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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

2024 - 2025 Officers

Co-President: Jodi Rand [2022 - 2025]
Co-President: Patricia Aucoin [2023 - 2025]
Co-Recording Secretary: Carol Dixon [2024 - 2026]
Co-Recording Secretary: Marla Lynch [2024 - 2026]
Corresponding Secretary: Kathy Lynch [2019-2025]
Co-Treasurer: Virginia Swanson [2016 - 2025]
Co-Treasurer: Charlotte Pollock [2019-2025]

Committee Chairpersons

Garden Therapy / Horticulture: Jean Lyons Martens
Hospitality: Mary Devine-Benz / Joan Byrne
Membership: Saroj Joshi / Mary Ellen Jordan-Mercier
Nominating: Carol Dixon / Jodi Rand
Plant Sale: Maeve McHenry / Jeanne Rawson
Programs / Workshops: Karen Kerrigan / Carol Gillis
Publicity / Website: Mary Compagnone
Tours / Conservation: Beth Quarles / Christi Gorelli
Yearbook: Carol Sorensen / 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 10
October 8
November 12
December 3 (first Tuesday, if needed)
January 14
February 11
March 11
April 8
May 6 (first Tuesday)
June 3 (first Tuesday)