From Our President
Nancy Englund
Every month, the President of the Board heads our general meeting and leads off with a personal message. The monthly President’s Message provides insight into the vision and goals of our club leader, who guides the organization for two terms.
The message is always informational and often inspirational, and we publish them here throughout the year.
Come to one of our regular meetings to hear the President’s Message in person! Meetings are held on the second Friday of the month, September – May, at 9:30 am in Laguna Presbyterian Church, Tankersley Hall, 415 Forest Avenue.
(click on each title to read the entire message.)
President’s Message, November 2025
Global warming is a major issue, and each of us can help solve it. My aha moment for switching to reusable shopping bags came when I saw my friend’s collection of bags used to bring in groceries, stacked by the door, ready to return to the car for reuse. Now it feels natural to me.
President’s Message, October 2025
Several liquid amber trees grow on the route of my morning dog walk, and I always take a moment to appreciate the useless beauty of the colorful, fallen leaves. While it’s tempting to rake them up, one of the most valuable things you can do to support pollinators and other invertebrates is to provide them with the shelter they need to survive winter.
President’s Message, September 2025
Get ready for another year of fascinating speakers covering topics from roses to mushrooms, dried flowers to fresh herbs. Also,learn about inspiring conservation projects from Ed Almanza, who is working to protect the Aliso Creek Estuary, and Dr. Jana Johnson, who nearly single-handedly saved the Palos Verde blue butterfly from the brink of extinction.
President’s Message, May 2025
Spring has sprung, and the garden is calling! The lengthening days and gentle warmth are the perfect invitation to join the bees and immerse ourselves in the joys of planting, thriving, and nurturing or to plan our new garden as we stroll the well-stocked shelves of our favorite nurseries.
President’s Message, April 2025
Spring has sprung, and the garden is calling! The lengthening days and gentle warmth are the perfect invitation to join the bees and immerse ourselves in the joys of planting, thriving, and nurturing or to plan our new garden as we stroll the well-stocked shelves of our favorite nurseries.
President’s Message, March 2025
The first day of Spring will be March 20th! Early Spring is a wonderful time to plant vegetables, refresh the soil in pots, and mulch garden beds.