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

2022 - 2023 Officers

Co-President: Carol Dixon [2020 - 2023]
Co-President: Jodi Rand [2022 - 2024]
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: Sandra Nelson
Membership: Saroj Joshi
Nominating: Mary Devine-Benz
Plant Sale: Beth Quarles
Programs / Workshops: Leanne LaHar
Publicity / Website: Mary Compagnone
Tours / Conservation: Lisa Brayton
Ways and Means: Holly Dixon
Yearbook: Patricia Aucoin
"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 07, 2022 (Wed.)
October 11, 2022
November 8, 2022
December 6, 2022 (if needed)
January 10,  2023
February 7, 2023
March 7, 2023
April 11, 2023
May 9, 2023
June 13, 2023