Coastal Wildscapes and Ashantilly presented a Lunch and Learn focused on the importance of providing habitat for native bees in your home landscape. Kris Braman, University of Georgia Entomologist presented the lunch-timeContinueContinue reading “PROVIDING HABITAT FOR NATIVE BEES.”
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CAROL DENHOF LEADS LUNCH &LEARN!
Carol Denhof of the Longleaf Alliance, presented this lunch-time lecture focused on the importance of restoring the rich diversity of the Longleaf Pine groundcover. Ashantilly and Coastal Wildscapes collaborate toContinueContinue reading “CAROL DENHOF LEADS LUNCH &LEARN!”
NATIONAL REGISTER PLAQUE
The National Register of Historic Places plaque was unveiled in a ceremony led by Buddy Sullivan. The work done to achieve this designation was applauded by those in attendance.
BUDDY SULLIVAN: THE SPANISH IN COASTAL GA
A nice crowd gathered for local historian and author Buddy Sullivan’s lecture on the Spanish influence in Coastal Georgia, 1526 – 1742. A reception followed the talk.
ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE FLEET!
Ashantilly once again set up in Art in the Park during the Blessing of the Fleet. New this year were T-Shirts and Tote Bags printed on a small etching pressContinueContinue reading “ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE FLEET!”
ASHANTILLY ATTENDS JAZZ & ART FESTIVAL IN WOODBINE!
Ashantilly set up a booth at Woodbine’s annual Jazz & Art Festival. Letterpress printing was demonstrated with the small Kelsey tabletop press, and visitors to the booth were given aContinueContinue reading “ASHANTILLY ATTENDS JAZZ & ART FESTIVAL IN WOODBINE!”
NATIVE AND WILDFLOWERS SEEDS COLLABORATION
DNR, Coastal Wildscapes, 4H, Keep McIntosh Beautiful and Ashantilly came together to plant seeds for native flowers and wildflowers. 4th and 5th grade 4H students spread seed on 20 differentContinueContinue reading “NATIVE AND WILDFLOWERS SEEDS COLLABORATION”
ANNUAL SCOTCH TASTING
Once again, Tim Rutherford brought wonderful selections for participants to try, including some very hard-to-get distilleries! This was Tim’s last tasting with us, as he has moved to Asheville. WeContinueContinue reading “ANNUAL SCOTCH TASTING”
KEVIN KIERNAN: Hidden Bits of Black History in the Golden Isles During the Late Nineteenth Century
Dr. Kiernan, Professor Emeritus, presented a program about late 19th Century Black History in the Golden Isles. The well-attended lecture was followed with a reception.
AWESOME VALENTINE’S TEA!!
Joye Hanrahan again delighted guests with her magnificant High Tea! Bob Allison was again on hand to “tickle the ivories” and provide beautiful piano music during the tea. Great fun!!