Crocus Planting 2024

First appearance for our latest planting of crocus bulbs. Why do we plant them? Rotary is dedicated to ending polio throughout the world. Every child vaccinated has their finger dipped in purple dye to show they’re done. What better than purple crocuses to remind us of this huge worldwide undertaking. Last October when these bulbs were planted, world leaders (see photo) pledged $2.6billion to continue the fight to eradicate polio, which was started by Rotary in 1985. Now down to a last few cases in central Asia, and these are diminishing – we are so close to achieving our long standing promise – and we will!