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One week left to buy tickets for Friends Village Home Garden Program
Dr. Doug Tallamy will speak on "Afternoon in the Garden", 12:15 pm Saturday, April 13th, at Friends Village, 331 Lower Dolington Rd, Newtown
One week left to buy tickets to Friends Village Home Garden Program featuring renowned author, Doug Tallamy
New York Times bestselling author, professor and co-founder of Homegrown National Parks, Doug Tallamy, will speak at the Friends Village spring fundraiser on “Afternoon in the Garden”, 12:15 pm Saturday, April 13th, at Friends Village, 331 Lower Dolington Rd, Newtown
Dr. Doug Tallamy, distinguished professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, and co-founder of Homegrown National Park, will be the keynote speaker for the afternoon. Renowned for his groundbreaking research in the field, Dr. Tallamy has authored multiple books, including his latest New York Times bestseller, "Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard."
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During this fun-filled "Afternoon in the Garden", guests will hear theory and practice of practical and cost-saving actions to take to protect the environment.
In addition to Dr. Tallamy’s presentation, guests will enjoy exhibits, a gift card pull, vendors and a generous buffet. A silent auction will provide opportunities to bid on a tour and luncheon at a local “Homegrown National Park” and a professional design of a native plant garden/meadow.
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Proceeds of the afternoon will support resident programming at Friends Village, a uniquely small and kind community for older adults in Newtown. The community hopes to replace its aged, gas-guzzling van with a plug-in hybrid that will be both more cost-effective and accessible for its residents and to create a walking path through its native plant meadow that would be fully-accessible for those with mobility challenges.
A 501(c)3 Quaker, non-profit organization, Friends Village seeks to be a community resource for healthy and active aging for all. Every ticket sold will play a vital role in supporting the community's initiatives and fostering a vibrant and sustainable future for both Friends Village and our world. All activities will be indoors and not be affected if the weather is inclement.
To purchase tickets, please visit www.friends-village.org/spring-event or contact Lyndsay Ramirez-Rodriguez at LRamirez@friends-village.org or (215)968-3346 extension 105 for more information.
