2024 CAR-SGC Conference
Wonders of the Garden State
PROGRAMS
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 11:00 a.m.
From Flowers to Fragrance
Presented by Bruno Leyssene
Senior perfumer and fragrance team coordinator, Takasago International Corp., USA
Are you familiar with the history of Perfumery? Learn about the work of a Perfumer and find out what kind of materials are used to create fragrances. At the end of this presentation, you will have an opportunity to experience the scents of oils from different flowers and herbs found in our gardens.
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 - 12:30 p.m. Ballroom
The Wonderful World of Bats
Presented by Stephanie Punnett
Program Director at the Scherman Hoffman
Wildlife Sanctuary
Bats play a crucial role in the environment, and their loss would jeopardize many plants and animals. Most of what people believe about bats is wrong. You will learn the real story of these flying mammals: their unique features, life cycle, the issues they face today and how and why we should support them.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. Ballroom
Legend of the Jersey Devil
Presented by Angus Gillespie
Professor of American Studies at Rutgers University
Is the Jersey Devil an evil fictional character or someone who actually inhabited this area 250 years ago and continues to spread horror among local residents... perhaps even today? Angus Gillespie has combed the Pine Barrens, knocked on doors, chatted up strangers in taverns, and slogged through trails in search of the truth about The Jersey Devil. If history or intrigue are interesting to you, this is a program that you aren't likely to hear anywhere else.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 12:30 p.m. Ballroom
A Billion Oyster Project
Presented by Brian Reagor
Oyster reefs provide habitat for hundreds of species and can help to protect our cities from storm damage by softening the blow of large waves, reducing flooding and preventing erosion along the shoreline. Learn how "A Billion Oyster Project" - in collaboration with communities, businesses and students - is re-building this important natural resource by successfully restoring over 122 million oysters and 2 million pounds of shells to date.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 3:15 p.m.
Topiary Workshop
Presented by Ken Selody
Topiary Artist and Owner of Atlock Farms, Somerset, NJ
Expect to immerse yourself in a world of greenery as Ken unveils an array of stunning topiaries, featuring rosemary, myrtle, thyme, and wire vine plants. Whether you are looking to add a touch of elegance to your outdoor space or you simply appreciate the beauty of botanical artistry, this is a workshop that you don't want to miss.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. Ballroom
The Marvelous Magic of Mechanics
Presented by members of the Seven CAR-SGC States
A grand finale for the 2024 CAR-SGC Conference will feature floral designers representing the seven states affiliated with the Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs: DELAWARE, MARYLAND, NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO and PENNSYLVANIA.