This year we are expanding our popular fall “Plant Exchange” to include a bunch of fun fall related social activities to help our neighborhood blossom and grow in new ways.
Bring the whole family
This year we are adding seasonal nibbles, pumpkin decorating and storytelling to this fun fall social activity.
WHO: This activity is FREE and open to all neighbors and members of the public. You do not have to be a member of the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association or Wide Water Gardens to participate.
Plant exchange activities will take place from 1:00-3:00 pm. See details below.
Pumpkin decorating (painting as well as carving for all ages)
We’ll have about 20 pumpkins and decorating supplies. However, you are welcome to bring your own supplies/pumpkins.
Heathy snacks, sweets and cider will be available while supplies last
Presentation: Beekeeping in Wide Water Gardens by Jim Carter
Storytime: Fun Halloween themed stories by Monroe Branch Library
The UMNA Fall Social event is a collaboration between the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association and Wide Water Gardens.
How the plant exchange will work
DESCRIPTION: Bring a plant. Take a plant. Participants DO NOT have to donate plants in order to bring plants home with them.
Donated plants will be displayed in a designated area of Wide Water Gardens
The Plant Exchange + Cider Social will be open to Upper Monroe neighbors and members of the public starting at 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 19th.
Upper Monroe neighbors and members of the public may take plants for their private homes & gardens until the Plant Exchange + Cider Social ends at at 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 19th.
Donors may return at Sunday, October 19th at 3:00 pm to pick up any leftover plants.
Plants that are not picked up at Sunday, October 19th at 3:00 pm will be composted or used in Wide Water Gardens beds, if appropriate.
Additional guidance
Donated plants should be clearly labeled.
Please note if your donation is a decorative yard plant or an edible vegetable plant and/or the particular type of plant/vegetable you are donating. (Example, "Rose".)
Basic care/placement notes are encouraged but not required. (Example, "Likes shade.")
Donated plants must be prepared so the recipient can transport the plant easily and without any additional care. Plant containers don’t need to be pots, recycled containers or plastic cups could work just as well.
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