AAF&G Growing Gardens Day & Online Auction! by Ann Arbor Farm & Garden (givelively.org)
Saturday, June 12
10:30 am on Zoom
An online event celebrating the many benefits of gardens, and raising funds to grow more of them in Washtenaw County!
Although our annual Garden Walk has been cancelled this year, Ann Arbor Farm & Garden remains committed to supporting local gardens and gardeners with grants and scholarships. Join us on Saturday for an informative, inspirational morning, and help us grow local gardens!
So much to explore! Here's a sampling of what's up for bid June 12-19 in our online auction!
Nature’s Best Hope: Presentation/Q&A with Douglas Tallamy, 10:30 am
With his books “Bringing Nature Home” and “Nature’s Best Hope,” Dr. Douglas Tallamy changed the conversation about gardening in America. His grassroots approach to conservation provides practical, actionable ways our home gardens can provide the essential habitats needed by our declining wildlife populations. With humor and passion, Dr. Tallamy offers an inspiring vision of the important role our own gardens can play in the larger environment. Come prepared with questions! We'll do a live Q&A with Dr. Tallamy following his talk.
Once you've RSVP'd, you'll receive an email with the Zoom link and program details. A reminder email will be sent Friday, June 11.
Growing Gardens Online Auction Premiere, noon
Stay with us for the premiere of our first Online Auction! More than 70 unique and useful items are up for bid from local businesses, artists and artisans, and AAF&G members. Garden-related gifts and tools; jewelry; original art and handmade items; food and drink; golf, travel, and entertainment packages – there's something for everyone!
You can preview all the auction items now by registering as a bidder using the Auction Registration button above. It's as simple as providing your name and email address.
The auction runs until noon on Saturday, June 19.
This program is free, though donations are welcome. All donations and auction proceeds directly benefit local gardens and gardeners through AAF&G’s annual grants and scholarships program.