreme Cleanup\, Saturday\, April 18 DESCRIPTION:Please join the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club\, Rock Creek Conservancy\, and Montgomery Parks for our 2026 EXTREME CLEANUP of Mill Creek Stream on Saturday\, April 18\, 2026 for a litter removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution\, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner\, safer\, and more beautiful for all. Event location\, directions\, and information will be sent prior to the event. This annual event is a watershed-wide cleanup movement with the goal of total trash removal throughout Rock Creek\, its tributaries\, and surrounding neighborhoods and parklands. Information is included in this link:\n \nhttps://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/extreme-cleanup\n \nAdditional information will be sent from the event leader one business day before the event. It’s a campaign clean up event\, so go with your family or friends\, pick out a point in the creek area where you can pick up trash\, and spend as much time as you want. Every little bit helps.\n \nWe hope you’ll join us!\n\n\nRegistration required. See below for registration link for this event.\n\nMill Creek Stream Cleanup Registration URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/mill-creek-extreme-cleanup-saturday-april-18/ CATEGORIES:Free,Seasonal,special event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Sat-18Apr2026-Mill-Creek-Spring-Clean-Up-join-us.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MCT Garden Club":MAILTO:info@mctgardenclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260329T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260329T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20260326T023208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T023208Z UID:10906-1774798200-1774805400@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:FREE Native Tree & Shrub Giveaway - Sunday\, March 29 DESCRIPTION:The Mill Creek Towne Garden Club is pleased to offer our community FREE native trees and shrubs!!!! \nSunday\, March 29th \n3:30 pm-5:30 pm \n7617 Warbler Ln\, Derwood\, MD 20855 \nFirst come first serve\, limit 4 plants per household. The trees and shrubs come bareroot – they need to be planted as soon as possible\, and you will need to provide deer protection unless they are inside a fenced area that the deer do not frequent. Please use some damp newspaper to wrap the roots up until they are ready for planting. \nDeer management and Tree cages: Watch for the presence of deer. Use repellents during installations and cage ALL trees and shrubs to prevent deer browsing and rubbing. Cage immediately upon planting to avoid catastrophe!  For guidance on caging see this handy guide:  https://mywoodlot.com/images/supporting_information/installing_tree_cages.pdf \nDeer fencing material: Tenax brand deer fencing is recommended. This material is UV stable and sturdier than the usual flimsy mesh typically available at Home Depot and Lowes. The flimsy stuff will tear more easily and is know to ensnare and kill both birds and snakes.  To avoid the bird and snake problem and for a sturdy product\, be sure to purchase Tenax with 1-¾” by 2” mesh size. Zip ties work well to secure the Tenax to a stake and to itself. \nFor more detailed guidance on planting and caring for bare root trees and shrubs visit: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Documents/Planting-Guide-Brochure.pdf \nThese plants are free to the public\, but we do welcome donations to the Club to help us continue to beautify our neighborhood and provide quality programming. To donate please visit www.mctgardenclub.org/donations/ and consider joining the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club! \nDonate Today!\n2026 Mill Creek Towne Garden Club Tree Giveaway Species List\n \nPawpaw (Asimina triloba) \nA shrub or small tree that tolerates shade\, pawpaw produces a fruit that is readily eaten by wildlife and humans.  It has a height 15 to 30 feet\, a spread of 15 to 30 feet\, and prefers full sun to part shade and moist fertile soils.  Often spreads by root suckers to form colonies or thickets. \n \nAmerican hazelnut (Corylus americana) \nThis fast growing\, nut producing\, multi-stemmed shrub can reach heights of 8 to 15 feet with a spread usually slightly greater than the height.  Hazelnut prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained loamy soil.  Fruit matures in September\, is edible\, and benefits turkey\, deer and other wildlife.  This Maryland native displays a copper-red color in the fall. \n \nAmerican beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) \nThis native shrub quickly grows 5 to 8 feet tall and almost as wide with drooping branches.  It prefers moist well drained soils and will tolerate light shade\, but is intolerant of deep shade.  Clusters of purple berries that form on the stems in the fall are an important food source for more than forty species of songbirds. \n \nButtonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) \nA deciduous shrub that grows only on wet sites\, buttonbush is usually 3 to 12 feet tall with a spread of 4 to 8 feet. The seed is consumed by small birds and ducks.  Buttonbush must be planted at the water’s edge.  Prefers full sun to partial shade. URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/free-native-tree-shrub-giveaway-sunday-march-29/ CATEGORIES:Free,garden,Seasonal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Free-Native-Tree-Giveaway-4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20260130T161408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T164836Z UID:10837-1774378800-1774382400@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Why You Need to Add Water to Your Garden DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 \n7pm \nMill Creek Parish United Methodist\n7101 Horizon Terrace\nDerwood\, MD 20855 \nJoin us for a special presentation on an “Why You Need to Add Water to Your Garden”\, by guest speaker\, Mike Coan\, Oasis Water Gardens\, on Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026 at 7pm. \n\nFREE\nLight Refreshments provided\n\nMost of us spend a lot of time thinking about plants\, color\, and structure in our gardens — but water is often the piece that’s missing. \nIn this talk\, we take a practical look at what water actually brings to a garden. Not just how it looks\, but how it changes the way a space feels and how people use it every day. \nWe’ll talk about why ponds and waterfalls naturally become focal points\, how they create movement and sound\, and why so many people find themselves drawn to sit near water without even realizing it. \nWe’ll also spend time on the ecological side of things. Even small water features can make a big difference for birds\, pollinators\, frogs\, and other local wildlife. Adding water often turns a garden into a living\, active ecosystem rather than something that’s just nice to look at. \nWe’ll wrap up by walking through the core principles behind building a water feature\, starting with small\, simple waterfalls and then showing how those same ideas carry through to larger ponds and more complex designs. The goal is to help people understand how water features work at a fundamental level and to demystify some of the questions we hear all the time. \nRSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org \nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \nTHIS EVENT IS FREE\, BUT DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED! \nDonations pay for landscaping\, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances\, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings. \nNOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather\, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled. \n  URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/why-you-need-to-add-water-to-your-garden/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\, 7101 Horizon Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855 CATEGORIES:Free,garden,Nature,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Why-You-Need-to-Add-Water-to-Your-Garden-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="MCT Garden Club":MAILTO:info@mctgardenclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20260114T202859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T161754Z UID:10775-1771959600-1771963200@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:All About Chiles DESCRIPTION:7pm \nMill Creek Parish United Methodist\n7101 Horizon Terrace\nDerwood\, MD 20855 \nJoin us for a special presentation on an “All About Chiles”\, by guest speaker\, Betty Cichy\, Master Gardener on Tuesday\, February 24\, 2026 at 7pm. \n\nFREE\nLight Refreshments provided\n\nMaster Gardener Betty Cichy will cover topics in this talk related to how to choose\, grow\, cook\, preserve and enjoy hot peppers and Chiles. Learn about how to garden and take care of your Chiles\, hot peppers\, and how to incorporate them into your cooking. \nBetty Cichy Bio:\nA master gardener since 2020\, Betty Cichy was a reporter and features writer for the Bucks County Courier Times and the Doylestown Intelligencer newspapers in Pennsylvania for 20 years\, eventually serving as Food Editor. She also covered gardening for the papers\, and became a Master Gardener after retirement. She has had home vegetable gardens for most of her life\, and those gardens have always included chile peppers – a special interest. She now writes a column\, “The Seasonal Kitchen\,” for The Seed\, the monthly newsletter of the Montgomery County Master Gardener organization. \nRSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org \nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \nTHIS EVENT IS FREE\, BUT DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED! \nDonations pay for landscaping\, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances\, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings. \nNOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather\, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled. URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/all-about-chiles/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\, 7101 Horizon Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855 CATEGORIES:Free,garden,Seasonal,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/All-About-Chiles-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="MCT Garden Club":MAILTO:info@mctgardenclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20250903T180607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T184632Z UID:10592-1761678000-1761681600@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Introduction to the World of Herbs DESCRIPTION:October 28\, 2025 \n7pm \nMill Creek Parish United Methodist\n7101 Horizon Terrace\nDerwood\, MD 20855 \nJoin us for a special presentation on an “Introduction to the World of Herbs”\, by guest speaker\, Pat Kenny\, Master Gardener on Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025 at 7pm. \n\nFREE\nLight Refreshments provided\n\nLearn about the care\, maintenance\, and uses of the different types of herbs\, a popular and interesting aspect of gardening. \nPat’s Bio \nA Master Gardener for over 25 years\, Pat is a well known speaker on the topic of herbs.  She has been a member of the Herb Society of America for 40+ years and a medical and biological illustrator at NIH for 30 years.  Pat was also the caretaker of the National Library of Medicine Herb Garden at NIH. Over several decades\, she has taught about herbs and herbcraft for the USDA Graduate School – Evening Programs\, the Montgomery County Recreation Department\, and the University of Maryland – Extension Master Gardener Program. She adds more herbs to her vegetable garden every year! \nRSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org \nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \nTHIS EVENT IS FREE\, BUT DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED! \nDonations pay for landscaping\, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances\, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings. \nNOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather\, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled. \n  URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/introduction-to-the-world-of-herbs/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\, 7101 Horizon Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855 CATEGORIES:Free,garden,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Introduction-to-the-World-of-Herbs.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250503T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20250325T162339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T220830Z UID:10387-1746259200-1746273600@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Mill Creek Towne Garden Club Plant & Yard Sale - Sat May 3 DESCRIPTION:YARD SALE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY\, MAY 3 \nSaturday \nMay 3\, 2025 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM \n17805 Vinyard Lane \nDerwood\, MD 20855 \nCome and check out our amazing selection of plants and yard sale items including: \n\nPlants and Seedlings\nPotting Containers/Vases\nKitchen play set for kids\, toys\nAssorted household items\nand more!\n\nPlease help support the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club by participating in our Spring Plant & Yard Sale. Proceeds from sales and donations will help defray the costs for landscaping and maintenance of Mill Creek Towne’s main entrances and garden-related educational programs for the Derwood community! Thank you for all your help and contributions! \nAbout the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club \nEstablished in 1968\, the objective of the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club is to stimulate and increase knowledge and interest in all facets of gardening among amateurs\, establish an active community beautification program and encourage civic beautification\, and foster group activities for the benefit of the members and the community. The garden club also landscapes and maintains the Mill Creek Towne entrances and common areas. \n  \n  URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/mill-creek-towne-garden-club-plant-yard-sale-sat-april-26/ LOCATION:17805 Vinyard Lane\, 17805 Vinyard Lane\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,garden,Seasonal,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Come-and-check-out-our-amazing-selection-of-plants-and-yard-sale-items-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250419T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20250325T162330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T182556Z UID:10383-1745053200-1745064000@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Mill Creek Extreme Clean Up - Saturday\, April 19 DESCRIPTION:Please join the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club\, Rock Creek Conservancy\, and Montgomery Parks for our 2025 EXTREME CLEANUP of Mill Creek Stream on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025 for a litter removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution\, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner\, safer\, and more beautiful for all. Event location\, directions\, and information will be sent prior to the event. This annual event is a watershed-wide cleanup movement with the goal of total trash removal throughout Rock Creek\, its tributaries\, and surrounding neighborhoods and parklands. Information is included in this link:\n \nhttps://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/extreme-cleanup\n \nWe will update you the week of April 13\, 2025 with instruction and locations of where you can pick up supplies and leave your trash. It’s a campaign clean up event\, so go with your children\, family or friends\, pick out a point in the creek area where you can pick up trash\, and spend as much time as you want. Every little bit helps.\n \nWe hope you’ll join us!\n\n\nRegistration required. See below for registration link for this event.\n\nSign Up for Mill Creek Stream Cleanup URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/mill-creek-extreme-clean-up-saturday-april-19/ CATEGORIES:Free,Nature,special event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Sat-19Apr2025-Mill-Creek-Spring-Clean-Up-join-us.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250325T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250325T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20250211T180635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T184706Z UID:10326-1742929200-1742932800@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Make a Spectacle in the Garden! DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special presentation on how to “Make a Spectacle in the Garden”\, by guest speaker\, Marie Rojas\, Master Gardener on Tuesday\, March 25\, 2025 at 7pm. \n\nFREE\nLight Refreshments provided\n\nLearn about the best natives\, newest nativars\, and guilt-free non-natives for our region that will add spice and interest to your garden. Marie will also touch on basic plant healthcare to help you grow a garden that will thrive without a lot of ongoing maintenance from you. \nMarie Rojas has been providing Integrated Pest Management services for homeowners\, nursery growers and property managers through her company\, Borders and Butterflies\, for nearly 30 years. She serves on several green industry boards\, including the Professional Grounds Management Society D.C. Branch\, the Environmental Program Advisory Committee for Montgomery County Public Schools\, and the University of Maryland Montgomery County Extension Advisory Committee. Marie has been a Montgomery County Master Gardener since 1994. She also keeps bees and heritage chickens with her husband on their historic 92-acre farm in the Agricultural Reserve of Montgomery County. \nRSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org \nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \nTHIS EVENT IS FREE\, BUT DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED! \nDonations pay for landscaping\, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances\, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings. \nNOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather\, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled. URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/make-a-spectacle-in-the-garden/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\, 7101 Horizon Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855 CATEGORIES:Free,garden,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/March-MCT-Meeting-Making-a-Spectacle-in-the-Garden.png ORGANIZER;CN="MCT Garden Club":MAILTO:info@mctgardenclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241022T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20240926T155000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T161126Z UID:10117-1729623600-1729627200@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Reduce\, Reuse\, and Recycle Program DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation on Montgomery County’s Recycling Program with guest speaker Barbara Fonseca\, a program specialist in Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection Recycling and Resource Management Division. In this presentation\, we will learn about the latest information and programs aimed to reduce waste in our county. \nWe invite you to join us and learn more about this program and hopefully be inspired to help make our county a little more GREEN! \n\nFREE\nLight Refreshments provided\n\nRSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org \nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \nTHIS EVENT IS FREE\, BUT DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED! \nDonations pay for landscaping\, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances\, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings. \nNOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather\, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled. URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/reduce-reuse-and-recycle-program/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\, 7101 Horizon Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855 CATEGORIES:Free,Nature,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/recycle-post-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="MCT Garden Club":MAILTO:info@mctgardenclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20240222T155432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T140559Z UID:9496-1714204800-1714219200@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Mill Creek Towne Garden Club Plant & Yard Sale DESCRIPTION:Saturday \nApril 27\, 2024 \n8:00AM – 12:00PM \n17805 Vinyard Lane \nDerwood\, MD 20855 \nCome and check out our amazing selection of plants and yard sale items including: \n\nPlants and Seedlings\nPotting Containers/Vases\nNotecards\nKitchen play set for kids\, toys\nAssorted household items\nand more!\n\nPlease help support the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club by participating in our Spring Plant & Yard Sale. Proceeds from sales and donations will help defray the costs for landscaping and maintenance of Mill Creek Towne’s main entrances and garden-related educational programs for the Derwood community! Thank you for all your help and contributions! \nAbout the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club\n \n\n\nEstablished in 1968\, the objective of the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club is to stimulate and increase knowledge and interest in all facets of gardening among amateurs\, establish an active community beautification program and to encourage civic beautification\, and foster group activities for the benefit of the members and the community. The garden club also landscapes and maintains the Mill Creek Towne entrances and common areas. \n  URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/mill-creek-towne-garden-club-plant-yard-sale/ LOCATION:17805 Vinyard Lane\, 17805 Vinyard Lane\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855\, United States CATEGORIES:Family,garden,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Come-and-check-out-our-amazing-selection-of-plants-and-yard-sale-items-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="MCT Garden Club":MAILTO:info@mctgardenclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240423T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20240216T210710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T211056Z UID:9505-1713898800-1713902400@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Easy to Grow Houseplants DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 23\, 2024 \n7:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nProvided by: Mill Creek Towne Garden Club\nLocation:\nMill Creek Parish United Methodist\n7101 Horizon Terrace\nDerwood\, MD 20855 \n\nFree\nLight Refreshments\n\nJoin us for a gardening presentation on “Easy to Grow Houseplants” with Bonita Condon\, a master gardener with the Montgomery County Master Gardener Program. \n\nThis demo/talk discusses some common house plants with information on the tools required; the selection of plants\, locations\, and containers; the maintenance and propagation of your plants; and common pests and diseases. \nPlease be advised that all Montgomery County Master Gardener talks are the property of the University of Maryland Extension\, and that recording of the talks is not permitted.  \n\n\n\n\n\nBonita’s Bio:\n\n\nBonita became a Master Gardener in 2014 after retiring from the National Institutes of Health. She is an avid vegetable gardener\, loves perennials\, and combats non-native invasive species in our parks and grasslands.  Her special interests include working with individuals with mobility limitations\, raised garden beds\, and tools that accommodate special needs. She is a certified Weed Warrior\, and an advisor on the Town of Kensington GreenScape committee. \nRSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org \n\n\n \nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \n\n\n \nTHIS EVENT IS FREE\, BUT DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED! \nDonations pay for landscaping\, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances\, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings. \n\n\n \nNOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather\, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled. URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/easy-to-grow-houseplants/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\, 7101 Horizon Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855 CATEGORIES:garden,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Easy-to-Grow-Houseplants-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="MCT Garden Club":MAILTO:info@mctgardenclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240420T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240420T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20240313T200553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T162620Z UID:9526-1713603600-1713610800@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Mill Creek Stream Extreme Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Please join the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club\, Rock Creek Conservancy\, and Montgomery Parks for our 2024 EXTREME CLEANUP of Mill Creek Stream on Saturday\, April 20\, 2024 for a litter removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution\, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner\, safer\, and more beautiful for all. Event location\, directions\, and information will be sent prior to the event. This annual event is a watershed-wide cleanup movement with the goal of total trash removal throughout Rock Creek\, its tributaries\, and surrounding neighborhoods and parklands. Information is included in this link:\n \nhttps://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/extreme-cleanup\n \nWe will update you the week of April 14\, 2024 with instruction and locations of where you can pick up supplies and leave your trash. It’s a campaign clean up event\, so go with your children\, family or friends\, pick out a point in the creek area where you can pick up trash\, and spend as much time as you want. Every little bit helps.\n \nWe hope you’ll join us!\n\n\nRegistration required. See below for registration link for this event.\n\nMill Creek Extreme Clean Up 2024 Registration URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/mill-creek-stream-extreme-clean-up-20apr24/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Nature,special event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/20Apr2024-Mill-Creek-Spring-Clean-Up-join-us.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MCT Garden Club":MAILTO:info@mctgardenclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240419T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240419T110000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20240411T160203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T160446Z UID:9593-1713517200-1713524400@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Friday\, April 19th Mill Creek Extreme Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Please join the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club\, Rock Creek Conservancy\, and Montgomery Parks for our 2024 EXTREME CLEANUP of Mill Creek Stream on Friday\, April 19\, 2024 for a litter removal restoration event in Rock Creek Park. Trash is the visible form of stormwater pollution\, a major threat to water quality and park health and its removal makes the parklands cleaner\, safer\, and more beautiful for all. Event location\, directions\, and information will be sent prior to the event. This annual event is a watershed-wide cleanup movement with the goal of total trash removal throughout Rock Creek\, its tributaries\, and surrounding neighborhoods and parklands. Information is included in this link:\n \nhttps://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/extreme-cleanup\n \nWe will update you the week of April 14\, 2024 with instruction and locations of where you can pick up supplies and leave your trash. It’s a campaign clean up event\, so go with your children\, family or friends\, pick out a point in the creek area where you can pick up trash\, and spend as much time as you want. Every little bit helps.\n \nWe hope you’ll join us!\n\n\nRegistration required. See below for registration link for this event.\n\nFri_19Apr_Mill Creek Extreme Clean Up 2024 Registration URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/friday-april-19th-mill-creek-extreme-cleanup/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Towne Local Park\, 17401 Shady Grove Rd\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Nature,special event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fri-19Apr2024-Mill-Creek-Spring-Clean-Up-join-us.png ORGANIZER;CN="MCT Garden Club":MAILTO:info@mctgardenclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240412T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240412T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20240321T141105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T160412Z UID:9552-1712937600-1712944800@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:FREE Native Tree & Shrub Giveaway - Fri\, April 12\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 12\, 2024\, 4-6pm \nPick Up Location: 7617 Warbler Lane\, Derwood\, MD 20855 \nThe Mill Creek Towne Garden Club is pleased to offer FREE native trees and shrubs provided to us by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. \nWe are giving away 100 native trees and shrubs starting at 4pm and ending at 6pm on Friday\, April 12\, 2024. First come\, first serve. \nFor questions\, please use the contact form below. Thank you! \n Mill Creek Towne Garden Club - Free Native Tree & Shrub Giveaway Name:*FirstLast Phone* E-mail:* Message:This event is Free. Event dates/times are subject to change. Notifications will be sent to registered attendees if events need to be rescheduled.  Donations to the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club are appreciated. For details on how to donate\, please visit our Donations Page. reCAPTCHASubmitReset \nTrees/Shrubs: \n\nPin Oak\nServiceberry\nRedbud\nRiver Birch\nHazelnut\nBlack Cherry\nIndigo Bush\nSilky Dogwood\nAmerican Sycamore\n\nThe trees and shrubs will be available for pick up at 7617 Warbler Lane\, Derwood\, MD 20855. Please limit your selection to two plants per household. If you want more than two\, please provide your name and contact information so we can contact you. The trees come bareroot – they need to be planted as soon as possible and you will need to provide deer protection unless they are inside a fenced area that the deer do not frequent. Please bring damp newspaper to wrap the roots up until they are ready for planting.  \nFor more detailed guidance on planting and caring for bare root trees visit: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Documents/Planting-Guide-Brochure.pdf \nDealing with deer…Deer management and Tree cages: Watch for the presence of deer. Use repellents during installations and cage ALL trees and shrubs to prevent deer browsing and rubbing. I cannot emphasize this enough – cage immediately upon planting to avoid catastrophe!  For guidance on caging see this handy guide:  https://mywoodlot.com/images/supporting_information/installing_tree_cages.pdfDeer fencing material: I have had excellent success using Tenax brand deer fencing. This material is UV stable and sturdier than the usual flimsy mesh typically available at Home Depot and Lowes. The flimsy stuff will tear more easily and I have repeatedly found snakes stuck in this mesh.  To avoid the snake problem and for a sturdy product\, be sure to purchase Tenax with 1-¾” by 2” mesh size. Zip ties work well to secure the Tenax to a stake and to itself. \nDonations\nThese plants are free to the public\, but we do welcome donations to the Club to help us continue to beautify our neighborhood and provide quality programming. To donate and consider joining the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club\, please visit: \nDonate Today! \nResources\n\n\n\n\n Planting Guide Installing Tree Cages \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPin Oak \nPin Oak (Quercus palustris):  Growing up to 80 feet tall\, the Pin Oak is a majestic addition to any landscape. Its deeply lobed leaves turn a fiery red in fall\, while its tolerance for various soil conditions makes it an adaptable choice. \nPhoto Credit: Bruce Marlin\, CC BY-SA 2.5\n\n\n\n\n\nServiceberry \nEastern Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis): This charming small tree\, reaching heights of 15-25 feet\, is a showstopper in spring with delicate white flowers.  Edible berries follow in summer\, attracting a variety of birds and pollinators\, making it a favorite for wildlife gardens. \nPhoto Credit: Walter Siegmund\, CC BY-SA 3.0\n\n\n\n\n\nEastern Redbud \nEastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis): A fast-growing delight\, the Eastern Redbud bursts with vibrant pink blossoms in early spring before its heart-shaped leaves unfurl. This 20-30 foot tall tree is a guaranteed conversation starter and adds a pop of color to any yard. \nPhoto Credit: Downspec\, CC BY-SA 4.0\n\n\n\n\n\nRiver Birch \nRiver Birch (Betula nigra):  This fast-growing favorite can reach heights of 70-100 feet. Its most striking feature is the cinnamon-colored bark that peels in papery layers\, adding year-round interest.  Thriving in moist areas and tolerating occasional flooding\, it’s a perfect choice for wetter landscapes. \nPhoto Credit: By Jgwil2 – Own work\, CC BY-SA 4.0\, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89413687\n\n\n\n\n\nAmerican Hazelnut \nAmerican Hazelnut (Corylus americana):  A shade-tolerant understory hero\, the American Hazelnut grows 8-15 feet tall.  Not only does it provide delicious nuts for wildlife and people in fall\, but its contorted branches add a unique charm to your yard. \nBy Krzysztof Ziarnek\, Kenraiz – Own work\, CC BY-SA 4.0\, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=78618200\n\n\n\n\n\nBlack Cherry \nBlack Cherry (Prunus serotina): Reaching heights of 60-80 feet\, the Black Cherry is a haven for pollinators. Fragrant white flowers erupt in spring\, followed by clusters of dark\, sweet cherries enjoyed by birds and people alike. This fast-growing tree offers both beauty and delicious treats. \nKatrin Schneider\, korina.info – CC-BY-SA-4.0\, CC BY-SA 4.0 \, via Wikimedia Commons\n\n\n\n\n\nIndigo Bush \nIndigo Bush (Amorpha fruticosa): This low-maintenance gem grows 8-12 feet tall.  A true pollinator magnet\, it explodes with vibrant indigo flower spikes in summer\, adding a burst of color and attracting butterflies.  Easy to care for\, the indigo bush offers season-long visual interest. \nPhoto Credit: Аимаина хикари\, CC0\, via Wikimedia Commons\n\n\n\n\n\nSilky Dogwood \nSilky Dogwood (Cornus amomum):  A delicate shade-lover\, the Silky Dogwood reaches 6-8 feet tall. Clusters of white flowers grace the branches in spring\, followed by attractive red berries in fall.  Its reddish stems add a touch of winter beauty\, making it a captivating addition to shady areas. \nPhoto Credit: Douglas Goldman\, CC BY-SA 4.0 \, via Wikimedia Commons\n\n\n\n\n\nAmerican Sycamore \nAmerican Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis): A true giant of the forest\, the American Sycamore can reach heights of 100-130 feet.  Providing ample shade with its massive leaves\, it’s a perfect choice for large landscapes.  The distinctive bark adds a dramatic touch\, making it a statement tree for any yard. \nKatja Schulz from Washington\, D. C.\, USA\, CC BY 2.0 \, via Wikimedia Commons \n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n Planting Guide Installing Tree Cages URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/free-native-tree-shrub-giveaway-fri-april_12_2024/ LOCATION:C. Randall’s Home\, 7617 Warbler Lane\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,garden,Nature,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Free-Native-Tree-Giveaway-6.png ORGANIZER;CN="MCT Garden Club":MAILTO:info@mctgardenclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240326T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20240216T202939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T202939Z UID:9501-1711479600-1711483200@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Spring DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 26\, 2024 \n7:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nProvided by: Mill Creek Towne Garden Club \nLocation: \nMill Creek Parish United Methodist \n7101 Horizon Terrace \nDerwood\, MD 20855 \n\nFree\nLight Refreshments\n\nJoin us for a gardening presentation with Betsy Kingery\, a master gardener with the Montgomery County Master Gardener Program. \nThis talk addresses getting ready for the Spring landscape gardening season.  You will learn what to do at the end of Winter and early Spring and how to plan for later in the year.  There is an overview on climate conscious gardening and diverse planting with native and non-native/non-invasive plants. \nPlease be advised that all Montgomery County Master Gardener talks are the property of the University of Maryland Extension\, and that recording of the talks is not permitted. \nRSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org \nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \nTHIS EVENT IS FREE\, BUT DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED! \nDonations pay for landscaping\, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances\, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings. \nNOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather\, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled. URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/getting-ready-for-spring/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\, 7101 Horizon Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855 CATEGORIES:garden,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Getting-Ready-for-Spring.png ORGANIZER;CN="MCT Garden Club":MAILTO:info@mctgardenclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231024T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231024T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20230912T191318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T202350Z UID:9188-1698174000-1698177600@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Private Gardens of the Potomac and Chesapeake DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 24\, 2023 \n7 pm – 8 pm \nGuest Speaker: Claudia Kousoulas \nProvided by: Mill Creek Towne Garden Club \nLocation: \nMill Creek Parish United Methodist \n7101 Horizon Terrace \nDerwood\, MD 20855 \n\n\nFree\n\n\n\nLight Refreshments\n\n\n\n\nJoin Mill Creek Towne Garden Club on Tuesday\, October 24th and learn about “Private Gardens of the Potomac and Chesapeake” from our guest speaker\, Claudia Kousoulas\, a freelance writer and editor whose work focuses on design\, architecture\, urban planning\, and culinary history. She is the author of Contemporary Architecture in Washington\, DC; Bread & Beauty: A Year in Montgomery County’s Agricultural Reserve; and A Culinary History of Montgomery County\, Maryland. She lives in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\nBook Summary: \n\n\n\nEmbark on a captivating journey spanning the vast expanse from the vibrant Washington\, DC\, Metro Area to the serene Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Delve into the enchanting realm of 15 exquisite gardens\, carefully crafted by renowned designers\, as they unveil the captivating landscape style of the Capital region. \nThe book includes urban\, suburban\, and estate gardens\, from the DC to the Eastern Shore. And while it’s fun to get a peek into these private Edens\, the book also includes good information about design\, plant materials\, and sustainability.  \n\n\n\nRSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org \n\n\n\nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \n\n\n\nTHIS EVENT IS FREE\, BUT DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED! \nDonations pay for landscaping\, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances\, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings. \n\n\n\nNOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather\, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled. URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/private-gardens-of-the-potomac-and-chesapeake/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\, 7101 Horizon Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855 CATEGORIES:Free,garden,Nature,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Private-Gardens-of-the-Potomac-and-Chesapeake-24Oct-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MCT Garden Club":MAILTO:info@mctgardenclub.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230425T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230425T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20230409T162559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T163756Z UID:9041-1682449200-1682452800@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Planters for Spring - Tue\, April 25\, 7pm ET DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 25\, 2023  \n7 pm – 8 pm \nProvided by: Mill Creek Towne Garden Club \nLocation: \nMill Creek Parish United Methodist \n7101 Horizon Terrace \nDerwood\, MD 20855 \nGuest Speaker: Julie Friedman \n\nFree\n\n\nLight Refreshments\n\n  \nJoin Mill Creek Towne Garden Club on Tuesday\, April 25th and learn about making “Planters for Spring” from our guest speaker\, Julie Friedman\, Landscape Designer. \nJulie Friedman is a landscape and garden designer with Exteriors Outdoor Styling by Great American Landscapes specializing in container garden design and exterior styling. After graduating from George Washington University with a Graduate Certificate in Landscape Design in 2013\, Julie founded Exteriors Landscape Design and soon after began focusing exclusively on container garden design. After a decade creating seasonal container plantings\, Exteriors portfolio features ornamental perennials\, colorful annuals\, edibles and evergreens that are integrated and planted within beautifully designed\, high quality planters. Creating beautiful first impressions using unique plants\, flowers and other natural materials\, Julie works closely with her clients to fulfill their vision for the space and aesthetic of their landscape. Her passion for seasonal container plantings has grown as her seasonal container work has broadened across all seasons of the year\, enhancing both residential and commercial landscapes with custom container gardens. Exteriors ‘Jewel Box Collection’ uses the most vibrant plant material each season and provides immediate results in the garden\, outdoor rooms and public spaces across all seasons of the year. Julie creates close relationships with clients to help each of them individually discover and refine their personal outdoor aesthetic preferences resulting in beautiful outdoor rooms that are decorated with planters\, furniture and decor. One of Julie’s projects have recently been awarded the Association of Professional Landscape Designers 2022 gold medal for Specialty Projects and she is regularly asked to collaborate for newsletters\, magazine articles\, social media and digital industry publications. \nRSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org \nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \nThis event is FREE. Donations of $10 or whatever you can afford are appreciated. Donations pay for landscaping\, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances\, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings. \nNOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather\, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled. URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/planters-for-spring-tue-april-25-7pm-et/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\, 7101 Horizon Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855 CATEGORIES:Free,garden,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MCT-Garden-Club-Planters-for-Spring-April-2023-event-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230415T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230415T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20230320T161357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T165208Z UID:9003-1681545600-1681578000@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Mill Creek Stream Extreme Cleanup - Saturday\, April 15th DESCRIPTION:Please join the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club\, Rock Creek Conservancy\, Montgomery Parks\, and for our 2023 EXTREME CLEANUP of Mill Creek Stream on April 15\, 2023. This annual event is a watershed-wide cleanup movement with the goal of total trash removal throughout Rock Creek\, its tributaries\, and surrounding neighborhoods and parklands. Information is included in this link:\n \nhttps://www.rockcreekconservancy.org/extreme-cleanup\n \nRegistration is required using this link:\n\n\n Register Today!\n\n \nWe will update you the week of April 10\, 2023 with instruction and locations of where you can pick up supplies and leave your trash. It’s a campaign clean up event\, so go with your children\, family or friends\, pick out a point in the creek area where you can pick up trash\, and spend as much time as you want. Every little bit helps.\n \nWe hope you’ll join us! URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/mill-creek-stream-extreme-cleanup-saturday-april-15th/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,garden,Nature,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/15Apr2023-Mill-Creek-Spring-Clean-Up-join-us-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230327T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230327T180000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20230324T200544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T202410Z UID:9029-1679936400-1679940000@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:FREE Native Tree & Shrub Giveaway - Mon. Mar 27\, 2023 DESCRIPTION:Mon\, Mar. 27\, 2023\, 5-6pm \nPick Up Location: 17509 Beauvoir Blvd\, Derwood\, MD 20855 \nThe Mill Creek Towne Garden Club is pleased to offer FREE native trees and shrubs provided to us by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. \nWe are giving away 100 native trees and shrubs starting at 5PM and ending at 6PM on Monday\, March 27th. First come\, first serve. \nFor questions\, please use the contact form below. Thank you! \n Mill Creek Towne Garden Club - Free Native Tree & Shrub Giveaway Name:*FirstLast Phone* E-mail:* Message:This event is Free. Event dates/times are subject to change. Notifications will be sent to registered attendees if events need to be rescheduled.  Donations to the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club are appreciated. For details on how to donate\, please visit our Donations Page. reCAPTCHASubmitReset \nTrees/Shrubs:  White Oak\, Cherrybark Oak\, PawPaw\, American Hazelnut\, and American Plum \nThe trees and shrubs will be available for pick up at 17509 Beauvoir Blvd\, Derwood\, MD 20855. Please limit your selection to two plants per household. If you want more than two\, please provide your name and contact information so we can contact you. The trees come bareroot – they need to be planted as soon as possible and you will need to provide deer protection unless they are inside a fenced area that the deer do not frequent. Please bring damp newspaper to wrap the roots up until they are ready for planting.  \nFor more detailed guidance on planting and caring for bare root trees visit: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Documents/Planting-Guide-Brochure.pdf \nThese plants are free to the public\, but we do welcome donations to the Club to help us continue to beautify our neighborhood and provide quality programming. To donate please visit https://www.mctgardenclub.org/donations/ and consider joining the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club! \n  \nWhite Oak (Quercus alba) \nThe majestic white oak is Maryland’s official state tree. It prefersmoist to dry woodland areas. The white oak is a large tree that grows to a height of 60 to 100 feet\, with a spread of 50 to 80 feet. The trunk is typically 2 to 4 feet in diameter. Grown trees in open areas have widely spreading\, rigid\, horizontal branches which form a broad\, round-topped crown. \nWhite oak grows in moist as well as dry soils\, but prefers rich\, well-drained uplands\, slopes\, and terraces. Mature trees occur in full sun to shade\, but young white oaks thrive only in full sun. They cannot tolerate shade and therefore do not regenerate in densely shaded forests. \nCherrybark Oak (Quercus pagoda) \nThe cherrybark oak is one of the most highly valued red oaks in the southern United States. Cherrybark oak is a medium to large tree that grows up to 100 feet tall. It is larger and better formed than southern red oak and commonly grows on more moist sites. It grows best in moist\, well-drained bottomland sites\, but is adaptable to drier sites in full sun to partial shade. Useful as a shade tree in large areas\, street tree or naturalized spaces. \nPawpaw (Asimina triloba) \nA shrub or small tree that tolerates shade\, pawpaw produces a fruit that is readily eaten by wildlife and humans.  It grows to a height 15 to 30 feet\, with a spread of 15 to 30 feet\, and prefers full sun to part shade and moist fertile soils.  Often spreads by root suckers to form colonies or thickets. \nAmerican Hazelnut (Corylus americana) \nThe American Filbert is a multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded top and an open\, often wide-spreading base. The American hazelnut grows to a height of 15–18 feet and a spread of 10–12 feet at maturity. Full sun and partial shade are best for this shrub\, meaning it prefers a minimum of 4 hours of direct\, unfiltered sunlight each day. Because of its size\, it adapts well to naturalizing and other nonformal areas. It bears annual\, abundant crops of small\, sweet tasting nuts. It will bear in 2-3 years after planting. The nuts are easy to crack and drop free of the husk when mature. (Plant multiple trees with the same flowering time to ensure pollination) (zone 4-9). \nAmerican Plum (Prunus americana) \nThe American plum is a small tree that is native throughout much of the central United States. It grows to the height of 10 – 20 feet\, with a spread of 15 – 25 feet. It prefers full to partial sun/shade and clay\, loamy\, moist\, well drained\, slightly acidic soil. It produces 1”\, reddish-purple plums that are best suited for jams or jellies. Though it does grow fruit\, this tree is typically planted for ornamental and wildlife value. URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/9029/ LOCATION:17509 Beauvoir Blvd\, Derwood\, MD 20855\, 17509 Beauvoir Blvd\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,garden,Nature,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Free-Native-Tree-Giveaway-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230124T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230124T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20221231T224419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221231T224500Z UID:8968-1674586800-1674590400@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Birds in Your Garden DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 24\, 2023  \n7 pm – 8 pm \nProvided by: Mill Creek Towne Garden Club \nLocation: \nMill Creek Parish United Methodist \n7101 Horizon Terrace \nDerwood\, MD 20855 \nGuest Speaker: Dan Neumann \n\nFree\n\n\nLight Refreshments\n\nGardens are not only beautiful\, but can provide excellent habitat for birds.  In this presentation\, Dan will show photographs of some birds that you may see in your garden and provide anecdotes of how they survive in the wild.  He will include some things that you can do to attract interesting birds. \nDan has been interested in nature all of his adult life.  About a decade ago\, he realized that if you want to see interesting animals in the wild\, you should look for birds as you always see birds when you are outdoors.  This started him on a slow immersion into birding. Because\, many birds look quite similar\, he started taking photographs which allowed him to look for identifying details later.  He took all of the photographs that he’ll show in this talk locally. \nRSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org \nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \nThis event is FREE. Donations of $10 or whatever you can afford are appreciated. Donations pay for landscaping\, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances\, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings. \nNOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather\, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled. \n  URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/birds-in-your-garden/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\, 7101 Horizon Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855 CATEGORIES:Free,garden,Nature,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/White-Collage-Bird-Spotting-Framed-Instagram-Post-Video.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221025T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221025T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20220920T161859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T153125Z UID:8882-1666724400-1666728000@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Save the Monarchs – Go Native! DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, October 25\, 2022  \n7 pm – 8 pm \nProvided by: Mill Creek Towne Garden Club \nLocation: \nMill Creek Parish United Methodist \n7101 Horizon Terrace \nDerwood\, MD 20855 \nGuest Speaker: Dr. Lauren Hubbard\, Certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Master Gardener \nFree \n\nLight Refreshments\nFree Butterfly Milkweed Seeds Giveaway (while supplies last)!\n\nThe Monarch Butterfly is on the brink of extinction. Learn how you can help save the monarchs in our short presentation\, which includes a video and guest speaker\, Dr. Lauren Hubbard\, Certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional and Master Gardener. Dr. Hubbard will share information on how you can jump on the butterfly bandwagon by landscaping with native Piedmont Region species plants that support out native pollinators. \nRSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org \nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \nThis event is FREE. Donations of $10 or whatever you can afford are appreciated. Donations pay for landscaping\, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances\, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings. \nNOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather\, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled. URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/save-the-monarchs-go-native/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\, 7101 Horizon Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855 CATEGORIES:Free,garden,Nature,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Join-Us-and-Save-the-Monarchs-Tue-Oct-25-2022-event-web-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220524T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220524T203000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20220419T173408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T173940Z UID:8709-1653418800-1653424200@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Backyard Beekeeping DESCRIPTION:Join us for our May meeting featuring Karen Henderson\, beekeeper. Karen Henderson\, co-owner of Glass Bee Apiary\, has been a beekeeper since 2013.  She will talk about the practical aspects of backyard beekeeping using a real hive (no live bees) and assorted equipment.  Before retiring in 2016\, she worked at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for 32 years. \nKaren will have Glass Bee Apiary honey and skin care products made with apiary beeswax available for sale after the presentation. \nIn-person event precaution measures: We ask that everyone age 2 and older wear a mask\, and offer options for social distancing. Please arrive early to provide contact information with our greeters for contact tracing. This is so we ensure the safety and well-being of all our community and members. \nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \nThis event is FREE. Donations of $10 or whatever you can afford are appreciated. Donations pay for landscaping\, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances\, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings. \nNOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather\, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled. \nRSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/backyard-beekeeping/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\, 7101 Horizon Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855 CATEGORIES:Free,garden,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Yellow-Clean-Honey-Bee-Facebook-Post-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20220301T160452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T193823Z UID:8631-1650585600-1650844799@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Mill Creek Stream Extreme Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Please join Rock Creek Conservancy\,  Montgomery Parks\, and the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club for our 2022 EXTREME CLEANUP of Mill Creek Stream! This annual event is a watershed-wide cleanup movement with the goal of total trash removal throughout Rock Creek\, its tributaries\, and surrounding neighborhoods and parklands. We hope you’ll join us! \nMontgomery Parks requires all volunteers to be fully vaccinated against covid-19 in order to participate in events. Please adhere to this requirement by confirming your vaccination status when completing this registration. Volunteers ages 5 and up who are fully vaccinated may volunteer for this event. \nPlease visit this CDC page\, which discusses the considerations for gatherings and notes the additional safety when taking place outdoors. \nActivity: Volunteers will participate in a socially-distant trash cleanup as part of Extreme Cleanup. \nThis cleanup will be done individually or with members of the same “bubble.” Grab a trash bag and your mask (if needed)\, wear some boots or sturdy shoes\, and help us pick up trash in Mill Creek Stream\, or pick up litter around the creek. Please follow all CDC and county guidelines regarding social distancing and public health precautions. \nComplete your cleanup anytime during Friday\, April 22nd through Sunday\, April 24th. \nWhat to Wear: Please dress appropriately for the work and weather. We recommend wearing long sleeves and sturdy boots or sneakers. \nWhat to Bring: Please bring a water bottle\, face mask (if needed)\, and your own gloves if you can. We will provide trash bags. \nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \nLeader Contact Information: \nSusan Yu and \n\n\nEllen McAdams  \n\n\nRegister Today! \nRegister Today! \nAfter registration and as the time gets closer\, we will provide you further instructions and updates. URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/mill-creek-stream-extreme-clean-up/ CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Nature,special event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/22-24Apr2022-Mill-Creek-Spring-Clean-Up.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220322T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220322T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20220301T162855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T202353Z UID:8638-1647975600-1647979200@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Essential Herbs - Beyond Parsley\, Sage\, Rosemary\, and Thyme DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 22\, 2022 \nTopic: Essential Herbs – Beyond Parsley\, Sage\, Rosemary\, and Thyme\nTime: 7:00pm – 8:00pm\nLocation: Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\nFellowship Hall\n7101 Horizon Terrace\nDerwood\, MD 20855 \nSpeaker:  Heather Whirley\, Master Gardener\nCost: FREE\, Donations gratefully appreciated! \nRaindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.  Beyond Parsley\, Sage\, Rosemary and Thyme.  Heather Whirley will detail a few of her favorite herbs-those deemed as essential to add calming\, relaxing\, and aromatic properties to your landscape\, with a bonus of attracting pollinators to your yard or patio to maintain a biological balance and not to mention the usefulness in the kitchen!  Heather is a member of the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club and a Montgomery County master gardener volunteer since 2014\, with studies in education and agriculture.  She is also a current member of the Potomac Unit of the Herb Society of America. \nIn-person event precaution measures: We ask that everyone age 2 and older wear a mask\, and offer options for social distancing. Please arrive early to provide contact information with our greeters for contact tracing. This is so we ensure the safety and well-being of all our community and members. \nPlease do NOT attend this event if you are or have been experiencing symptoms of illness. \nThis event is FREE. Donations of $10 or whatever you can afford are appreciated. Donations pay for landscaping\, repair and maintenance of the Mill Creek Towne Entrances\, and our garden-related programs at our community meetings. \nNOTE: If Montgomery County Schools are closed due to inclement weather\, the Garden Club meeting will be cancelled. \nRSVP: info@mctgardenclub.org URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/essential-herbs-beyond-parsley-sage-rosemary-and-thyme/ LOCATION:Mill Creek Parish United Methodist\, 7101 Horizon Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855 CATEGORIES:Free,garden,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Tue-Mar-22-2022-Essential-Herbs-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210427T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210427T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20210328T201353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210404T203001Z UID:8259-1619550000-1619553600@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Tue\, Apr 27\, 2021 7pm ET Online Event: Lauren Hubbard\, Master Gardener - Native Plants for Sun and Shade DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Native By Design\, LLC presentation by Lauren Hubbard\, Derwood resident\, Master Gardener\, and Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional\, on “Native Plants for Sun and Shade”. Native plants make your garden beautiful and bring in the bees and butterflies too! Learn which plants native to our region grow best here. \nAbout Native by Design\, LLC: \nNative by Design\, LLC\, founded by Dr. Lauren Hubbard\, provides landscape design\, consultation and project management with a focus on sustainable approaches that will provide beauty\, support the ecosystem and reduce your long-term maintenance needs. \nAbout the Speaker: \nLaura Hubbard works with not-for-profits\, homeowners and municipalities to support their efforts to transition to sustainable landscaping practices. Her services include site assessment\, project planning and design\, educational workshops and community outreach\, and project management. She places an emphasis on approaches that are both beautiful and functional while also reducing long term maintenance\, creating sustainable landscapes that serve the client and the environment. \nWith a particular interest in the preservation of genetic diversity in native plant populations\, Lauren has served on the founding board of the Long Island Native Plant Initiative and has launched a project called Butterfly Bandwagon to promote the use of native plants in home landscaping. She has worked with Howard Ecoworks\, Muddy Branch Alliance and Urban Ecosystem Restorations providing program support\, community outreach\, and grant writing and management services that support ecological restoration and stewardship. \nShe has extensive experience as a project manager\, providing grant writing and implementation services to support education and environmental issues. Dr. Hubbard has a Ph.D. in Plant Biology and has used her advanced training to support efforts to maintain biodiversity within our plant communities. She is a Master Gardener\, Weed Warrior\, a certified Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional\, a certified Landscape-For-Life Trainer\, and a board member of the Maryland Native Plant Society. Dr. Hubbard was formerly a board member with the Long Island Native Plant Society. \n Mill Creek Towne Garden Club - Online Event Registration Name:*FirstLast E-mail: Message:All events are Free. Event topics are subject to change. Notifications will be sent to registered attendees if events need to be rescheduled.  Donations to the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club are appreciated. For details on how to donate\, please visit our Donations Page. reCAPTCHASubmitReset \n\nPlease let us know if you do not receive an email confirmation after registering for this event. You can contact us on our Contact Form: https://www.mctgardenclub.org/about-us/contact-us/ or send an email to: info@mctgardenclub.org.\n\n\nThank you!\n\n\n\nBest Regards\,\n\n\n\nMill Creek Towne Garden Club URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/tue-apr-27-2021-7pm-et-online-event-lauren-hubbard-master-gardener-native-plants-for-sun-and-shade/ CATEGORIES:Free,garden,Nature,Seasonal,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Tue-Apr-27-2021-Lauren-Hubbard-Native-Plants-for-Sun-and-Shade-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210330T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20210327T162419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210327T162749Z UID:8252-1617109200-1617123600@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:FREE Native Trees and Shrubs Giveaway! DESCRIPTION:The Mill Creek Towne Garden Club is pleased to offer FREE native trees and shrubs provided to us by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. \nWe are giving away 25 native Pawpaw trees and 25 native Winterberry Holly Shrubs starting at 1PM and ending at 5PM on Tuesday\, March 30th. First come\, first serve. The plants will be available for contactless pick up at 7825 Rydal Terrace\, Derwood\, MD 20855 (Off Briardale). Please limit your selection to four plants per household. The trees and shrubs come bareroot – they need to be planted as soon as possible and you will need to provide deer protection unless they are inside a fenced area that the deer do not frequent. Please bring damp newspaper to wrap the roots up until they are ready for planting.  \nFor more detailed guidance on planting and caring for bare root trees and shrubs visit: https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Documents/Planting-Guide-Brochure.pdf \n  \nThese plants are free to the public but we do welcome donations to the Club to help us continue to beautify our neighborhood and provide quality programming. To donate please visit https://www.mctgardenclub.org/donations/ and consider joining the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club! \n  \nPawpaw (Asimina triloba) \nA shrub or small tree that tolerates shade\, pawpaw produces a fruit that is readily eaten by wildlife and humans.  It has a height 15 to 30 feet\, a spread of 15 to 30 feet\, and prefers full sun to part shade and moist fertile soils.  Often spreads by root suckers to form colonies or thickets. \n  \nWinterberry (Ilex verticillata) \nA shrub growing 3 to 12 feet with a spread of 3 to 12 feet.  Full sun to part shade.  Deciduous and dioecious.  Attracts birds.  Winterberry will tolerate wet swampy sites. Red berries remain on female plants into the winter. \n Mill Creek Towne Garden Club - Free Native Tree & Shrub Giveaway Name:*FirstLast E-mail: Message:All events are Free. Event topics are subject to change. Notifications will be sent to registered attendees if events need to be rescheduled.  Donations to the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club are appreciated. For details on how to donate\, please visit our Donations Page. reCAPTCHASubmitReset URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/free-native-trees-and-shrubs-giveaway/ LOCATION:7825 Rydal Terrace\, Derwood\, MD 20855\, 7825 Rydal Terrace\, Derwood\, MD\, 20855\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,garden,Nature,Seasonal,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Free-Native-Tree-and-Shrub-Giveaway-2021.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210323T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210323T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20201130T022510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210101T231823Z UID:8068-1616526000-1616529600@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Tue\, Mar. 23\, 2021 7pm ET Susan Bell\, Master Gardener “Adding WOW to Small Garden Spaces” Online Event DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, Mar. 23\, 2021 7pm ET with our Guest Speaker Susan Bell\, Master Gardener  and learn how to “Add WOW to Small Garden Spaces”! \nAbout Our Guest Speaker\, Susan Bell\n\n\nSusan Bell created Hilltop Gardens in 2002. Her formal education was through George Washington University\, Montgomery College\, and is ongoing with the Maryland University Montgomery County Extension’s Master Gardener program.  \n\n\n\n\nSince 2009 Susan has been sharing her professional expertise as a speaker for Maryland University’s Montgomery County Extension. She develops design talks using her original photographs for the annual Spring Conference\, for master gardener training and also speaks at garden clubs\, libraries\, and civic associations. \n\n\n\n\nSusan joined the Fallsgrove Community Garden in 2009 and serves on the garden board. She promotes ‘no-till’ gardening to protect the natural soil web of micro-organisms. The method dramatically reduced weeding and promotes top dressing the planting beds for fertility with organic ground covers. \n\n\n\n\nThe Hilltop Gardens team uses safe\, effective and sustainable garden maintenance practices to keep your garden healthy. Plants are carefully selected for each site and exposure\, properly installed and cared for.   \nhttps://susanbelldesign.com/ \n  \n Mill Creek Towne Garden Club - Online Event Registration Name:*FirstLast E-mail: Message:All events are Free. Event topics are subject to change. Notifications will be sent to registered attendees if events need to be rescheduled.  Donations to the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club are appreciated. For details on how to donate\, please visit our Donations Page. reCAPTCHASubmitReset URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/tue-mar-23-2021-7pm-et-susan-bell-master-gardener-adding-wow-to-small-garden-spaces-online-event/ CATEGORIES:Free,garden,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Tue-Mar-23-2021-Susan-Bell-Adding-Wow-to-Small-Spaces-event.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210223T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210223T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20201130T021928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T010025Z UID:8066-1614106800-1614110400@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Tue\, Feb. 23\, 2021 7pm ET Butterbee Farm – Cut Flowers Arrangements Online Event DESCRIPTION:Top Annuals for your Cutting Garden\nJoin us to learn how to make flower arrangements with cut flowers with Guest Speaker Laura Beth Resnick from the Butterbee Farm! You can have an abundance of blooms in your cutting garden all season long! You’ll learn Butterbee Farm’s favorite flowers to grow\, from classics like zinnias and celosias to the weird and wonderful monkey balls. You’ll learn varieties to grow\, harvest techniques\, and tips for success.\n\nBio\nLaura Beth Resnick is the founder and owner of Butterbee Farm\, a four acre flower farm in Pikesville\, Maryland. Following sustainable\, organic practices\, Butterbee Farm provides locally grown flowers for florists\, flower lovers\, and weddings in Maryland and Washington\, D.C. A leader in the nationwide flower farming community\, she serves as the Secretary of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers and writes for their quarterly magazine. Laura Beth also mentors new growers through Future Harvest’s Beginning Farmer Training Program. She speaks regularly at conferences and arboretums including the United States Botanical Garden\, on topics from starting a cutting garden to growing great dahlias.\n\n\nhttps://www.butterbeefarm.com/ \n  \n Mill Creek Towne Garden Club - Online Event Registration Name:*FirstLast E-mail: Message:All events are Free. Event topics are subject to change. Notifications will be sent to registered attendees if events need to be rescheduled.  Donations to the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club are appreciated. For details on how to donate\, please visit our Donations Page. reCAPTCHASubmitReset URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/tue-feb-23-2021-7pm-et-butterbee-farm-top-annuals-for-your-cutting-garden-online-event/ CATEGORIES:Free,garden,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Tue-Feb-23-2021-Butterbee-Farm-Flower-Arrangements-Online-event-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210126T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210126T200000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20201129T230749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T174455Z UID:8054-1611687600-1611691200@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Tuesday\, Jan 26\, 2021 7:00pm ET Online Event featuring iNaturalist.org App DESCRIPTION:Join us and learn how to use the iNaturalist app in this informative talk by Guest Speaker\, Deborah Barber\, member of the Maryland Native Plant Society and Director of Land Management for the Maryland/D.C. Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. \nGet a kick out of learning about the iNaturalist app. \n\nUse the Compare function to find out what’s in an area based on visual similarity\, taxonomy\, or occurrences.\nLearn to do bulk identifications and precise identifications.\nUse the filter to look for…anything in the world.\n\nYou will benefit most if you have the iNaturalist app set up with a user account on your laptop or smartphone. This will give you a chance to try some of the tricks Deborah will share. The iNaturalist app is quite easy to download and it’s free. \nRegistration is required. \nAbout iNaturalist\niNaturalist is a not-for-profit program unlocking the world’s biodiversity for curiosity and conservation. It’s free to use\, but not free to operate. \n  \nRead about it here and view this nice short video:  https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/about. \n  \nYou can download the app here: https://www.inaturalist.org/ \n  \n Mill Creek Towne Garden Club - Online Event Registration Name:*FirstLast E-mail: Message:All events are Free. Event topics are subject to change. Notifications will be sent to registered attendees if events need to be rescheduled.  Donations to the Mill Creek Towne Garden Club are appreciated. For details on how to donate\, please visit our Donations Page. reCAPTCHASubmitReset URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/tuesday-jan-26-2021-700pm-et-online-event-featuring-inaturalist-org-app/ CATEGORIES:Free,garden,Nature,special event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Tue-Jan-26-2021-iNaturalist-Talk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200418T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200418T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T154030 CREATED:20200306T033215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200328T180403Z UID:7687-1587204000-1587214800@www.mctgardenclub.org SUMMARY:Extreme Clean Up: Mill Creek Stream DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your commitment to Rock Creek! \nBy now you may well have heard that\, following CDC and local public health guidelines\, the Conservancy has cancelled all group events until future notice\, including next month’s Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup. \nWhile group cleanup events are cancelled\, there are still ways to get outside and make a difference! You can host an Individual Cleanup—it’s just what it sounds like: you\, a pair of gloves\, a trash bag\, and whatever patch of the Rock Creek watershed means the most to you. Sign up here to join the #LoveRockCreek community and care for our Rock Creek and its unique\, urban wilderness. \nWe’d love to hear from you and hope you will share with us the ways you are enjoying and stewarding Rock Creek\, stay connected to Rock Creek Conservancy\, and take good care of yourself out there! \nWe look forward to connecting face-to-face just as soon as we can\, and via virtual channels until then. Please follow us on social media and watch our events webpage for updates if there are any changes based on CDC and public health guidance. \n**************************************************************************************** \nCANCELLED: Join Rock Creek Conservancy\, the Alice Ferguson Foundation\, National Park Service\, Mill Creek Towne Garden Club\, and Extreme Cleanup Leader Susan Yu for our Rock Creek Extreme Cleanup! We will be cleaning up trash from the Mill Creek Stream near the intersection of Mill Creek Drive and Warbler Lane on Saturday\, April 18\, 2020 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. \nTrash and pollution are among the biggest threats to this small stream\, one of the northern most tributaries of Rock Creek. Our goal is a total cleanup of Rock Creek and its tributaries\, including the parks and neighborhoods near the creek where trash originates. \nHow long does your waste stick around? (Source: Alice Ferguson Foundation)\nHow to Host a Cleanup Video\nThis video is an overview of hosting a stream clean up event. Although this video is presented by the Alice Ferguson Foundation\, we will doing something similar. If you have some empty detergent containers for sharp objects (as seen in video) please save them up for us. Thanks! \n \nWe invite you to join us for our 12th Annual Extreme Cleanup to help remove trash and keep this section of Rock Creek clean. \nWe hope to see you there! \nYou MUST register for this event; Early registration is required so we can get an accurate count to provide supplies for everyone. \nRegister for Our April 18th Mill Creek Extreme Cleanup Today!\nhttps://events.time.ly/8ib56fp?event=37548728 \nFor more details\, please visit: \nExtreme Cleanup – Mill Creek Stream Training Details URL:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/event/extreme-clean-up-mill-creek-stream/ CATEGORIES:Nature,Seasonal,special event,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mctgardenclub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Sat-April-18th-Mill-Creek-Stream-Extreme-Clean-Up-Registration-CANCELLED.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR