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January 2021
Photography Conference
This virtual conference will be open to all GCA club members! Registration will launch in mid-December via an email sent to everyone. Lots of outstanding speakers are planned for this outstanding event. Among them is Michael Forsberg, a conservation photographer and author who has dedicated 25 years of his life to photograph America's Great Plains, once one of the greatest grassland ecosystems on earth. Michael is a recipient of the Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography and the Environmental Impact…
Find out more »Floral Design Workshop
Click here for the flyer about the Floral Design January workshop 2021 Join us and learn to apply the principles of design and the mechanics used to build an elegant compote arrangement. For a safer environment and more personal attention, Anna Bell will hold three sessions with a maximum of five people in each. The workshop will be held in a heated garage or barn, tbd. Members may use the workshop to create and photograph an arrangement for the virtual…
Find out more »Conservation Workshop: Milkweed Project
Sunday, January 24 at 4:00 pm Learn all about Milkweed! Why is it important in our garden? How can I grow milkweed at home? All your questions and answers will be covered at this 4 pm workshop. Open to all members - those that attend this virtual meeting will go home with their milkweed seeds all planted and ready to grow! Milkweed seeds provided, you just need to bring an empty, clear, soda bottle. One hour time frame. See below all…
Find out more »Horticulture Workshop
Houseplant Prep : Turning Over A New Leaf Presenter : Jane Gamber. New Canaan Garden Club, Zone II, Horticulture rep., GCA Horticulture judge. The workshop is designed to teach the " How To's" of trimming and grooming a houseplant for a GCA show and what the judge will be looking for in the perfect houseplant. Please contact either Diana Beck or Dorie Singer one week prior to the workshop if attending. The Zoom link will be emailed a few days…
Find out more »February 2021
Committee Budget Updates Due
Committee Chairs with approved budgets are asked to send their budget status reports to the Treasurer. Each report should include any requests for budget adjustments and expenses yet to be paid. Current budget is updated by the Treasurer and sent to the Executive Committee for review.
Find out more »Horticulture Committee Meeting
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Find out more »Membership Meeting & Bench Show
Program: Reforest the Tropics, a presentation by Greg Powell Bench Show: Floral Design and Horticulture Virtual Meeting Entries to be sent via email to appropriate chair. Floral Design: Carnival! Class I: Carnevali di Venezia This centuries old carnival is known for its elegant costumes and beautiful medieval masks. Create a miniature or small arrangement in a container of your choice. Artificial elements, for example glitter or jewelry, may be incorporated into the design. No artificial plant material may be used.…
Find out more »Executive Committee Budget Review
Executive Committee reviews the current budget along with requested Committee budget changes. Send reviewer comments back to the Treasurer. Budget is updated by the Treasurer and sent to the Board for review.
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