Nature Fest Notes | March 9, 2022

NATURE FEST 2022 (WITH BEER GARDEN)

Meeting #1 March 9th
It has been decided to have the Nature Fest with Beer Garden this year that will focus on the environment.  The group brainstormed potential programs and presenters of interest.  Will and Marilyn will work on making the initial contacts prior to our next meeting that will be: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13TH AT 5:30PM AT THE NATURE CENTER PRIOR TO THE MONTHLY MEETING.  WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP PLAN THIS.

LIST OF PROGRAMS AND WHO WILL CONTACT THEM

• BIRDSEED SALES- MO- contact FOCHSP
• LANDSCAPING-WILL- check with Nanticoke Watershed Alliance (Beth) for pollinator and butterfly gardens or other specialties.  Also, James Passwaters (302-856-2656) - his business works with pollinators
• DELAWARE HUMANITIES- WILL- Contact them for the medicinal use of native plants and the Native American speaker
• BEEKEEPERS- MO and Aidan- Get with the Beekeepers (Carla Lewis-302-236-4115)
• RAIN GARDENS AND RAIN BARRELS- WILL- Check with Watershed Stewardship (Diane Callaway did barrel) - barrels used for water gardens, washing cars, etc.
• RECYCLE- MO- Get with DSWA
• BOW (Becoming an Outdoors Woman) - WILL- Check with Lynn Pusey
• R.E.I. - MO- Check with New Castle office about setting up a camping display
• DELAWARE FISH AND WILDLIFE- WILL- See about having fishing tournament
• DELAWARE BASS MASTERS- WILL- Will they bring boat for display/safety
• TREE FOR EVERY DELAWAREAN- MO- Check with Kesha on this and also Forestry speaker
• COASTAL KAYAK- WILL- Check to see if they would do short tours ($)
• DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY- MO- See if they would be willing to have a booth to advertise their back packing trips- John Harrod (302-656-1490 x156)
• SUSSEX COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT- WILL- Talk with Brent Marsh on their programs

 
NEXT MEETING
BEER GARDEN SET UP, VENDORS, REQUIREMENTS
CRAFTERS
FOOD TRUCKS
MUSIC- Charlie and Kooltones are on board for this
50/50 AND DOOR PRIZES?
REGISTRATION FOR VENDORS
ADVERTISING/PR
GIVE AWAYS?