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The Fishing Creek Watershed Association (FCWA) held its annual Container Garden Contest at ArtFest on Saturday, August 24. The contest is both an educational project as well as a fundraiser for the Pollinator and Rain Garden Projects at Kocher Park, which is located near Lightstreet. This year's winning entry, chosen by popular vote, was an elaborate fairy house garden illuminated by LED lights, entered by PEGI KELLER, shown above.
The contest earned nearly $300, which will be used to expand the plantings at Kocher Park. The pollinator plantings attract beneficial bees, butterflies and birds to the park. The rain garden serves as a buffer and water sink for excess water during heavy rains and flooding. |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS WORKING CALENDAR
*Unless otherwise specified, all FCWA meetings are held at 7pm on the second Monday of the month at the Columbia County Agriculture Building, 702 Sawmill Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Other events FCWA members may be interested in are also listed for your information.
*Unless otherwise specified, all FCWA meetings are held at 7pm on the second Monday of the month at the Columbia County Agriculture Building, 702 Sawmill Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Other events FCWA members may be interested in are also listed for your information.
June 1st, 2019 - Fish n Fun Day at Kocher Park from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
June 10th, 2019 - 'A Scapbook for the Outdoor Experience' workshop
CANCELED - Suquehanna River Paddle Event - stay tuned for possible 2020 paddle!
August 24 2019 - 2019 Container Garden Contest at the Bloomsburg ArtFest
Drop off: 8:30-9:30
Pick up: 5-5:30
See event flyer for more info!
September 9, 2019 - Wild Edibles Workshop at Kocher Park- 6-7:30pm
Debbie is a longtime forager and has led countless wild edibles / foraging programs for various groups and organizations. She is also a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, a Certified Rutgers Master Gardener and a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist. She received her master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. If you'd like additional information about Debbie, go to her website: wildediblesnjpa.com
This program will cover plant identification, safety, look-alike plants, sustainable harvesting and obtaining nutrition from the wild and it limited to 25 registrants.
FREE for FCWA members
$20 for non-members 18+ (please pay fee at event)
FREE for youth up to age 17
June 10th, 2019 - 'A Scapbook for the Outdoor Experience' workshop
CANCELED - Suquehanna River Paddle Event - stay tuned for possible 2020 paddle!
August 24 2019 - 2019 Container Garden Contest at the Bloomsburg ArtFest
Drop off: 8:30-9:30
Pick up: 5-5:30
See event flyer for more info!
September 9, 2019 - Wild Edibles Workshop at Kocher Park- 6-7:30pm
Debbie is a longtime forager and has led countless wild edibles / foraging programs for various groups and organizations. She is also a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, a Certified Rutgers Master Gardener and a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist. She received her master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. If you'd like additional information about Debbie, go to her website: wildediblesnjpa.com
This program will cover plant identification, safety, look-alike plants, sustainable harvesting and obtaining nutrition from the wild and it limited to 25 registrants.
FREE for FCWA members
$20 for non-members 18+ (please pay fee at event)
FREE for youth up to age 17