FREE evening public lecture

Tom Brightman, Land Steward at Longwood Gardens, will be discussing the evolution of the garden habitat he and his wife tend in Kennet, PA. Using slides from his home garden, he will guide the audience in

• developing a vision for their garden
  
• cultivating a sense of place, native plant and wildlife interactions, and aesthetics
• learning about plant selection, management issues, and related topics.
  

When: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 7:00-9:00 pm

Where: Hockessin Public Library, 1023 Valley Road, Hockessin,Delaware

Who: Tom Brightman, Land Steward at Longwood Gardens;

Tom holds a B.A. degree in American Civilization with a minor in Legal Studies, and a Master of Environmental Studies degree, both from the University of Pennsylvania.  He is the Land Steward at Longwood Gardens, responsible for the health and care of the 700 acres of natural and perimeter land at Longwood, and is involved in several of Longwood's sustainability initiatives.  Tom was previously the Easement Manager for the Brandywine Conservancy's Environmental Management Center.

Registration is required as seating is limited. Call or email Red Clay Valley Association (610) 793- 1090 or water@bva-rcva.org.

This event is sponsored by White Clay Creek Wild & Scenic Program, Brandywine Valley Association and Red Clay Valley Association, White Clay Watershed Association, and National Park Service.