The Olde Ripton Garden Club will launch its 2018 membership drive at its first meeting of 2018 on March 5. Volunteers are asked to join the Club and assist with its mission of beautifying streets, highways and grounds around public buildings in Shelton. The Club also provides education and knowledge of horticulture and preservation of the environment.
The Club encourages residents to join at any level of gardening – from beginner to master gardener! Projects include working on community gardens around town, holiday decorating at public buildings in Shelton, a garden therapy program with seniors, and youth gardening in Shelton schools. Getting involved with activities of the Club is a good way to get to know neighbors and be active in projects related to gardening, house plants, horticulture classes, trips, landscape design, and programs focusing on pollinators, birds and conservation.
Meetings include speakers, a light lunch, great conversation and friendly activities. Interested parties are invited to attend a meeting to see if they want to join.
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The New Member meeting for prospective members and interested visitors will be held on Monday, March 5th at Plumb Memorial Library, 10 am in the Community Room (downstairs), 65 Wooster Street, Shelton. A nominal visitor fee is $5 and covers program, lunch, and refreshments.
The Olde Ripton Garden Club is a non-profit organization and members work on an annual Plant Sale in May to generate funds for the activities of the Club. For more information visit www.olderiptongardenclub.org or Like Us on Facebook at: facebook.com/SheltonORGC.
