Vera Holds First Plant-a-Thon

Written By Janet Schwartz

On Saturday, September 7, in Los Angeles' 100 degree heat, Vera Society members rolled up their sleeves and got digging. In the weeks leading up to the event, our California-based members each received a packet of poppy seeds. Members then used these seeds to plant the native flower in their home gardens and communities.

Vera Society members planting California native poppy seeds during the first Plant-a-Thon.

In the morning we participated in our partner organization North East Tree's black walnut seed event, and in the evening the board got together to do some collective planting.

We look forward to our next Plant-a-Thon in Spring 2025, and extending our reach to more communities across the US!

Janet Schwartz

Executive Director, Vera Society

Ms. Schwartz has been Executive Director of Vera Society since its founding in 2024. She has a professional background in nonprofit management having worked with many membership organizations doing impactful programming and contributing to their communities. Ms. Schwartz was instrumental to the conception of Vera Society's mission, and is passionate about promoting a sense of home and community for its members through fostering native plantlife. She also currently volunteers with a local nonprofit - MAEVE of the Foothills - that is dedicated to supporting all those who mother and their communities, providing opportunities to give back through community service and charitable giving.

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