The purpose of the DVFWS shall be to encourage the enjoyment of ferns and wildflowers by cultivating and propagating them in the home garden; by studying them in their wild habitats, gardens, and conservatories; by promoting their conservation and preservation, and by providing a forum for the exchange of information and expertise.       

 

 

                             Next Meeting: April 10, 2010:  Bowman's Hill Wilflower Preserve

 

    

 

 

 

2010 Field Trips

Visit us at the Phildelphia Flower Show

Feb 28-Mar 7, 2010

The Delaware Valley Fern and Wildflower Society received two awards for our

Philadelphia International Flower Show exhibit,

"Where the Wild Things Grow":

 

"PHS Award of Distinction for the Second-Highest Point Score: Plant Societies"

"Special Achievement Award of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania – for Conservation" 

 

Congratulations to our Flower Show team for a job well done. 

                                                                                                    Tom tomer, flower show chair

 

 

Membership in the DVFWS is open to anyone who is interested in ferns and wildflowers. Two general membership meetings are held each year and a number of field trips are scheduled each year to areas rich in botanical interest. The newsletter is published quarterly. Contributions to the newsletter are welcome and may be mailed or Emailed (rmsjrs@aol.com) to the editor. Membership is $8 for individuals or $11 for two members of the same address per annum or $23 and $31, respectively, for three years. For additional information contact any of the officers.

 

        

Download and print membership form in pdf format

 

 

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Naturalist's Code

       Move nothing.

       Step on nothing but the path. 

      Take nothing but photographs.

      Leave nothing but your thanks!

      (From the Orchids of
                                  Bruce & Grey)

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