Neighbor News
DAFFODILS FOR BRIGHTER DAYS | Pick, Post and Donate COVID19
inviting residents to hand-cut daffodil flowers for themselves or their loved ones to enjoy and to then support those in need!
Watch this short video here >
YouTube Video Here:
Facebook Video Here: https://www.facebook.com/daffo...
Find out what's happening in Newportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Newport, RI, April 27, 2020…. With only a short time before Newport’s daffodil blooms fade, Daffodillion and the City of Newport are inviting residents to hand-cut daffodil flowers for themselves or their loved ones to enjoy and to then support those in need during the pandemic.
The attached map indicates public areas where thousands of daffodils are now available for “harvesting.” Walk or bike to these areas with a pair of your own sharp scissors. Maintain safe distances, wear a mask and…
Find out what's happening in Newportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Cut the fleshy stem as close to the base of the leaves as possible. Cut only the stalk and flower -- "leave the leaves" so the blooms can return next year.
In return for the bouquet of flowers, Daffodillion is requesting a donation to one of three charities in critical need of support during the pandemic:
COMPLETE DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM CAN BE FOUND ON THE DAFFODILLION NEWPORT FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/daffo...
Stay safe, enjoy and contribute – Brighter Days Ahead
Martin Luther King Center
https://www.mlkccenter.org/don...
Rhode Island Community for the Homeless
https://www.rihomeless.org/don...
Newport Mental Health
https://www.newportmentalhealt...
MORE INFO?
Contact: John Hirschboeck
Daffodillion Project Director
401.644-9287
Daffodillion@cox.net