Hi.
We’ve had a bit of trouble securing an appropriate meeting space at Britannia for our regular second-Thursday meeting night, so this month we’re going to be meeting via Zoom. (Now that it’s dark by 5:00 p.m. — boo hoo — at least it’s easier to be able to meet via Zoom and not have to venture out.)
Our November speaker is Daniel Mosquin, and he’ll be talking to us on two topics, "Native Plants" and “Garden Photography Tips”. We’ll be meeting this Thursday night (November 9th), at 7:00 p.m.
Here’s the link! Remember that Zoom start time is 7:00.
Daniel Mosquin is currently the Research and Biodiversity Informatics Manager at UBC Botanical Garden, where his duties include teaching the plant sciences coursework for UBC's Horticulture Training Program. He is also an accomplished photographer, using his camera to seek moments and places where some measure of beauty is to be found.
His presentation will focus on why gardeners should consider using native plants, with an emphasis on highlighting particular native plants for Lower Mainland gardens. Woven throughout will be Daniel's observations on these plants in wild habitats and how to use them in gardening situations.
He will follow his native-plant talk with a second, shorter presentation giving you composition tips to improve your photography, illustrated with photos of plants and gardens from his travels.
See you Thursday!
We’re also hoping to organize a GGC holiday potluck supper. We’ll let you know as our plans progress.
And do let me know if you’re thinking you might want to take over the GGC communication responsibilities. I’ll be happy to meet with you and go over what’s involved.
Cheers,
Penny
