August

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP: DSLR 101

Saturday, August 4, 10:00 to Noon

In this workshop, Diana Thornton will show you how to get your DSLR camera out of auto mode! Topics include essential everyday controls and settings, the Exposure Triangle (aperture/shutter Speed/ISO), lenses and how they affect your exposure, depth of field and composition, file types/sizes, white balance, composition and developing your “eye”. Program is an outside photo walk, weather permitting. Instruction will not be camera or brand specific. Bring camera, charged batteries, memory card, extra lenses, walking shoes, and bug spray. Program limited to 6 students. Members, $10, non-members $15. Register by August 3. 

SUMMER SMART LANDSCAPES: CREATING GARDENS THAT THRIVE IN SUMMER HEAT!

Saturday, August 4, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Does your garden fade in the summer? Learn wise maintenance and landscaping practices to conserve resources and energy and create eco-friendly home landscapes that reduce summer maintenance needs, and native plant species that strengthen local biodiversity in this program with Pearl River County Extension Agent Dr. Eddie Smith and Arboretum Director Pat Drackett. Reservations requested. Free for members; non-members $5. Register by August 3.

PERENNIAL POLLINATOR PLANT SALE!

Saturday, August 18

Starts at 8:00 AM for MEMBERS and volunteers and at 9:00 AM for the General Public.

The arboretum is pleased to announce that we are piloting a new one day native plant sale this month, featuring perennial pollinator plants for your yard and garden. Please see our Facebook page for the list of plants that we will have available.

There are limited numbers of each plant, so be sure to be here when the gates open! No plants will be sold before the sale, and no plants may be reserved. FYI memberships are currently half price, so if you want to get in early you might want to consider becoming a member before you come: http://crosbyarboretum.msstate.edu/the-crosby-arboretum-mem…

We also have a very limited supply of mostly woody plants left over from our last sale for purchase at any time during regular operating hours: Swamp Red Maple, Sweet Bay, Red Bay,Tulip Tree (Yellow Poplar, Black Cherry, Swamp Titi, Fetterbush, Farkleberry, Buttonbush and Spruce Pine.

SAVE THE DATE for our big Fall Woody Plant Sale--October 5-6. Comment on our Facebook page with the names of woody plants you would be interested in buying, and we will see if they are available.

 

SUMMER NATIVE PLANT FIELD WALK

Saturday, August 25 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Join Arboretum director Pat Drackett on an early morning field walk to explore what is currently blooming in the Savanna Exhibit and pitcher plant bog. Plants for wildlife, and landscape uses, will be discussed along the journey. Bring your camera and dress for walking.  Members free; non-members $5. Please register by August 24.