Garden Club of Concord

Council on Aging Workshop
2022-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | MA
One of the hits of our season last year. Thank you to the generous volunteers.
Time approximate, may change.

Holiday Gathering
2022-12-07 11:00 - 13:30 | MA
Save the Date: details TBD

Cans for Caring
2022-12-06 11:00 - 13:00 | MA
Sign up and waiting list are full, details approximate and time may change. Contact Ellen Whitney.

Holiday Workshop
2022-12-05 11:00 - 13:00 | MA
Date approximate and is subject to change. A group activity, making a creative flower or wreath arrangement, supplies and design made possible by co-chairs.

November Program
2022-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Concord Art Association
Note special day and time.
Shelburne Farms with Heidi Webb.
Heidi will tell the story of how Shelburne Farms, a 1,400 acre National Historic Landmark on Lake Champlain,
transformed from a 19thc. estate to a internationally recognized campus for deep learning with an emphasis on
the environment.
A joint program with Seeds and Weeds. This event is in person only. There will not be a Zoom.

GCC Board Meeting
2022-11-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-10-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2022-09-14 10:00 - 2022-10-23 11:30, 2022-06-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-05-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-04-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-03-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-02-09 09:00 - 10:00 and 1 more date | MA

October Program
2022-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | 54 Walden St.
Edible Wild Plants and Mushrooms in and Around Concord, Russ Cohen (in person meeting with virtual guest, will be shared over Zoom)
Our area is home to over 90 species of wild edibles and mushrooms. Russ will cover over two dozen of the tastiest, with identification tips, edible portions, seasons of availability, and preparation methods. Stay tuned for a future in-person walk with Russ in the spring.

GCC September Cocktail Party
2022-09-21 15:30 - 17:00 | MA
At Jane Rupley’s. Details to be sent over email.

Concord Ag Day
2022-09-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Concord Center
Concord Ag Day is a once a year farmers’ market celebrating local agriculture organized by the Concord Agriculture Committee to showcase Concord farms and local produce. This unique market showcases the bounty of Concord’s many farm businesses at the height of the growing season.

June Luncheon
2022-06-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Concord Country Club, 246 Old Rd to 9 Acre Corner, Concord, MA, United States
At the Concord Country Club, details forthcoming.

Rare Native Species and Invasive Species: Open Community Meeting
2022-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 | 54 Walden St.
Please join us for our in-person, annual open community meeting on May 18, 2022 at 7 p.m. at Tri Con Church. Be sure to tell your friends and neighbors to join us!
Maddie Krosevsky, a Concord-Carlisle High School graduate, is an expert botanist in the removal of invasive plants and the development of native gardens.

Annual Plant Sale
2022-05-07 | Tri Con Church lawn, 54 Walden St., Concord, MA, United States
At TriCon Church, 54 Walden Street. 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Arbor Day
2022-04-29 | MA
Joining in 2022’2 celebration of 150 years of Arbor Day

Global Warming and Its Impact on Boston
2022-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 | via Zoom
Please join us for a virtual presentation on Wednesday, April 20, at 1 p.m. by Andrew Gapinski, Head of Horticulture at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University.
Andrew will provide insight into how global warming is effecting the Boston area through the microcosm of the Arboretum. He will also discuss what steps are being taken to moderate the effects.

Spring Workshop
2022-03-23 11:00 - 13:00 | MA
Please see March Newsletter on the blog for details.

Town Gardens Spring Cleanup
2022-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | MA
Details forthcoming.

Mount Auburn's Asa Gray Garden
2022-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 | via Zoom
Please join us for a virtual presentation on Wednesday, February 16th at 1:15 p.m. by Steph Almasi, a lecturer at Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Just inside the entrance, adjacent to Story Chapel, is Asa Gray Garden. Named for the local botanist, Asa Gray who is interred at the cemetery, this garden is a living tribute to his life’s work. Recently renovated in 2018, it features over 175 species of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and grasses that showcase an array of native and Asian species. The garden transforms throughout the seasons, teaching all about the importance of biodiversity while presenting an array of plants, native and non-native and supporting Asa Gray’s studies.

Sunny Perennial Borders
2022-01-19 13:00 - 14:00 | via Zoom
Please join us for a virtual presentation on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 1 p.m. by Jana Milbocker of Enchanted Gardens.
Jana is a well-known author and lecturer. Her most recent book is “The Garden Tourist: 120 Destination Gardens and Nurseries in the Northeast.” She has a passion for landscape design and has been gardening on her two-acre property in Holliston’s historic district for over 25 years.

Special Webinar with Douglas Tallamy
2022-01-05 10:00 - 11:00 | MA
In Collaboration with Seeds and Weeds Garden Club, and The West Concord Green Thumbs, we have an extra education program this month featuring acclaimed author and ecologist Doug Tallamy . Presentation will be recorded. Details forthcoming.

Holiday Gathering
2021-12-08 11:30 - 13:30 | MA
Lauren Huyett’s Barn, 11:30 am to 1 pm
Outside Gathering, hot drinks and finger sandwiches. Dress Warmly!
Weather date, TBD

Holiday Workshop
2021-12-07 10:30 - 11:30 | MA
Video by Jeanne Hamilton will be posted to the blog and will also be emailed to members the second week of December.

Cans for Caring
2021-12-06 09:30 - 11:00 | MA
315 Lexington Road
Please wear your mask, thank you.
