Wednesday, October 17, 10 a.m., Orcas Center
— from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club —
The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Ryan T. Palmateer from the San Juan Islands Conservation District on Wednesday, October 17 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas Center. Ryan will speak about creating your own rain garden and drip irrigation system. He will also discuss county-wide water conservation efforts.
Ryan is the San Juan Islands Conservation District Energy Program Manager and IT specialist as well as the Washington Association of District Employee’s track leader for climate, water and energy.
The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes new members and encourages gardeners, landscapers, farmers, and those who love nature to enjoy this month’s presentation. After the presentation,visitors are encouraged to stop by our membership table and become a member of the garden club. All attendees may socialize, share gardening info and advice, and enjoy treats in the social hour following the meeting.
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