On Jan. 12, Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island members and guests were treated to a demonstration of palm leaf weaving and braiding.
Mary Raimond, a flower show judge and member of Naples Garden Club, demonstrated her skill in weaving and braiding areca palm fronds. About 45 club members and 20 guests from the community worked along with Raimond to practice these skills.
During the club’s business meeting, three new members were welcomed into the club.
Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island is a member of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Membership is open to persons interested in horticulture, floral design and environmental matters residing five months or more in Collier County. To donate, go to calusa.org.
Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island meets the second Monday of each month, October, November and January through April at Rose Hall at the Marco Island Branch Library.
If you are interested in membership, contact the Garden Club at calusagardenclubcommunication@gmail.com.
This article originally appeared on Marco Eagle: Calusa Garden Club members learn palm leaf manipulation
Reporting by Sara Wolf, Calusa Garden Club / Marco Eagle
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