Welcome to the Redland Evening Herb Society, Redland, Florida, USA
Next Meeting: Wednesday February 3, 2010
Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 3, 2010.
There will be no meeting in the month of January due to the number of members away on vacation
Next meeting is Wednesday, February 3, 2010.
Come early and see the new developments at the Park and visit your herb garden!
All members will be bringing dishes for the tasting table!
MDPRD Press Release: REDLAND FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE FRUIT & SPICE PARK FOR ITS 33RD YEAR
MEDIA CONTACT:
Edith Torres
305-755-7862 305-755-7862
( MIAMI , December 3, 2010) - Celebrate the New Year at the 33rd Annual Redland Festival, January 9-10, 2010, at the Fruit & Spice Park , 24801 SW 187th Avenue in Homestead .
The Redland Festival, a Fruit & Spice Park staple event that draws crowds in the thousands, will have its traditional natural arts & crafts, over 20 nurseries selling native plants and fruit trees, a children's area, as well as a variety of entertainment for the young and old alike.
Featured entertainers performing both on stage and impromptu throughout the park include Merlina the magician and bilingual story teller bringing her stories to life with audience participation and interaction; Redland Festival returning favorites Ed & Geraldine Berbaum performing old-time musicals and inviting children to join them in playing musical rhythm instruments; David Ballard performing comedy variety entertainment using puppets and clowns; and renowned guitarist James Kelly performing traditional Irish music.
The Natural Selections of South Florida, with host and owner Joseph Wasilewski, will conduct live animal shows prompting educational discussion and teaching the audience about the environmental purpose of native Florida animals. Animals featured include alligators, crocodiles, venomous and non-venomous snakes, native and snapping turtles, and other interesting creatures.
Admission is $8 per person and children under 12 years of age are admitted free. Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. For more information, please call the Fruit & Spice Park at 305-247-5727 305-247-5727 .
The Fruit & Spice Park , operated by Miami-Dade Park & Recreation Department, grows more than 500 varieties of sub-tropical fruits, herbs, spices, vegetables and nuts from around the world on 39 lush acres in the agricultural Redland. The park offers daily botanical tours, fruit tasting and naturalist-led workshops.
WHO: Redland Fruit & Spice Park
WHAT: 33rd Annual Redland Festival
WHEN: January 9 & 10, 2010; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Fruit & Spice Park
24801 SW 187th Avenue
Homestead, FL,
305-247-5727
305-247-5727
Miami-Dade Parks, a three-time National Gold Medal Award (A AP RA and NRPA) winner, Florida Governor's 2009 Sterling Award winner, and an accredited agency, is the third largest park system in the United States, consisting of 262 parks and more than 12,668 acres of land. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the nation. Made up of more than just playgrounds and athletic fields, it also comprises after-school, sports-development and summer-camp programs; programs for seniors and people with disabilities; educational nature centers and nature preserves; arts and culture programs and events; environmental restoration efforts; Miami MetroZoo and Deering Estate; Crandon Tennis Center, home of the Sony Ericsson Open; golf courses; beaches; marinas; campgrounds; and more. The Miami-Dade Parks mission is to create outstanding recreational, natural and cultural experiences to enrich you and to enhance our community for this and future generations.
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To request material in accessible format, information on access for persons with disabilities, or sign language interpreter services (7 days in advance), call 305-365-6706 305-365-6706 .
Public Access to the many Herb-related Video Presentations in our Member Section!
June Herb of the Month: Lemongrass
Annual Biscayne Bay Clean-up: "BAYNANZA"
GO GREEN & GET INVOLVED!
http://www.miamidade.gov/derm/baynanza.asp
REHS Member Enrique Schmalbach of Schmalback Aquaculture Quoted in Miami Herald regarding the Cold Winter and Sub-Tropical Aquaculture
"Florida fish farms hurt by cold; plant crops mostly OK
This week's arctic blast spelled trouble for tropical fish breeders, though plant crops went mostly unscathed."
Click here to read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/business/story/892389.html.
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The Redland Fruit and Spice Park hosted the Redland Herbal Fest, Jan 12th & 13th. The society sold donate potted herbs, herbal products and crafts, cookies, brownies, etc at our booth. We had a great turnout and gained several new members.
Member Section Update - 01/08/08
The members-only video section is up... get passwords at this month's meeting!
Photo Galleries:
A Walk in the Park
Members, Meetings, Get Togethers
The REHS Newsletter and its huge archive of great, fun, and practical information on herb gardening, culinary, craft, and medicinal usage is clickable here and is also accessible from the newsletter link in the menu at the top of this page.
Our Members Page lists any of our members who volunteer information and pics of themselves and their various projects, hobbies, services, and more. Members, please email Tao to have your picture and information added or updated.
Our Education, Products and Services page showcases the professional and hobbyist offerings of some of our members.
- an extensive distance learning program on medicinal herbs and their essential oils, from the A-CAM Education and Research, along with smaller, more specialized powerpoint presentations.
- Ionic Detoxification
- And much more!
Care to join us? Memberships are only $20 for the year for individuals and $30 for the year for families. We are now a Non-Profit Organization, so your donations and even your membership are tax deductible! You can join at any REHS meeting!
Submissions, questions, or comments about the REHS Newsletter? Email Tracy Bossinger, REHS Newsletter editor.
Have a program request, wish to present a program, or know someone who would like to present? Email Kristin Jayd, REHS Vice President.
Like to see something on our website? Email Tao Semko, REHS webmaster.
