City Guide
Flora and Fauna
American Rhododendron Society—Ann Arbor Chapter
Bonnie Ion, 769-2015
Meets 4 times annually to discuss horticulture. Guest speakers, garden tours, plant sale in May. Meets at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Call for meeting times. Dues $40. bion@umich.edu, rhododendron.org
Ann Arbor Backyard Beekeepers
Richard Mendel, 660-8621
Discussions and presentations about beekeeping. 2nd Tues., 7 p.m. Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. brescue@att.net
Ann Arbor Bonsai Society
For people interested in growing miniature trees in pots. Lectures. demonstrations, classes, workshops, and a show, Aug. 27 & 28, 2011. Meets 4th Wed. 7 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Dues $25. Paul Kulesa, programs@annarborbonsaisociety.org, annarborbonsaisociety.org
Ann Arbor Companion Bird Club
2232 S. Main, #183 [map]Melanie, 545-5282 or Mary, 326-0720
Education about companion birds and information on nutrition, care, behavior, and rescue. Sponsors bird exhibition 1st Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Aug. at Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson. Meets 2nd Sun. 1 p.m., Animal Kingdom Animal Hospital, 2nd floor meeting room, 4990 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Dues $20 (includes newsletter). aacbc.org
Ann Arbor Farm & Garden (branch of Woman’s National Farm & Garden Association)
1014 Robin [map]Social and philanthropic group; raises money for local horticultural and environmental projects and scholarships. Grant applications due Nov. 1. Hosts Greens Market in Dec. and Garden Walk 2nd Sat. of June. Meets Sept.-May, 2nd Thurs. Dues $55. annarborfarmandgarden.org
Ann Arbor Garden Club
Pat McLaughlin, 788-3298
Workshops and educational talks on home gardening and floral design. Flower Show. Members care for gardens at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Cobblestone Farm. Meets Sept.-May at various locations. Public welcome. Dues $20. nhartgreen@aol.com, annarborgardenclub.org
Ann Arbor Ikebana International
Nobuko Sakoda, 662-5616 or (248) 685-7696; Madelynn Korzon, 761-6836
Dedicated to the Japanese art of flower arranging. Meetings include demonstrations, workshops, and presentations. Meets Sept.-June, 2nd Thurs. 1 p.m., University Commons, 817 Asa Gray. Dues $60 (includes 3 issues of a Japanese magazine). Guests welcome. madkorzon@comcast.net
Ann Arbor Orchid Society
Neal Foster, 663-0756
Meetings include guest speakers, show and tell, table sales, and raffle of orchids and related material. Orchid Festival in early spring. Meets Sept.-May, usually 2nd Sun. 1:45 p.m., at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro. Beginners welcome. Dues: individuals & senior households $20, seniors age 70 & over $15, households $25. nealfost@umich.edu, aaosonline.org
Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited
Mike Mouradian, president, 417-5121
Local members of a national organization work to conserve cool-water fisheries. Trips, meetings, and “work parties” to improve river habitat for trout. Meets 2nd Monday, 7-9 p.m., Creekside Grill, 5827 Jackson. National dues $17.50. mouradia@comcast.net, annarbortu.org
ArborSeeds
Meets by email to discuss gardening in Ann Arbor and in person for plant and seed swaps. valeriemates@unixmama.com, groups.yahoo.com/group/arborseeds/
Huron River Fly Fishing Club
639 Willis Rd., Saline 48176 [map]Dirk Fischbach, 944-1607
Chapter of the national Federation of Fly Fishers, dedicated to protecting the Huron River and teaching fly fishing. Meets 1st & 3rd Thurs. 7 p.m. (July & Aug.: 3rd Thurs. only), Gallup Park meeting room, 3000 Fuller. Dues $20, plus national membership $35. dfischmi@comcast.net, huronriver.org
Huron Valley Rose Society
Sarah Hanifi, 277-0112
For people interested in growing or exhibiting roses. Father’s Day show. Meets Jan.-Apr. & Nov., second Sun. 2 p.m., and May-Oct., second Tues. 7:30 p.m., at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Dues $10. shanifi@att.net
