Happy Gardeners announce winter meeting
The Happy Gardeners Club invites members of the community to its upcoming meeting on Monday, February 23. Meachum Harlow (pictured), Certified Arborist and Information Officer for the Mississippi Forestry Commission, will be the featured speaker. Throughout her career, Harlow has combined technical forestry expertise with emergency response work across Mississippi and the United States. Her expertise is invaluable to both local and federal initiatives. Her dedication to conservation and community outreach exemplifies the values upheld by the Happy Gardeners Club.
The Happy Gardeners Club of Clinton welcomes community members to its upcoming winter meeting. This event is scheduled for Monday, February 23, and promises to be an engaging occasion for gardening enthusiasts and those interested in environmental topics.
A highlight of the meeting will be a presentation commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Forestry Commission. Attendees will also receive valuable information about wildfire prevention, especially relevant during Mississippi’s Arbor Month.
Distinguished speaker Meacham Harlow, a Certified Arborist, will lead the presentation. She also holds a Federal Aviation Administration Remote Pilot Certification, which enables her to operate drones for emergency management. Harlow is involved with Urban Forest Strike Teams in Mississippi and participates in federal deployments for national disaster response.
In addition to her operational roles, Harlow is active in forestry leadership, fire and burn management, and education. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to forest stewardship, conservation, public safety, and community outreach.
If interested in attending this event, please join us on February 23, at the Clinton Church of the Creator, beginning at 10 a.m. For further information, contact Program Chair Paula Wimbish at pgwimbish5@gmail.com
