January 2008

January 29-31
Annual Litter Index
Greensboro Beautiful conducts its annual Litter Index in each of Greensboro’s five City Council Districts. Each of the five districts is scored based on a visual assessment. Volunteers to assist in the scoring process are needed. Orientation, training and refreshments provided. Call 373-2199 to volunteer.

February 2008

GARDENING EDUCATION SERIES: A Carolina Yard
February 12 : NC Cooperative Extension Service, 3309 Burlington Road; 6:30 pm
February 14: Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, 6:30 pm
February 17: Arboretum Education Building, 401 Ashland Drive, 4:00 pm

March 2008

GARDENING EDUCATION SERIES: A Botany Buffet of Veggies
March 11: NC Cooperative Extension Service, 3309 Burlington Road; 6:30 pm
March 13: Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, 6:30 pm
March 16: Arboretum Education Building, 401 Ashland Drive, 4:00 pm

March 19
Seedling Giveaway
In observance of Arbor Day, Greensboro Beautiful, the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department and the Extension Service Master Gardeners will be distributing more than 6,000 tree seedlings to 3rd-graders throughout Guilford County's schools. Volunteers needed to bag seedlings March 19th at 9:00 am at the Cooperative Extension Service. Call 574-3547 to volunteer.

April 2008

April 5
Great American Cleanup, 9 am - 12 pm
Greensboro Beautiful needs volunteers to roll up their sleeves, grab a bag and help clean up litter from our streets, parks, streams, and public areas. Pizza and drinks are provided to all volunteers following the cleanup. Advance Registration Required. Call 373-2199 to sign up.

April 7-11
Clean Campus Program
Greensboro Beautiful’s Clean Campus Program for area K-12 schools features hands-on activities designed to promote litter awareness, recycling, and campus beautification while utilizing interdisciplinary classroom skills. The week-long program instills a sense of individual responsibility and advocacy for school appearance and environment, while demonstrating that students of all ages can make a difference. Call 373-2199 for information.

GARDENING EDUCATION SERIES: The Annual Garden
April 10: Arboretum Education Building, 401 Ashland Drive, 12 noon
April 15: NC Cooperative Extension Service, 3309 Burlington Road; 6:30 pm
April 17: Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, 6:30 pm

Gardening Education Series: Creative Containers
April 20: Arboretum Education Building, 401 Ashland Drive, 4:00 pm
April 22: NC Cooperative Extension Service, 3309 Burlington Road; 6:30 pm
April 24: Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, 6:30 pm

May 2008

May 4
Parisian Promenade 1-5
We'll recreate the sights, scenes, and smells of a spring afternoon in Paris – all in our own Bicentennial Garden. Sidewalk artists, live music, a sidewalk café, children’s activities, and more will be featured – all within the colorful backdrop of the garden in bloom. Admission is free and open to the public. Call 373-2199 for information.

Gardening Education Series: Summertime Safety in the Garden
May 13: NC Cooperative Extension Service, 3309 Burlington Road; 6:30 pm
May 15: Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, 6:30 pm
May 18: Arboretum Education Building, 401 Ashland Drive, 4:00 pm

July 2008

July 12
Bayou Bash in the Bog, 5-9 PM
Bog Garden.
Join us in the “Swamp” for unique music, entertainment, children’s activities, food, and fun as we recreate the sights and sounds of an evening in the bayou. Call 373-2199 for information.

August 2008

Date TBD
Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet
6:00 pm
A complimentary Volunteer Reception precedes the dinner at 6 pm. During the evening, Greensboro Beautiful recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, garden clubs, schools, and other community groups for outstanding projects and programs that exemplify its mission.

September 2008
Gardening Education Series: Invasive Plants
September 9: NC Cooperative Extension Service, 3309 Burlington Road; 6:30 pm
September 11: Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, 6:30 pm
September 17: Arboretum Education Building, 401 Ashland Drive, 12 noon

November 2008

Date TBA
NeighborWoods Tree Planting
Charles B. Aycock Neighborhood

Gardening Education Series: Winter Interest Plants
November 6: NC Cooperative Extension Service, 3309 Burlington Road; 6:30 pm
November 13: Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, 6:30 pm
November 16: Arboretum Education Building, 401 Ashland Drive, 4:00 pm

Gardening Education Series: Winterizing Tools
November 18: NC Cooperative Extension Service, 3309 Burlington Road; 6:30 pm
November 19: Arboretum Education Building, 401 Ashland Drive, 12 noon
November 20: Wildlife Education Center, 5834 Bur-Mil Club Road, 6:30 pm

December 2008

December 3
Annual Wreath Sale
8am-6pm
Pick up your pre-ordered wreaths and shop for a variety of holiday gifts and crafts at the Greensboro Farmer’s Market, Corner of Lindsay & Yanceyville Street across from War Memorial Stadium.