Earth Day at Beech Hollow

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at Beech Hollow Farm

04/22/23 11-2:00 pm, Tanner Biggers

First things first:

Last year we had 32 folks come out for the Wild Ones walk. To make sure we have enough Beech Hollow folks to take care of all of you, we are issuing RSVP's for the walks.

Join us at Beech Hollow Farm for Earth Day. Tanner will lead a walk through the Sun and Shade Gardens at 11 am. At 12:30 he will give a short presentation on Native Pollinators.

What's in Bloom?

- Columbine
- Rue Anemone
- Iris cristata
- Mouse-eared coreopsis
- Black Cherry
- Flame Azaleas
- Pipevine
- Spiderwort
- Jack in The Pulpits
- Red Buckeye
- Painted Buckeye
- Scentless Mock-Orange

Walking On:

After a brief introduction to Beech Hollow, our Nursery Manager, Tanner Biggers, will lead the group on a facilitated tour of the sun beds, the shade beds and see what's popping up in the Greenhouse.

Tanner plans on giving a talk about Georgia Wildflowers and Pollinator host plants during our lunch break in the Blue Barn. After Lunch, we will be making Wildflower seed bombs! This will be a really good opportunity for those who want to get their hands dirty.

seed bomb (ball of mud with seeds inside) in the muddy hands of the person who made it

During the seed bomb making activity, Tanner will be giving insight into the fascinating biology and dispersal mechanisms of native wildflower seeds, and we will have an open discussion on how cool these seeds are! Afterward, you'll get instructions for how to plant, or even slingshot your seed bombs out into your yard!

What to Bring:

Comfortable walking shoes
Bug repellent
Sunscreen
Lunch
Water
Curiosity!

Itinerary:

Please arrive at 10:45-11 am at Beech Hollow at 1575 Elberton Rd, Lexington, GA. Meet at Beech Leaf Gate by the parking area. Here you can check out pollinator and flower handouts, and sign in at the Welcome table. Join us for some short introductions before we start the tour at 11 in the Sun Garden. This tour is completely outdoors so plan accordingly. Photography is welcome.

After a 30-40 minute tour in the Sun Beds, we will take a lunch break with a presentation and refreshments in the Blue Barn. Drinks and snacks will be provided. We encourage everyone to bring a packed lunch. After lunch, we will tour the Shade Garden.

Later, about 2 pm, you can browse the retail area of the nursery, or there will be an optional 45 minute round-trip hike to the magnificent beech tree grove, which gave Beech Hollow Farms its name. We are so excited to take you on a walk through our wildflowers!