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Item category 2009 "Camellias in the Country"
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February 6 & 7, 2009 The Feliciana Nature Society, Main Street Program and Rosedown State Historic Site will host the 6th annual Camellias in the Country program on February 6 & 7, 2009. The two-day event will kick off on Friday evening, February 6, Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. for a wine and cheese reception, followed at 6:30 by award-winning chef, author, and TV celebrity, John Folse, who will conduct a program on camellia wine. The program will continue on Saturday, February 9, beginning at 9am, at the visitor center at Rosedown State Historic Site. The morning session will feature Rosedown manager Patricia Aleshire leading a workshop focusing on an overview of camellia care, including common insect and disease problems, and a demonstration of the propagation technique of air layering. Lunch at Audubon Café will be followed by an extensive walking tour of Rosedown’s historic gardens where participants can view some of the best heirloom and contemporary varieties of camellias on the grounds. A $25 registration fee covers the wine and cheese reception on Friday night as well as the Saturday program and lunch. Proceeds benefit projects of the Feliciana Nature Society. For more information call 1-800-789-4221 toll free or local 225-635-3873. Visit www.audubonbirdfest.com or email Laurie Walsh $10 fee for Friday night wine and cheese only. © 2001-08 Feliciana Nature Society. All Rights Reserved. Back to BirdFest WebSite |