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Sprucedale & District Horticultural Society
District 18
Welcome to the Sprucedale & District Horticultural Society. We were founded in 1987, thanks to Delores and Lauren Dunn, Bonnie Robinson and Cathy Hall who got the ball rolling all those years ago.
Our Society’s mandate is to promote interest in horticulture by encouraging the planting of trees, shrubs & flowers on public and private grounds.
As well, Society members enjoy a wealth of information from guest speakers, along with field trips, flower shows and garden tours.
Throughout its history, Society members have hosted numerous flower shows throughout the area, and participated in community events.
We welcome visitors to attend one of our informational meetings and become a member of our society.
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Emsdale Community Centre and Novar Community Centre
25 Joseph Street, Emsdale and 25 Laurie Street, Novar
Emsdale P0A 1J0
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$10.00/yr Adult - $5:00/Yr, Youth (12-17)
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Lynn McIntosh | katland@surenet.net | 705-636-7718 |
| 1st Vice President | Lori Sild | lor35ain@hotmail.com | 705-787-5758 |
| Past President | Carol Armstrong | harmony4@gmail.com | 705-685-7680 |
| Secretary | Margaret French | margf399@gmail.com | 416-432-6082 |
| Treasurer | Isobel McAughey | 705-685-7643 | |
| Membership | Ellen Mann | ellenmann13@gmail.com | |
| Mkt/Communications | Ausma Clappison | lightwood.ridge@gmail.com | 705-917-1641 |
| Programs | Marian MacLeod | marian.macleod@bell.net | 705-636-7877 |
3rd Monday of Each Month: March - October
Meetings: Emsdale C C: March, April, May, June, September, October
Novar C C : July, August
Dates: 3rd Monday of Each Month
Time: Doors Open 6:30 pm - Meeting 7:00 pm
2024 Schedule
March 18 - Emsdale CC - The Harmful Invasive Plant Phragmites
April 15: Emsdale CC - Climate Change-How it Affects our Gardens
May 4: Emsdale CC - DISTRICT 18 AGM
May 18: Novar - Hope's Clover Farm
May 20: Emsdale CC - Internet Gardening Sites
June 17: Emsdale CC - Botanical Garden Products
July 15: Novar C.C. - Cannabis in your Garden
Aug 19: Novar C.C. - Seeding Native Plants
Sept 26: Emsdale CC - TBD
Oct 21: Emsdale CC - AGM
We are actively seeking new members and volunteers to join and help run our society.
Feel free to attend any of our meetings to learn about our society, listen to informational speakers and become an active member.
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive Phragmites | March 18 - 6:30 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | Learn how to identify and get rid of harmful phragmites. |
| Gardens & Climate Change | April 15 - 6:30 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | Learn how climate change affects your gardens. |
| DISTRICT 18 AGM | May 4 - 8:30 am | Emsdale Community Centre | AGM, flower & photo show, speaker. |
| Annual Plant Sale | May 18 - 8:30 am | Hope's Clover Farm - Novar | Fantastic plants for sale. |
| Internet Gardening Sites | May 20 - 6:30 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | Learn how to navigate the internet for information about gardens and plants. |
| Botanical Garden Products | June 17 - 6:30 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | Learn about natural products from plants. |
| Cannabis in your Garden | July 15 - 6:30 pm | Novar Community Centre | Growing Cannabis |
| Seeding Native Plants | August 19 - 6:30 pm | Novar Community Centre | Learn how to grow a native garden from seed. |
| TBD | September 16 - 6:30 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | |
| AGM-Awards-Potluck | October 21 - 6:00 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | Year End AGM meeting |
