Societies in Ontario
Elmira & District Horticultural Society (Woolwich Gardeners)
District 19
Since 1900, our Society has been beautifying the community and enriching members in all things horticultural. We invite you to become involved by either volunteering in our many programs or by attending our excellent speakers. For a full list of our speakers, please check below.
We welcome volunteers to assist with our flowerbeds in and around Elmira, Floradale, and Breslau. Our Scholarship Fund for Woolwich students is awarded to youth pursuing university or college studies in horticultural or agricultural fields.
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St. James Lutheran Church
60 Arthur St. S.
Elmira, Ontario N3B 2M9
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| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Steven Parker | (226)753-2469 | |
| Past-President | Christine Webb | (519)404-2042 |
Unless otherwise stated, Education Meetings (Speakers) are held the 3rd Monday of the month, from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church in Elmira (Wyatt St. entrance). Our next AGM will be held Monday January 19, 2026 at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 469 Elmira, 11 First St. E., Elmira.
Non-members are always welcome to any of our speakers (cost: free-will donation).
Please fill out a 2026 membership form by using this link: https://forms.gle/7AbaadM3GCNJT1Kn6
With your membership, you are eligible for numerous discounts in our area. In addition to numerous retail stores and florists, the long list includes local greenhouses and nurseries (i.e., Floristerra, John's Nursery, St. Jacobs Country Gardens, Shady Lane, WinterRose Greenhouses) which offer 10% - 15% discounts.
Amateur or expert gardeners of all ages welcome! There is always room for a new member!
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Meeting and Speaker | Monday January 19, 2026 6 p.m. (speaker at 7:30) | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 469 Elmira | Peter Rasberry "Gaia's Gifts" |
| Speaker | Monday Feb. 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. | St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira (Wyatt St. entrance) | Kevin Englisch "Orchids Demystified" |
| Speaker | Monday March 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. | St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira (Wyatt St. entrance) | Amanda Hunter "How and Why To Wean Off Peat" |
| Speaker | Monday Apr. 20, 2026 at 7 p.m. | St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira (Wyatt St. entrance) | Fred Lichti "Backyard Fruit Production - Grief and Glory" |
| Plant Sale Drop-off | Friday May 8, 2026 at 6 p.m.-8 p.m. | North Side of Elmira Home Hardware parking lot under the murals | Please donate potted and labelled plants plus other garden items |
| Plant Sale | Saturday May 9, 2026 from 8 a.m.-noon | North side of Elmira Home Hardware, 22 Church St. W., Elmira, ON | Outdoor event (with Township of Woolwich Environmental Enhancement Committee) |
| Speaker | Monday June 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. | St. James Lutheran Church, Elmira (Wyatt St. entrance) | David Hobson "Tips and Tricks for Waterwise Gardening" |
| Garden Tour | Saturday July 11, 2026 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Woolwich area Gardens | Self-guided tour! For tickets and information, see Event link below or contact Barb at (519)580-7584 or |
| Speaker | Monday Sept. 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. | St. James Lutheran Church (Wyatt St. entrance) | Serena Soucy "Arboriculture: Lessons Learned from the Canopy" |
| Speaker | Monday October 19, 2026 at 7 p.m. | St. James Lutheran Church (Wyatt St. entrance) | Sean James "Nifty Native Plants Too" |
| Workshop | Monday Nov. 16, 2026 at 7 p.m. | St. James Lutheran Church (Wyatt St. entrance) | Carol Campbell "Creativity with Repurposed Materials" |
