Michiana Unit of the Herb Society of America
Third Wednesdays of each month
Lunch meeting in the cafe
The Herb Society of America, Michiana Unit, is dedicated to preserving and cultivating the Stan Beikmann Herb and Sensory Garden within Fernwood Botanical Gardens. Founded in 2004, the club is open to anyone interested in herbal gardening.
Monthly Meetings
The Unit's monthly meetings follow a set agenda for organizational business and include 15-minute presentations on the design and progress of different sections of the garden.
For more information or questions, contact Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, HSA, Michiana Unit Chairperson, at 440-655-0951.
Fernwood Book Group
Meetings: Third Saturdays
February-October, 10:30 am-12 pm.
November: 11 am-12 pm.
December & January: no meetings.
The books are thematically about nature, be it plants, animals, water, rocks, and even the sun. Club members look for books that relate to how the environment affects us and how we affect the environment, plus biographies or memoirs of folks who have made an impact on our planet. Additionally, club members take turns moderating. The discussions between the club members are mind-opening and informative.
Each club member is responsible for choosing their own books. Many can be found through Michigan’s MEL program, which loans out books from all of its libraries, or purchased online for a small price.
Interested in joining meetings virtually? Sign up to be a member and request access to the link in monthly emails.
Niles Handweavers Guild
First Wednesdays, 10 am-12 pm. The club meets April -November at Fernwood (December at a member’s home).
Did you know Fernwood has a long history with the Niles Handweavers Guild? In 1949, Kay Boydston, founder of Fernwood, discovered that her friend Gladys Kneeshaw shared her interest in weaving, and they decided to collaborate.
The purpose of the Guild is threefold:
1. To stimulate interest in handweaving and other fiber arts in our community.
2. To encourage high-quality artistry and originality in handweaving and fiber arts.
3. To make information on handweaving and other fiber arts available to members.
Photography Club
First Sundays, 2 - 4 pm.
No meeting in January.
Open to all ages and experience levels. Meetings last about 90 minutes and start with sharing and discussing recent images shot by club members, followed by a monthly topical program.
