​Conservation and Beautification
The Dolley Madison Garden Club works alongside the Garden Club of America and the Garden Club of Virginia to promote responsible environmental stewardship and to aid in efforts to "restore, improve, and protect the quality of the environment" through engagement with the community and with legislators. 
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The banner photo was taken by DMGC Conservation Committee co-chair, Julia Lyman.
The flower is a native wildflower, bloodroot, sanguinaria canadensis, a member of the poppy family and the stem of which was once used by native peoples as a red dye. The plant is not edible. 

Conservation News
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Native Plant Watch
Virginia Working Landscapes is launching a new program, "Native Plant Watch," to inform and advise on topics such as the best native species for gardens and landscaping, and conservation practices in all settings. You don't need a meadow to take meaningful action. Find out what you can do right on your front porch! Go here for more information:  
https://www.vaworkinglandscapes.org/native-plant-watch/?mc_cid=7f7f9130f7&mc_eid=ec2e49a289
Monarch butterfly evolution in member Joanna Davies  garden

Good Reads and Good Viewing

Thomas Rainer and Claudia West “Planting in a Post-Wild World”
​Planning guides, plant materials and tips for better maintenance to garden for sustainability and wildlife as we face the challenges of a changing climate and landscape.

“Growing a Greener World”, Saturday mornings at 8:00 am on PBS. Host Joe Lampl visits great gardens and landscapes showcasing cutting edge green techniques like commercial rooftop gardens and public gardens reclaiming former industrial spaces.
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Link into  GCA Conservation Position Papers