Safety Harbor Garden Club
SHGC February Meeting
Wednesday, February 16
Adjunct Professor
29 years of experience with native plant education, restoration and gardening
Craig is renowned for his knowledge of plant-animal interactions and the design of wildlife-attracting landscapes. At the University of Florida, he co-founded the Urban Wildlife Extension Program and established the Florida Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program. He also established the Pinellas County Environmental Lands Division and served as Division Administrator for twelve years.
A much-loved professor and teacher, Craig has authored several popular books promoting the use of Florida native plants, including books on landscaping for wildlife, gardening with wildflowers and using plants in shady gardens. He lectures widely across the state of Florida on the use of native plants in ecologically beneficial, sustainable landscapes. And whether it’s 8:00am or 8:00pm, Craig’s dynamic delivery and entertaining speaking style will keep you alert and inspired.
Craig is passionate about the joy and satisfaction native gardens and landscapes bring to our lives. He has received numerous state and regional awards from public agencies and private conservation groups for his ongoing environmental education, restoration and preservation efforts.
Craig has a B.A. in zoology and M.S. in wildlife ecology from the University of Wisconsin.
He has a Ph.D. in animal ecology from Iowa State University.
Certified Wildlife Biologist with the Wildlife Society.
About this Event
The Friends of Moccasin Lake, the Clearwater Library and the City of Clearwater are delighted to host a free community event, Jurassic Park at Moccasin Lake! Day of Raptors! This one-day event will host a variety of fun Jurassic Park themed education & craft stations, snacks, and a movie on the lawn at 6 p.m. Please bring your own lawn chairs.
"2nd Saturday" Plant Sale at Folly Farm
Saturday, February 12
SHGC February Meeting
Wednesday, February 16
Moccasin Lake Park9:30am -11:30am
Safety Harbor Garden Club Award
Presentation at City Hall
Business Updates
Delinquent members will be notified via e-mail to please bring their membership up to date by making dues payment by March 1.
After March 1 anyone who has not paid their annual dues will be dropped from the active roles and not be eligible to participate in club activities.
Let's take a look at our January Activities!
Kick-off to 2022
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| Gardn Magic award presented to Chris Dotson |
Folly Farm Nature Preserve
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| Not too cold as long as it is sunny! |
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| Colleen and Rick reimagining a section of the Wind Garden |
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| Colleen working on the design |
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| The Fringe tree gets some love |
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| Nancy uses a mystical beam of light to stimulate the Fringe tree |
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| Nursery ready for some cold weather |
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| Glenn updates the Folly bulletin board |
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| Lots of Monarchs at Folly! |
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| Kumpa finishes Mushroom for the Little Hollow Garden |
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| A nice moment in the sun |
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| Mullet Creek keeps getting better! Thank you! |
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| New plant ID signs have arrived |
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| Nursery is growing! |
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| Rick and Colleen propagating |
Folly Farm Nursery and Gardens
We meet at the Nursery Picnic tables for open discussions and dinner
and then maybe a walk-about.
Saturday February 5 - 3:00pm
February 16 - 9:30am
at Safety Harbor City Hall
