Adult Programs

NCNC has chosen "The Art of Simple Food" and "Edible Schoolyard" by Alice Waters as the next books for our Green Book Club. All are invited to join and meetings will take place monthly at the Nature Center.

Members are encouraged to purchase books locally at Elm Street Books. NCNC members will recieve a 10% discount on the selected book.

The book club will focus on books that relate to nature and the environment. The group is informal and fun, and members can go to all meetings, or attend meetings featuring books that are of interest. Guest speakers or authors may be invited to select meetings.

Email nature@newcanaannature.org if you are interested in joining, and for a complete list of planned meeting dates and discussion books.

Drawing upon 30 years of evaluating a wide range of popular and exotic, ornamental woody plants, Brad Roeller highlights trees and shrubs that are inherently resistant to deer browsing. Discover the latest information available about deer repellents and other proven methods of discouraging deer. Learn environmental and biological factors that influence deer and their choice of food.

Perennials are a constant but ever-changing presence in the garden. The gardener's challenge is to combine a variety of herbaceous plants and a few shrubs into a living collage. The first step is understanding nature's geometry to provide structure in a perennial border. Learn the "checkerboard theory" of design and how to use strong plant shapes to create an effective four-season garden.

Gain the basic skills and knowledge needed for successful cultivation of perennials in a variety of garden settings. Topics include side selection, soil preparation, tools and planting techniques, maintenance practices, plant selection, landscape use, and design basics. Please bring lunch