Daytime Gardeners Participate in Earth Day Activities

The Earth Day activities and exhibits at the North Haven High School were both fun and educational. The Daytime Gardeners of North Haven attracted many to their exhibit that included information on how to compost kitchen waste, and activities to teach youth about how plants and how they function. The vascular system in plants was demonstrated to show how water is draw up through the stem to the petals. Colored water was absorbed through the plant stems and turned the white petals to colors, according to the color of the water used. Clear plastic cups were used to demonstrate how seeds spout and begin their growth cycle. Information about the conservation of our land was available on a poster featuring Woodsy Owl and his 4 principles for helping save our land: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce, Rot (compost).

Daytime Gardeners of North Haven is a member of the Federated Garden Clubs of CT, Inc., New England Garden Clubs, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc. New members are always welcome. For information on our activities and membership, call Daytime Gardeners at (203) 239-1557, and be sure to visit us on Facebook!

Submitted by Sally Brockett

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Barbara Feinberg, Helen Nado, and Brenda Howlett share information on kitchen waste composting, and Girl Scout activities to encourage youth involvement.

Mary Ellen Proto discusses Woodsy Owl Scout conservation information.