| The Grass River Garden clubFounded in 1991 |
Our MissionOur mission is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and creative design, and to protect, restore and improve the quality of the environment through education, programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement. Learn more about us! |
CIVIC IMPROVEMENTSince the club’s inception, a primary focus has been assisting local organizations with education, funding and hands-on work furthering the protection or enhancement of the environment. Projects include Sandoway House Nature Center, Community Greening, and Delray Beach Historical Society’s Heritage Garden and Children’s Gardens. CLICK HERE for a complete list of projects and awards. |
ConservationThe Conservation Committee educates our members on current conservation issues and promotes respect for natural resources. Participation in The Garden Club of America’s National Affairs and Legislation Conference provides essential information on environmental priorities. GCA Position Papers (gcamerica.org) on issues including clean air, clean water, native plants and conservation. |
GARDEN HISTORY AND DESIGNThe committee fosters an appreciation for America’s gardens through the study of good design practices, photography and research while providing educational programs to members. The club has documented several gardens for the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Gardens that can be viewed in The Garden Club of America collection. CLICK HERE to access the AAG online archives of over 60,000 images. **Photo credit: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America Collection, Jerry Lower, Photographer |
FLORAL DESIGNThe committee promotes interest and educates all members in the art of floral design through activities including workshops and flower shows. CLICK HERE for flower shows. | HORTICULTURE
The committee seeks to nurture the knowledge and love of gardening, promote useful and valuable plants and protect those at risk. It shares responsible ways to plant, propagate, grow and show specimens at flower shows. View local sites of horticultural interest.
| .jpg) PHOTOGRAPHYTThe committee furthers the knowledge and love of gardening and the natural landscape through photography. Workshops that promote the art and science of photography are essential to education at all skill levels and participation at flower shows is highly encouraged. |
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The Grass River Garden Club is a 501C(3) non-profit organization.
Our mission is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening and creative design, and to protect, restore and improve the quality of the environment through education, programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement. |
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