POLLINATORS IN ACTION – Violets

Wednesday, April 24th at 5:00 PM. To sign up for this program send an email to office@sitenf.org with the note  WORKSHOP in the subject line. We will email you the ZOOM ID and password.

“Violets are excellent pollinator plants. They are visited by a wide range of species, including solitary bees, bumblebees, and butterflies. Beyond providing valuable nectar to these pollinators in early spring, violets also act as a larval food source for fritillary butterflies. Similar to the relationship between monarch butterflies and milkweed plants, fritillaries will only lay their eggs on violets. Violets are also host plants for the mining bee Andrena violae, a specialist that only visits violets.” —https://holdenfg.org

Art supplies:

• Watercolor or water-based paint
• Sturdy light plain paper
• Brushes
• Container of water
• Paper towel (few pieces)
• Plate for color mixing
• Newspaper or table covering (optional but recommended)

POLLINATORS IN ACTION – Ladybugs and Aphids

Wednesday, April 3rd at 5:00 PM. To sign up for this program send an email to office@sitenf.org with the note  WORKSHOP in the subject line. We will email you the ZOOM ID and password.

Art supplies:

• Watercolor or water-based paint
• Sturdy light plain paper
• Brushes
• Container of water
• Paper towel (few pieces)
• Plate for color mixing
• Newspaper or table covering (optional but recommended)

Ladybugs are a popular choice for gardeners looking for natural pest control solutions. These small, colorful insects are known for their voracious appetite for aphids, a common garden pest that can damage plants and crops.
While all ladybugs are beneficial for controlling garden pests, some species are more effective at controlling aphids than others. The two most commonly used species for aphid control are the Hippodamia convergens and the Coleomegilla maculata.
Hippodamia convergens, also known as the convergent lady beetle, is a small, red and black ladybug that is native to North America. This species is widely used for aphid control because of its large appetite and ability to reproduce quickly. Coleomegilla maculata, or the spotted lady beetle, is another popular choice for aphid control. This species is slightly larger than the convergent lady beetle and has a black body with two red spots on each wing cover.  —https://plantnative.org/

This course is designed for children ages 8-11.  Students will learn how to create their own animations using Scratch, a visual programming language.   They will learn more about coding while expressing their creativity.   Laptop, desktop or tablet is required. 

Week 5:

Sundays: 5/16,  5/23,  6/6, 6/13, 6/20
11:00 am–12:00 pm

This course is designed for adults and children ages 12-18.  Python is currently one of the most popular programming languages. This course will teach the basics of python and how to build your own projects using it. No prior coding experience required.  Laptop or desktop is required.  Each workshop will be recorded and posted online. 

Week 5:

Sundays: 5/16,  5/23,  6/6, 6/13, 6/20
2:00 pm–3:00 pm

Remember the hundreds of thousands who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

There will be no workshops Sunday May 30th through Monday May 31st in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.

Let’s Design Together – Gardens in Yonkers

Live Zoom art workshop for children and families. This program will be held entirely online through Zoom. Please register/confirm till 2 PM on November 4th, 2020 to office@ sitenf.org with your email address to receive the log on information to this program.

This art workshop is great for everyone, regardless of experience. The program is designed so that people of any age can participate and enjoy it. Adults, small children, tweens, and seniors will draw or paint aerial views of tulip fields in the Netherlands. This will be such a great inspiration — shouldn’t we design flower gardens in Yonkers? Later we will combine all the designs into one large aerial view of flower gardens.

Art supplies:

• Washable markers or crayons
• Letter size paper(8.5”x11”)
• Black Sharpie marker
• Optional: paints and brushes

Supported by ArtsWestchester

2019 PSFCU-Maspeth artworkshop

Click here to see few photos from PSFCU, Grand Avenue workshop