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Activities

Throughout the year, we host a number of events for our club members. 

September 2023
Wed 9/20 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m.
Sun 9/24 - Fairbanks Fall Festival (if held)
TBA - Plant flowers at two monuments
TBA - GCFM* Metro District Coffee
 
October 2023
Tue 10/17 - Clean gardens at The Fairbanks House Museum 9:00 a.m.
Wed 10/18 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m.


November 2023
Wed 11/15 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m.
Wed 11/29 - Decorate holiday wreaths at the Endicott Community Greenhouse 9:30 a.m.

December 2023
Fri 12/1 - Dedham Stroll
Wed 12/13 - Holiday Luncheon 11:00 a.m.

January 2024
No scheduled meetings

February 2024
Wed 2/21 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m.

March 2024
Sa-Su 3/9-10 - Needham Art in Bloom
Wed 3/20 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m.

April 2024
Tue 4/16 - Clean gardens at The Fairbanks House Museum 9:00 a.m.
Wed 4/17 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m.
Mon 4/22 - EARTH DAY! 
Th-Su 4/25-28 - Art in Bloom, Boston MFA
Fri 4/26 - ARBOR DAY!
TBA - Clean and plant flowers at two monuments
TBA - GCFM Metro District Coffee

May 2024
Wed 5/1 - Plant Sale Committee Meeting 9:30 a.m.
Sat 5/11 - ANNUAL PLANT SALE held at The Fairbanks House Museum 9:00 a.m. -noon
Wed 5/15 - Annual Meeting, Elections, & Luncheon 11:00 a.m.
Tue 5/21 - Clean gardens at The Fairbanks House Museum 9:00 a.m.

June 2024
Su-Sa 6/2-8 - National Garden Week
Thu 6/13 - GCFM Annual Meeting
TBA - Plant flowers at two monuments


July 2024
Tue 7/16 - Clean gardens at The Fairbanks House Museum 5:00 p.m.
TBA - Volunteer at the Fairbanks Family of America Reunion

*GCFM = The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts


"Let us come alive to the splendor that is all around us and see the beauty in ordinary things."
~ Thomas Merton ~

Programs

All programs are open to the public, except as indicated. Programs begin at approximately 1:15 pm with a suggested donation of $5.00 for non-members.
                                                              September 20, 2023
Meet and Greet
"Show and Tell or Sell"
Members Bring a Favorite Plant
"Get Creative"
Wear a Hat Decorated in a Garden Theme!

October 18, 2023 
Rebecca Warner, Author
“The Sustainable-Enough Garden"
"Welcoming Native Plants and Insects to Your Garden"


November 16, 2023 
Fairbanks Garden Club Members' Workshop
Please bring donations for the Dedham Food Pantry.

December 13, 2023
Holiday Luncheon at 11:00 a.m.
(Note time change)
Location:

Olde Colonial Café
171 Nahatan Street, Norwood
No guests please
Yankee Swap for those who wish to participate (max $20.00)

January 2024
No meeting scheduled
Happy, Healthy New Year! 
 
February 21, 2024
Michele Frank Shuckle,
Certified Master Gardener
“What the Weeds in Your Garden Are Saying and How to Listen"

March 20, 2024
Joan Butler, Horticulturalist, Master Gardener
“Birdscaping/Native Plants and Feeders"

April 17, 2024
Jessa Plaia, Studied Performance at London's Oval House Theatre
“Life, Times and Gardens of Isabella Stewart Gardner"

May 15, 2024
Annual Meeting, Elections, & Luncheon at 11:00 a.m.
(Note time change)
Location:
Olde Colonial Café
171 Nahatan Street, Norwood
No guests, please.


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  • Activities
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  • Gardening Help
  • Archives
  • Contact Us
  • Information for Members
    • Meeting Minutes
  • Educational Grant