Despite today’s challenges, the annual Spring Plant Sale hosted by Belknap County Conservation District went well. Dedicated volunteers and Lisa Morin, BCCD program coordinator, rose to the task, filling orders for asparagus, berries, bulbs, potted plants, 40 types of conservation plants, and live trout. Local residents picked up their orders in early May and others stopped to buy plants. All received conservation tips and free milkweed (food source for monarch caterpillars) or pumpkin seeds. BCCD appreciates local support for the Plant Sale which is a fund-raiser and opportunity to connect with county residents interested in how they can conserve natural resources on their land. We can all make a difference in improving the environment by planting trees, pollinator plants or growing our own food. Special thanks to John Hodsdon and Ward Bird at Picnic Rock Farms in Meredith who provided space for preparing and storing plants and pick-up location. Gilmanton Iron Works Historical Society also provided a pick up point. Thanks to volunteers Lori Baldwin, Maya Bhatt-Hardcastle, Michael Callahan, Jessica Casterline, Earle Chase, Nellie Garden, Donna Hepp, Jan Hooper, Jamie Irving, Gary Maheau and family, Carolyn Rudy, and Shirley Stokes and to Lisa Morin for working long hours coordinating a safe event. Planting milkweed seed to provide habitat and food for monarchs proved so popular, we’ve ordered more seed to share. We invite anyone interested in conservation to learn more about us and get involved. Check belknapccd.org or contact lisamorin@nh.nacdnet.net 527-5880.
Donna Hepp
Belknap County Conservation District Board of Supervisors