Tuesday Talks are at 2:00 pm except as noted

January 8

"Easy Keys to Winter Tree ID"

Kerry Hardy's slide presentation and handouts will help you identify
the important tree species of Maine by their winter appearance.

January 15

"The Art and Science of Distilling Artisan Gin and Vodka in Maine"

Sweetgrass Farm Winery and Distillery in Union, Maine, may be a new business,
but Keith and Constance Bodine are already making world-class
gin and vodka by incorporating elaborate botanical infusions.

January 22

"Nature Education at Watershed Community Institute"

Pete Kalajian - Students at the Watershed
study nature by immersion, and the depth of their learning
shows the effectiveness of this technique.
Come see and hear how they do it.

January 29
> 7PM<

"Looking Back, and Ahead, At Lyme Disease"

A panel-led, full audience discussion of the many issues involving
Lyme disease - precautions, diagnosis, and treatment for people and pets

"Are Two Tanglewoods Better Than One?"

Les Hyde of the University of Maine Cooperative Extension talks about
the Story of Blueberry Cove and how the Tanglewood 4-H camp took a big gamble
a few years ago and took steps to acquire a second campus, and Les will
show and tell us how it has all worked out.

February 12

"Annual Flowers Make All the Difference!"

Many in the local horticultural community have been
amazed by the growth of the Moose Crossing Garden Center in
Waldoboro. Tyler Lupien will tell you that annuals are the key, both
in his business and your landscape.

February 19

"A Natural Approach To Healing"

Pat Taylor, local healer of St. George, will discuss both new & old
nature-based cures for what ails you.

February 26

"Hidden Jewel: An Introduction To Rockland Bog"

While most people were at the beach or barbecue on the Fourth of July last summer,
Kerry was knee-deep in Rockland Bog among the waterlilies and wild orchids --
and he took pictures.

March 4

Talk Cancelled

March 11

"The FEDCO Story"

C.R. Lawn ~ If you're a serious Maine gardener, you're probably aware of FEDCO,
but chances are you've never met the man behind that co-op and its fascinating catalog.
This is your chance.

March 18

"What's New and Exciting For 2008"

Longfellow's Greenhouses in Manchester are a destination for gardeners from around
the state. Let Larry Babson show you what's in store for the coming growing season.

March 25

"Maine's Champion Trees & Project Canopy"

Jan Ames Santerre is always on the lookout for champion trees and community
arboriculture projects worthy of funding. Come hear what she has on tap for 2008.

April 1

"Nature-Inspired Indian Words and Place-Names in Maine"

Kerry Hardy will give you a whole new understanding of how Maine's Indians saw
their world when he translates and explains examples from his forthcoming book
on Wabanaki natural history

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The talks are offered at $5.00 to the general public and free to Merryspring members.
No pre-registration is required. Tea and refreshments are provided at all talks.

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Check local papers, call (207) 236-2239, or email mersprng@gwi.net for more information

Visit Merryspring at 30 Conway Road in Camden, Maine 04843 USA