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Our Mission
The Sarasota Fern Society is a non-profit organization dedicated
to learning and exchanging information relating to the propagation,
growth, culture, and identification of ferns and fern allies.
Regular Meetings
New members and guests are always welcome. Meetings are held January
thru November, on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 7:30 PM, in the
Activities Building of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 South
Palm Avenue, Sarasota, Florida. [map]
Membership
Any one with an interest in Ferns and Fern Allies is invited to
become a member of the Society. Plants ownership and prior growing
experience are not required.
Annual Dues
Membership dues are collected on a calendar year basis. When joining
in mid-year, new members may prorate their first year’s payment
according to these annual rates:
- One person: $12.00.
- Two or more persons, sharing the same address: $15.00.
- Students: Free.
Annual Agenda
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TOPICS
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January
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We have several
“Special Programs” throughout the year and the topics listed
below are usually the focus of at least one meeting per year.
In addition, our meetings always feature a Show And Tell session, which
can be very interesting and educational too.
Growing Terrestrial Ferns In Containers
Growing Epiphytic Ferns
Propagation of Ferns
Landscaping with Ferns
Fern Problem Solving
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December*
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Holiday Social Event |
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Variable**
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Field Trip(s) and Our Annual Show & Sale |
| * The "Holiday Social Event" is an
informal luncheon, usually held on a Saturday afternoon at the
home of one of the Society's members. |
** Field Trips, held once or twice
a year, are scheduled independently from, and in addition
to, the regular monthly meetings.
** Our Annual Show and Sale is also held in
addition to our regular monthly meetings and its date
varies from year to year, usually falling between July and
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2010 Officers
President: Ron Arrick
Vice-President: Wilda Meier
Secretary: Doug Zartman
Treasurer: Anita Brass
5th Board Member: Fran Melnick
2010 Committee Chairpersons
Field Trips: Marilyn Eigsti
Historian: Anita Brass
Librarian: Doug Zartman
Memberships: Open
Name Tags & Sign-in: Wilda Meier
Newsletters: Ron Arrick
Publicity: Open
Raffles: Daryl Taylor
Refreshments Coordinator: Marilyn Eigsti
Website: Avery R. Cayneman
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