With your support we: 1) Awarded two scholarships to high school seniors, 2) Pledged “starter money” towards a green house at Excelsior H.S., 3) Donated money to two schools for seeds & tools, 4) Awarded money to the Camas Community Garden (public), the Steigerwald education group and several others groups in our community. Thank you! Continue reading
Wreath shaped bird seed tied onto trellis. RECIPE: 1/3 cup plain gelatin, 1 & 1/2 cups water, 8 cups bird seed. Mix gelatin and water on low heat until gelatin is melted and clear. Remove from heat and stir in 8 cups of seed. Stir until well mixed and there is no dry seed. … Continue reading
There have been many recent news stories about a possible association between bee die off and certain pesticides, called “neonicotinoids”. There are many competing views on this concern at this point. [Photo: MN] Here are some pointers to recent articles, pro, con and undecided: Xerces Society: http://www.xerces.org/neonicotinoids-and-bees/ Bees killed in Wilsonville, OR: http://www.oregonlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2013/06/25000_bubblebees_killed_droppi.html … Continue reading
At the April club meeting, we will be making birdseed balls or cookie cutter shapes. Please bring margarine or cool whip lids (to carry your project home) and cookie cutters. “Stuffing” for the birdseed balls will be provided. Preparation for the Plant Sale will be discussed, as well. [Photo: BR] Continue reading
Bigger plants queueing up outside before the sale. Photo: SG? Before plants arrive in Scout Hall. Photo: BR After plants are brought into Scout Hall. Photo: ?? Much more room in the new venue in the Camas United Methodist … Continue reading
The back yard of one of our members in full summer glory. [Photos: JN] Continue reading
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