Green Day 2022 Workshops

What an amazing lineup of free talks – all day!
Look for these great talks at the workshop tent

12:15
Spotted Lanternfly
Mary Margaret Mumich and Selen Nehrozoglu, United States Department of Agriculture
You’ve seen them – maybe a lot of them. Join USDA staff for an educational talk about the invasive Spotted Lanternfly and what the public can do to slow its spread.

12.45
Backyard Hens – in Hammonton?
Gwenne Baile, Camden County Chickens
Gwenne shares resources she has developed to put successful ordinances in place to allow backyard hens in local, suburban communities. Could this be done in Hammonton? Learn and connect.

1:30
Learn About Mexican Herbs
Kathia Ramirez
Come make a zine as you learn about some of the uses and benefits of herbs in Mexican culture. 

2:15
Native Plants in the Autumn
Raven Ahmed, Earth First Native Plant Nursery, Egg Harbor Twp.
Fall is a great time to plant and appreciate the benefits, and beauty of native plants. Raven shares some of the unique characteristcs as well as the importance these plants.

3:00
Winter Sowing – Planting Seeds Outdoors
Belinda Chester, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Atlantic County Master Gardeners
Start seeds in upcycled protective containers for outdoor overwintering. Learn how and take home what you need to start.