Typical attendance has been between eight and ten, with a total of 82 direct contacts so far. Reservations have been limited to 15 people to keep the numbers low for social distancing and for audibility of my talks. This will likely continue throughout the remainder of the year. The ERT has asked me to lead either a walk and talk or bike and talk once a month through the spring. In the meantime, I really could use some help to generate and lead tours. I am in the process of developing this as an official NMG project.
Ĭhris Epes has approved NMG participation for these events. We gathered under the Hackberry Tree with a beautiful view of the downtown waterfront and then walked a short distance to the Managed Meadow located in the popular Chelsea district. One of my earliest talks was to the Harborfront Garden Club at Plum Point Park. These talks combine educational opportunities, fun, fresh air and exercise. As more people learn about this wonderful asset, the future of ERT botanical talks is expected to expand. Most tours are advertised to the public through posts on ERT’s Website and Facebook page, with Norfolk Master Gardeners as FB co-host. I have led nine tours (three walking and six biking) for the ERT. Considerable support has been provided from the ERT Director, Cheryl White, and Assistant Director, Dita Beard, during the development of the guide. My class project was to research and develop a botanical guide to the ERT which could be used for various groups interested in learning about plants, wetlands and a little history about the parks and waterfront areas. The ERT is considered a significant asset for the city of Norfolk and for businesses and housing located along the paved path. More than 400,000 uses have been documented in the last year. The ERT has been one of the most popular local venues for activity during this past 15-month period of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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