Our Mission Statement

The Fairbanks Garden Club is dedicated to promoting horticultural education, stimulating interest and knowledge in gardening and the environment, protecting wildlife and natural plant life, and enhancing horticultural beauty in our community.

We are a member of The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts and National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Our History

The Fairbanks Garden Club was organized on April 16, 1959, became a member of The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. on February 1, 1960, and was granted 501(c)(3) status August 25, 2010.

Who We Are

2023 - 2024 Officers

Co-President: Jodi Rand [2022 - 2024]
Co-President: Patricia Aucoin [2023 - 2025]
Recording Secretary: Marion Kirohn [2022 - 2024]
Corresponding Secretary: Kathy Lynch [2019-2024]
Co-Treasurer: Virginia Swanson [2016 - 2024]
Co-Treasurer: Charlotte Pollock [2019-2024]

Committee Chairpersons

Garden Therapy / Horticulture: Jean Lyons Martens
Hospitality: Mary Devine-Benz
Membership: Saroj Joshi
Nominating: Carol Dixon
Plant Sale: Maeve McHenry
Programs / Workshops: Leanne LaHar
Publicity / Website: Mary Compagnone
Tours / Conservation: Lisa Brayton
Ways and Means: Holly Dixon
Yearbook: Ginny Graham
"One touch of nature makes the whole world kin." 
~ William Shakespeare ~

Board Meetings

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Photo credit: Loretta M. Larraga
Unless otherwise noted, Board Meetings are held at the
Endicott Estate, 656 East Street, Dedham, MA
Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
September 6 (Wed.)
October 10
November 7
December 5 (if needed)
January 9
February 13
March 12
April 9
May 7
June 4