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Mission Statement
Merrysprings mission is to practice, teach, and advocate sound principles of ecology, conservation, and horticulture in order to protect our natural environment and to provide natural landscapes and cultivated areas for public enjoyment.
Wish List
Epimedium grandiflorum 'Lilafee'
Hours of Operation
The park is open free of charge from dawn to dusk every day of the year. Our offices and library are open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment.
Merryspring could use the following items: Picnic tables Saw horses Chain saw Roto-tiller Wooden planks (2x10x16) If you would like to purchase, donate or contribute funds for any of the above, please contact the Merryspring office. *************
Violacea; and Thunbergia (black-eyed susan vine) will also be on sale. Other fun tropicals that will be available include Cestrum nocturnum; night-blooming Jessamine; and patchouli. Among this years 30 tomato varieties are a host of heirlooms and hybrids, as well as cherry, grape, paste, campari, and beefsteaks some striped, some heart-shaped, some lobed all in an array of rainbow colors! Black Sea Man (a hardy Russian heirloom); Moonglow; Sunsugar; Matts Wild Cherry; Costoluto Genovese (a tasty Italian heirloom); Pineapple; Cupid; Mariannas Peace (a pinkish-red heirloom beefsteak); and Golden San Marzano are some of the varieties.
Membership Fees
Individual Family Business $35 $50 $50-100
Keeping in Touch
You can sign up for our eUpdates at www.merryspring.org to receive the latest news on programs and events. Or you can visit Merrysprings Facebook page, where you can check on upcoming events. Go to www.tinyurl.com/merryspringfacebook/.
Board of Trustees
We also need to repair or replace the arbor for the Merryspring Children's Garden. If you would like to This years roses will include an extensive assortment of help build a new arbor or fix the tough, hardy shrub varieties such as the vigorous, double- old one -- or if you have an arbor ruffled, pink-flowered Bonica and, from the Canadian you would like to donate -- please Explorer series, the stunning deep red Champlain. Also contact Brett Willard at educaavailable will be the coral-hued hybrid tea Tropicana and tion@merryspring.org. the grandifloras Strike It Rich and Tournament of Roses.
How to Leave a Lasting As in years past, divisions and other plants donated by members and friends of Merryspring will turn the sale into Legacy at Merryspring an extraordinary treasure hunt for plant lovers. In addition to all the wonderful plants, there will be an assortment of Merryspring has a permanent Endowment Fund to ensure that used tools, flower pots, gardening books, and handfuture generations will continue to crafted items for sale. enjoy the wonders of nature being All proceeds from the Plant Sale benefit Merryspring, a exhibited and taught at your Namember-supported, non-profit nature park and education ture Center. If you would like to Staff center that is located at the end of Conway Road just off make a bequest that will increase Toni Goodridge, Administrative Mgr. Route 1 by the Hannaford Shopping Plaza in Camden. this fund, please consult your fiBrett Willard, Program Mgr. nancial and legal advisors on what Brijin Thomas, Garden Mgr. method will be in your best interDavid Cadbury, Property Mgr. est and will fulfill your wishes. For more information, please call us at 2013All Rights Reserved (207) 236-2239 or send an email to info@merryspring.org.
Ray Andresen, President Glenn Jenks, Vice President Richard Ailes, Treasurer Frank Callanan, Secretary Kathleen Kull Karin Rector Susan Shaw Matthew Speno
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First Foraging
May 25, 10 a.m.-noon Walk with Tom Seymour to learn about the edible plants growing in your own back yard . M $5/NM $10
May 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 June 4 June 11 June 18 June 25 July 2 July 9
Maine Farmland Trust John Piotti NO TALK Growing, Dying and Cooking with Lavender Betsey-Ann Golon Backyard Raspberries Lynette Walther Tending the Perennial Garden, Early June Wendy Andresen Maine Puffins Susan Meadows Spiritual Environmental Activism Lucy Bauer Rose Day Glenn Jenks Tending the Perennial Garden in July Wendy Andresen Integrated Pest Management Kathy Murray
Low-Impact Forestry & Small Woodlots
June 15, 10 a.m.-noon Learn about the methods used by MOFGA with Andy McEvoy.
Harbor Seals Martha Bell Uses for Medicinal Herbs Deb Soule TBA TBA Tending the Perennial Garden in August Wendy Andresen Woodchuck Social Behavior Chris Maher Food Preservation with Lacto-Fermentation Ana Antaki The Herb Garden at Merryspring Nancy Jackson Tending the Perennial Garden in Sept Wendy Andresen
Seed-Saving
August 24, 10 a.m.-noon Brijin Thomas and Diana Chapin will help you learn how to save and store seeds for planting. Then on September 28, exchange your seeds and ideas for next years planting at the Seed Swap. 10 a.m.-noon.
September 10 Geological History of Maine Woody Thompson September 17 Endangered Species of Maine Charlie Todd September 24 Local Tofu and Sustainable Food Jeff Wolovitz October 1 Tending the Perennial Garden in October Wendy Andresen
Fairy Festival
Families are invited to Merrysprings first Annual Fairy Festival on Saturday June 22 from 10 a.m.noon. Create magic wands and accessories for your own fairy garden, design wildflower seed packets, and enter a raffle for a signed copy of Liza Gardner Walshs Fairy Garden Handbook. Free and open to all.
Canning Workshop
Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-noon Learn about sterilization techniques, food preparation, and keeping food fresh with Nadine Reimer.
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Leesa Mann, Roslyn Marcopulos, Marjorie E. Maxcy, Mrs. Warren H. Maxfield, Marian F. McAleenan,Carolyn Sue McCullough, Ann McKendry, Janis McQuade, Maura L. Melley, Carol Melquist, Ann Marie Merrill, Howard Miller, Paula Mills, Alison N. Montgomery, Elaine P. Morse, Judith Moses, Corallie H. Murray, Linda Nash, Barbara Nashner, Susan Neves, Jana Norris, Robert Olfenbuttel, Christina M. Perugini, Margaret Mednis Phillips, Martha M. Porter, Harriet Potter, Marietta Raneri, Kristin A.Ribeiro, Carolyn Robinson, Diane M. Robinson, Dorothy C. Robinson,, Antje Roitzsch, Stacey Rossiter, Sheila Buchanan Ruyle, Sandie Sabaka, Alexandra Samaras, Barnette Savitz, Marina Schauffler, Dorothea Schmitt, Jane Schroeder, Maryann Sedlack, Steven Seidell, Steven Shaw, Estelle B. Shevis, Meg Sideris, Elizabeth Simon, Donna Ward Smith, Victoria Smith, Lynn Snider, Engelbertha M. St. Andre, Christine Statler, Christopher F. Stewart, Johanna Stinson, Jane M. Strauss, Barbara Sweitzer, Ms. Nancy Syme, Jan B. Taft, Susan G. Taylor, Michelle Terry, Joan Thibault, Chris Tofani, Marcia T. Turner, Lynn Van Reich, Ingrid Van Steenburg, Zella Walker, Constance Wallace, Mary Waltz, Priscilla Weatherwax, Adele M. Welch, Marjorie R. Wester, Katrine McCollum Willey, Christina Wohler, Martha E. Yandle, Laura Zalewski. COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERSHIPS: Richard & Kathrin Anderson, Sarah Mattox & Aaron Bauman, Barb & Leon Bausch, Loren & Pamela Brown, Frank Carr, Phillip deMaynadier, Hannah Demmons, Donald & Deborah Dodge, Maggie Hunter, Allison Kanoti, Burt & Carol Keenan, Mark King, Joel & Jane Lafleur, Harrah Lord, Sandy Oliver, Lorraine and Philip Streat, Gail & Bill Sutton, Laura Wilson, David Yarborough. GIFT MEMBERSHIPS: Ellen Began, Toby & Bella Fuhrman, Gail Palmer. GIFTS IN KIND: Ray & Wendy Andresen, Paula & Alexander Armentrout, Amy & Robert Campbell, Gayle Curtis, Carol Goodridge, Dorothea Graham, Linda Mairs Holt, Bonnie Janicki, Faith Getchell & Glenn Jenks, Clay and Magy King, Regina Knight, Stephanie A. & Alan S. Kumble, Edie Kyle, Susan Peats, Sharon A. Staz, Lynette Walther. AILEEN LUBIN MEMORIAL GIFTS: Nancy J. Bishop, Jeff Brodsky, Susan & Kennedy Crane III, Carol & Dan Daigneault, Dr. & Mrs. Robert Furman, David M. & Virginia S. Hilyard, Gregory Kernan, Jim & Judith Kunkel, Marion & James G. McCully, Enid W. Stone. OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS: Thomas & Sally Wilkins. FOUNDATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT: In 2012, our programs received crucial financial support from a variety of organizations, municipalities, and private foundations. We thank the following institutional supporters for their help during the past year: American Rhododendron Society, Camden Garden Club, Otter Island Foundation, Rockport Garden Club, The Ethel & W. George Kennedy Family Foundation, Inc., United Mid-Coast Charities, Inc., Town of Camden, Warren Field and Garden Club.
BUSINESS STEWARD (500 - $999): Camden Real Estate, The First. BUSINESS DONOR ($250 - $499): Allen Insurance and Financial, Jaret & Cohn Real Estate, Pen Bay Veterinary Associates, Inc. BUSINESS FRIENDS ($100 - $249): Breakwater Vineyards, Camden Coast Real Estate, Cold Mountain Builders, Dominic Paul Mercadante Architecture, Windsor Chairmakers. BUSINESS SUPPORTER ($50 - $99) 17-90 Lighting Showroom, A. E. Sampson & Son, Ltd, Agren Appliance, Ariana Fischer Interior Design, Atlantic Hardwoods, Bernhard & Priestley Architecture, Briggs Architects, Brimstone Consulting Group, LLC, Brown's Appliance & Mattress, Inc., Chatfield Design, Christopher Glass, Architect, Crestwood Kitchens, Data Pro North East, Inc., David C. Olivas DDS, Design Concepts Co. Inc., Dream Kitchen Studio, Endless Summer Flower Farm, Fixtures Designer Plumbing Showroom, Francine Bistro, Freshwater Stone, Gartley & Dorsky, Greenwood Tech Strategies, LLC, Harbor Builders Associates, Holland & Foley, Interiors By Janis Stone, John Gillespie, Architect, Kelsey's Appliance Village, Inc., Landscape Services, Larson Shores Architects, Ledge End Studio, Liberty East, Maine Coast Construction Corp., Maine Soapstone Co., Mary Bourke, Once a Tree, Pen-Bay Glass, Peter T. Gross, Architects, P.A., PHI Home Designs, Prince's Furniture, Rick Wright Home Repairs & Renovations, Inc., Rockport Mechanical, Inc., Rockport Steel, Silverio - Architecture + Design, Smith & May Masonry, Taylor-Made Builders, Inc. / Cornerstone Kitchens, The Good Table, The Rockland Home Depot, The Rockport Company, TRS Lighting, Viking Lumber, Inc., Vision Builders, Inc., Wanamaker Raphael, Well Tempered Kitchen. BUSINESS GIFTS IN KIND: Admiral's Buttons, Fernwood Nursery & Gardens, Fresh Off The Farm, Green Thumb, New View Interiors, Optimum Performance, Plants Unlimited, State of Maine Cheese. COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS MEMBERS: 40 Paper, Amalfi on the Water, Atlantica, Cafe Mediterranean, Cafe Miranda, Conscious Kitchen, David Waldron Trash Removal, FIORE Artisan Oils & Vinegars, French & Brawn, Fromviandoux, Hartstone Inn, Laura Cabot Catering, Market Basket, Primo, Starlight Custom Cakes, Stonewall Kitchen, The Slipway Restaurant. MATCHING GIFTS: GE Foundation, IBM Corporation, Northern Trust.