The HWGC holds monthly meetings Wednesday evenings, September through May.
Selected meetings are open to the Community at Large while others are offered to membership only.
Selected meetings are open to the Community at Large while others are offered to membership only.
This year the HWGC is planning to hold in-person meetings, excepting January which will be a zoom meeting.
Due to the ongoing concerns related to COVID19, an abundance of caution will be observed.
We are welcoming Club members and the public for select programs,
With respect to our members and guests at high risk for illness: Vaccinations are highly recommended
& masks should be worn indoors by those at high risk or who are unvaccinated.
Due to the ongoing concerns related to COVID19, an abundance of caution will be observed.
We are welcoming Club members and the public for select programs,
With respect to our members and guests at high risk for illness: Vaccinations are highly recommended
& masks should be worn indoors by those at high risk or who are unvaccinated.
|
Wednesday, February 15th, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm CLUB MEMBER LUNCHEON & BIRD TALK AND WALK for HWGC members only Willowdale Estate, 24 Asbury Street, Topsfield Luncheon fee: $35. Deadline for payments is Friday, February 3rd Please register via Eventbrite to attend this event. Vaccinations highly recommended, Masks and Social Distancing Optional Join us as our thoughts turn to spring for an elegant and relaxing luncheon at the beautiful Willowdale Estate. Our guest, Scott Santino from Mass Audubon, will give a talk, “Discovering the Joy of Bird Feeding,” about plantings and how to provide bird habitat in one’s yard. Field Trip Free to members, included with $35 Luncheon fee For those who can’t attend the luncheon, please join us for the field trip free of charge. Mass Audubon in Ipswich | Thursday, February 16, 9-10:30am Scott Santino will be our tour guide. Wednesday, March 15th, 7 pm AMAZING ARTHROPODS! for HWGC members / Open to the Public Miles River Middle School, 787 Bay Road, Hamilton Please register via Eventbrite to attend this event. Vaccinations highly recommended, Masks and Social Distancing Optional Insects and spiders make up 85% of all animal species on the planet. Insects are inextricably linked to the network of our food webs. Nearly 90% of our flowering plants depend on insects for reproduction. Over 95% of birds depend on insects for food. We will talk insect biology and discuss the many ecosystem services they provide. This important talk will be led by Blake Dinius, who was our guest last May and gave a very informative tick talk. If you missed last May's meeting, don't miss this one! Monthly Meeting Floral Design and Horticultural Competitions are open to all club members. for details >
Wednesday, April 12th, 7 pm FLORAL DESIGN EXTRAVAGANZA for HWGC members only Miles River Middle School, 787 Bay Road, Hamilton Please register via Eventbrite to attend this event. Vaccinations highly recommended, Masks and Social Distancing Optional We’re excited to offer this workshop featuring our Club’s own fabulous Flower Show judges! Whether you are a Novice, Intermediate, or Experienced designer, this workshop is for you! The judges will lead workshops at each level. Stay tuned for any materials you will need to supply. Monthly Meeting Floral Design and Horticultural Competitions are open to all club members. for details > Field Trip Arnold Arboretum in Boston Details TBD Wednesday, May 17th, 7 pm ANNUAL MEETING for HWGC members Miles River Middle School, 787 Bay Road, Hamilton Please register via Eventbrite to attend this event. Vaccinations highly recommended, Masks and Social Distancing Optional May is an important and informative meeting! Please join us as Lisa and Paula review the year's accomplishments and present the slate of new Board members for your vote. As always we'll have our yearly plant swap and talk summer garden tours! Monthly Meeting Floral Design and Horticultural Competitions are open to all club members. for details > |
question on a program?
please email us 2021-22 programs: Maureen Christmas Embracing the Fall and Winter Seasons with Eco-Friendly Design Bill Gette Local Wildlife: Cape Ann to the Merrimack River Jessica Burt /Matt Martin Connecting Nature & History 2020-21 programs: panelists Dirt on Good Dirt HWGC's 2021 Conservation Expo Mike & Angelina Chute Roses for New England Joann Vieira Spectacular Shrubs Wreath-making Party Andrew Whittaker Ecological Landscapes Karen O'Brien Herbs: Preserving the Summer Bounty Jana Milbocker The Garden Tourist 2019-20 programs: Backyard Growers Build a Victory Garden Mary Huntoon Being in the Know for Floral Design 2020 Conservation Expo Kevin Gardner Stonewalls Suzanne Mahlar Putting the garden to Bed |
Hamilton-Wenham Garden Club, PO Box 2035, South Hamilton MA 01982 | Contact us | follow us at