2009 Calendar
Bi-monthly meetings of the BBG Society - USA
The society holds its meetings on the 1st Sunday afternoon (3:30-5:00 PM), every other month.
The meetings are held at the High Springs Public Library meeting room, 135 N.W. 1st Avenue, High Springs, Florida
Phone Number: (386) 454-2515 Website: www.aclib.us
The meetings are open to the general public, BBGS-USA members, and their guests.
August 2 - "Creations curse Redemptions cure: Thorns and Thistles of the Bible."
The session will explore the wide variety of positive uses of thorns in ancient times, thus dispelling some of the negativity about the usefulness of thorns and thistles.
October 4 - "Go FIG-ure: the fig and fig tree in the Hebrew Bible and Christian Scriptures. The session will look at specific identification, uses of, and the growing of fig trees in north-central Florida.
November 15 - Tour of the 26 acre campus and home of the Biblical Botanical Gardens Society-USA, High Springs, Florida. Tour begins at 3 PM.
December 6 - Most of us are familiar with the gifts the Wise Men brought the Christ child; gold, frankincense and myrrh(Matthew 2:11). We all know what gold is, but what exactly is frankincense and myrrh? What are these gifts which were once some of the most prized substances valued as highly as gold?
Our Christmas theme program will look to answer this question.
May 28 - Clarkesville Garden Club, Clarksville, GA.
Presentation: Creations ruin, Redemptions cure: thorns and thistles in the Bible. Contact club President Mary Mach (706-754-9032) for details.
July 23 - Podcast interview with Dr. Bez. Topic:
The Ancient Egyptians and Beekeeping. Go to BBGS's social Network for details as to how you can join the discussion. Or contact Robb Russell at Robb@wildlifepro.net
August 9 - Church Speaking Engagement
Dr Bez will be speaking at the Sunday AM worship service of the Christ Apostolic Church W.O.S.E.M., Atlanta, Georgia. Contact person: Pastor David Alabi 678-697-5333
August 20- Alachua Beekeepers Club Meeting
Dr Bez will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Alachua Beekeepers Club, High Springs, Florida. The meeting begins at 7PM at the Dadant company. The meeting is open to the public. Ed will be talking about "The archaeology of bees and beekeeping"; a fascinating look at what ancient civilizations (particularly in the Lands of the Bible) did with bees and their products. For more information about the monthly meetings and membership in the club click here.
August 22 - National Honeybee Awareness Day.
Pollinators such as honeybees are essential as "players" in the fruitfulness and flowering of many biblical plants. Bees are important agents of fruiutfulness and need to be understood and protected. This event is designed to do just that. Check your local Beekeepers associations for family-centered activities.
BBGS will host a booth at the Alachua Beekeepers Club in High Springs, FL.
September 18-20 - Dr. Bez lecturing in North Georgia.
Details will be posted soon.
September 26 - Dr. Bez teaching in Atlanta, Georgia
The Way, the Truth, and the Life Church, Apostle U. Tuff . Contact person: India Dunn, 770-981-8270.
Solving Pastoral Problems series 2009-2010
Topic - " How do you demonstrate leadership?
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
October 15 -17 - Society for Botanical Artists Convention.
October 24- Dr. Bez teaching in Atlanta, Georgia
The Way, the Truth, and the Life Church, Apostle U. Tuff . Contact person: India Dunn, 770-981-8270.
Solving Pastoral Problems series 2009-2010
Topic - " How do you influence your people?
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
November 14 - The Historical Society of Micanopy.
Monthly lecture series with Dr. Ed Bez. Topic: "The Archaeology of Bees". Meeting to be held at Ryan Hall Community Center, off Cholokka BLVD. For more inforation contact MiMi Carr @ 352-338-0253.
December 12 - Volunteer work day at the Oasis at High Springs
A general campus clean-up and flower bed preparations for the winter bulbous plants. Work will begin at 8 am and continue until 4 pm. Volunteers can come for all or segments of the work day. Bring your green thumb and gardening tools. Call 352-301-1445 for more information. Check out our menu selection ABOUT US - GETTING INVOLVED for a detailed list of volunteer jobs currently available if you DO NOT have a green thumb. We still need your help.
2010 Calendar
Bi-monthly meetings of the BBG Society - USA
The society holds its meetings on the 1st Sunday afternoon (3:30-5:00 PM), every other month.
The meetings are held at the Oasis at High Springs, 25914 NW 182nd Ave, High Springs, FL. 32643
Phone Number: (352) 301-1445
The meetings are open to the general public, BBGS-USA members, and their guests.
February 7 - Theme - Flowering Almond Tree (Amygdalus communis) or (Prunus dulcis)
April 4
June 6
August 1
October 3
December 5
January 23 - Dr. Bez teaching in Atlanta, Georgia
The Way, the Truth, and the Life Church, Apostle U. Tuff . Contact person: India Dunn, 770-981-8270.
Solving Pastoral Problems series 2009-2010
Topic - " How do you keep yourself in ministry?
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
January 29-30 - Celebrate Tu Bishvat (or Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot- New Year of the Trees) - Year 5770
Tu Bishvat (Hebrew: ט״ו בשבט) is a minor Jewish holiday in the Hebrew month of Shevat, usually sometime in late January or early February, that marks the "New Year of the Trees" (Hebrew: ראש השנה לאילנות, Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot). Tu Bishvat is one of four "New Years" mentioned in the Mishnah. Customs include planting trees and eating dried fruits and nuts, especially figs, dates, raisins, carob, and almonds. In Israel, the flowering of the almond tree, which grows wild around the country, coincides with Tu Bishvat.
We will have a tree planting ceremony at the Glimpses of Eden Biblical Gardens. Times to be announced.
February 27 - Dr. Bez teaching in Atlanta, Georgia
The Way, the Truth, and the Life Church, Apostle U. Tuff . Contact person: India Dunn, 770-981-8270.
Solving Pastoral Problems series 2009-2010
Topic - " How do you handle power clicks?
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
March 27 - Dr. Bez teaching in Atlanta, Georgia
The Way, the Truth, and the Life Church, Apostle U. Tuff . Contact person: India Dunn, 770-981-8270.
Solving Pastoral Problems series 2009-2010
Topic - " How do you cope with an overseer?
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
1st Annual Biblical Garden Fest 2010 April 9-11- High Springs, Florida. Details are coming! |
April 24 - Dr. Bez teaching in Atlanta, Georgia
The Way, the Truth, and the Life Church, Apostle U. Tuff . Contact person: India Dunn, 770-981-8270.
Solving Pastoral Problems series 2009-2010
Topic - " How can you be a more effective church leader?
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
September 24-26 Society for Botanical Artists Convention in Pittsburgh, PA. http://huntbot.andrew.cmu.edu/ASBA/ASBotArtists.html
2011 Calendar
Bi-monthly meetings of the BBG Society - USA
The society holds its meetings on the 1st Sunday afternoon (3:30-5:00 PM), every other month.
The meetings are held at the Oasis at High Springs, 25914 NW 182nd Ave. FL. 32643
Phone Number: (352) 301-1445
The meetings are open to the general public, BBGS-USA members, and their guests.
January 19-20 - Celebrate Tu Bishvat (or Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot- New Year of the Trees) - Year 5771
Tu Bishvat (Hebrew: ט״ו בשבט) is a minor Jewish holiday in the Hebrew month of Shevat, usually sometime in late January or early February, that marks the "New Year of the Trees" (Hebrew: ראש השנה לאילנות, Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot). Tu Bishvat is one of four "New Years" mentioned in the Mishnah. Customs include planting trees and eating dried fruits and nuts, especially figs, dates, raisins, carob, and almonds. In Israel, the flowering of the almond tree, which grows wild around the country, coincides with Tu Bishvat.
We will have a tree planting ceremony at the Glimpses of Eden Biblical Gardens. Times to be announced.
October 27-29 Society for Botanical Artists Convention in
