MONTAGUE — A downtown planter update with Owen Wormser will be held Saturday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Greenfield Savings Bank, at 282 Avenue A.
With a year under his belt as plant coordinator, Wormser will give a presentation on the planters along Avenue A. There are roughly 30 between 1st and 5th streets, and most have trees. An array of designs ranges from simple to elaborate.
Wormser will be showcasing the extensive work and support that dozens of volunteers and donors have provided over the last three years.
Plant species that have been added in recent years – including over 800 bulbs and 800 new perennials – will be discussed as well.
“The presentation and slide show is showing all of the progress that’s been doing and the people that have volunteered, like students from the Franklin County Technical School horticulture program,” Wormser said. “It’s also to say thank you to the businesses, volunteers and other support we’ve received.”
Wormser said volunteers have helped make it possible to maintain planters, revive neglected ones and, this year, be able to get more plants in the ground.
“We’re hoping for support, both volunteers and donations,” Wormser said. “One hundred percent of the donations go right into the planters, whether it’s for buying mulch or purchasing plants, all of it goes back into the planters.”
Wormser said funds donated from local businesses as well as the town of Montague helped to purchase new annual flowers and mulch throughout the past three years. Donors include Greenfield Savings Bank, the town of Montague, the Center for Responsive Schools, Loot, Stenhouse, Gary’s Coins, Country Creemee and compost from Martin’s Farm.
The event is free and any and all questions, ideas and suggestions will be welcome.
“We hope that people will come to learn about what we do,” Wormser said. “And get involved, too.”