Daffodils aren't the only things popping up! Save the dates now for these new May programs in addition to upcoming April events!

Planting in a Post-Wild World with Thomas Rainer May 1 at 10:30am He is inspiring a new generation of landscape designers with sustainable practices that encourage biodiversity and create native landscapes in the most unlikely places. Please join JHC members and our co-hosts the Rye Garden Club and Little Garden Club of Rye for this timely lecture. Read more here!

John Rousmaniere and The Golden Pastime May 16 at 6:30pm John is is best known for writing about sailing in all its facets - including seamanship, storms, sailing safety, the America's Cup, and stories of America's yacht clubs, including the New York Yacht Club, where he is club historian. Read more here!

Volunteer Open Houses April 12 and 14

TONITE!!! Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 pm Open House for Adults Great for newcomers to Rye and the greater Westchester area! Whether you are an individual, a family or a business interested in making an impact, join us for an informational meeting. RSVP Barbara Specht

THIS WEEKEND! Saturday, April 14 at 10 am Open House for 7 - 12th Grade Learn about training as a tour guide, transcribing historical documents, research, invasive species management and assisting with archaeology digs. Earn community service hours. RSVP Barbara Specht

The Little Garden Club's Annual Daffodil Show Thursday, April 19 1:30 - 4:30 pm FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC A perennial favorite! Veteran growers and novices are invited to enter! Visit the  Little Garden Club's website

 Saturday, April 21 Celebrate Our Earth!

 "What Grows in the Garden?" 9:30 - 11:30 am

Teach your children how to identify what grows and lives in the garden. Readings and Kids Garden Activities with NYBG Edible Academy Educator and Author Anne Mottola . FREE! Suitable for ages 4 - 8 . Please RSVP to Barbara Specht

 "Wild Brunch" 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

What's in season this spring? Find out and learn about wild edible plants, their health benefits and sample their unique flavors. Meet Tama Matsuoka Wong , the local forager for restaurateur Daniel Boulud, Gramercy Tavern, Agern, Fresh Direct and award-winning author of "Foraged Flavor" and "Scraps, Wilts and Weeds." Experience first-hand the "field to bar" trend as Darryl Chan , head mixologist at Bar Pleiades, prepares signature creations. JHC Members $20 per person, Non-Members $35 per person. Limited to 50 participants. Reserve your spot at jayheritagecenter@gmail.com Please dress casually and be prepared to get out in the field and forage for ingredients! Learn more .

 "Restoring Our American Landscape" 3:00 - 5:00 pm FREE TALKS

Hear two of the foremost environmental educators in the Westchester/New York area talk about the challenges and opportunities we face in restoring native plants and managing invasive species! FREE and open to the public. Please RSVP to Barbara Specht Featuring Jessica A. Schuler , Director of the Thain Family Forest and Tate Bushell,  Director of Stewardship with the Westchester Land Trust.  Read more here.

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