Name: Bless This Mess: How to Prep Your Garden for Winter
Start: 2026-10-01T19:00:00-04:00
Location: Monmouth County Library - Headquarters

Monmouth County Library - Headquarters

Co-sponsored by Izaak Walton League of America
Presented by Jason Goldman
Did you know your garden can provide essential habitat for pollinators during the winter months? Join us as we explore this cast of cold critters and learn various ways to convert your yard into a wintertime oasis for them.
About the presenter: Jason Goldman is an engaging presenter as he shares his deep knowledge and passion for the natural environment. He is a graduate of Rutgers in Ecology and Natural Resources, Biology, and Environmental Policy and has been deepening and sharing his knowledge for over 10 years.

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About the presenter: Chris Simoes is an outdoorsman, cabinet maker, gardener, mycologist, and Education Chair of the New Jersey Mycological Association.

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Tanya Dinova is an environmental educator, gardener, and former adjunct instructor with a background in natural sciences and community education. A Monmouth County resident for over 20 years, she is passionate about making gardening accessible, meaningful, and restorative. Her programs blend practical knowledge with an appreciation for the emotional and community benefits of growing things.

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Presented by Denny Daniel of the Museum of Interesting Things
In the handful of centuries documented by mankind, medicine evolved through science discoveries and practice, experimenting with the technology of its era in a quest of understanding the human machine , suppressing pain, disease , and probably death itself. Join us for a savory experience of pseudoscience and bizarre health machinery hosted by Denny Daniel. Daniel will retrace the evolution of medical device advancements and the lack thereof through an interactive demonstration including everything from quack medical devices, electrical and magnetic, radiology, to prosthetics, glass eyes and civil war and early 1900’s surgical tools, dental devices from tooth keys to 1800’s foot pump dental drills, and medicines that worked (or didn’t)!
About the presenter: Curator and founder of the Museum of Interesting Things Denny Daniel brings his travelling interactive demonstrations and exhibitions of antiques and inventions to a variety of educational settings to inspire creativity and innovation for all. He has appeared on the History Channel, The Science Channel, NY1 News, PBS, over 20 journalistic publications, and has delivered 4 TEDx Talks. Daniel, a New York University graduate, often lectures at his alma mater and Columbia University.

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Presented by Melanie Hazim, Director of Outreach at the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs and Anita Velardo, Investigator at the Monmouth County Division of Consumer Affairs
Co-sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW)
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About the presenter: Kathy Guzman is a Senior Small Business Liaison for the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.&nbsp; Her role is to share information and educate business owners and community stakeholders about opportunities available to small businesses in New Jersey.&nbsp;&nbsp; Before joining NJEDA, Kathy ran a marketing, advertising and public relations company serving the unique needs of small businesses. She also served as Business Development Advocate in the Flemington NJ Business Improvement District.&nbsp; Kathy is passionate about sharing information and improving equal access to opportunity for New Jersey small business owners.

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