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

2020 - 2021 Officers

Co-President: Mary Devine-Benz [2019-2021]
Co-President: Carol Dixon [2020 - 2022]
Recording Secretary: Barbara Gula [2020 - 2022]
Corresponding Secretary: Kathy Lynch [2019-2021]
Co-Treasurer: Virginia Swanson [2016 - 2021]
Co-Treasurer: Charlotte Pollock [2019-2021]

Committee Chairpersons

Garden Therapy / Horticulture: Beth Quarles
Hospitality: Sandra Nelson
Membership: Saroj Joshi
Nominating: Marion Kirohn
Plant Sale: Jodi Rand
Programs / Workshops: Leanne Lehar
Publicity / Website: Mary Compagnone
Tours / Conservation: Lisa Brayton
Ways and Means: Jeanette Evans
Yearbook: Maeve McHenry

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 08, 2020
October 13, 2020
November 10, 2020
January 5,  2021
February 9, 2021
March 9, 2021
April 13, 2021
May 4, 2021
June 1, 2021
"Gardening imparts an organic perspective on the passage of time." 
~ William Cowper ~