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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 others
32 Joseph Street
Emsdale P0A 1J0
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$15.00/yr Adult - $5:00/Yr, Youth (12-17)
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-President | Brenda Balesdent | 519-740-2263 | |
| Co-President | Marian MacLeod | 705-636-7877 | |
| 1st Vice President | Lori Sild | 705-787-5758 | |
| Past President | Lynn McIntosh | 705-636-7718 | |
| Secretary | Margaret French | 416-432-6082 | |
| Treasurer | Isobel McAughey | 705-685-7643 | |
| Membership | Ellen Mann | 289-928-5495 | |
| Mkt/Communications | Ausma Clappison | 705-917-1641 |
3rd Monday of Each Month: March - October
Meetings: Emsdale CC: March, April, June, August, October
Sprucedale CC: May
Kearney CC: July, Sept
Dates: 3rd Monday of Each Month
Time: Doors Open 6:30 pm - Meeting 7:00 pm
2025 Schedule
March 17: Registration: Recap of Seedy Saturday
April 21: Earth Day - Knowing Nature Better: A Lifetime of Learning
May 17: Annual Plant Sale
May 19: Preserving your Garden Produce
June 16: Flower Show Prep - How to make a Posy Bouquet & Saving your Local Turtles
July 21: Life Cycle of Monarchs & Member's Flower Show
Aug 18: Beeking as a Hobby
Sept 15: Colour in Nature
Oct 20: AGM, Pot Luck, Vegetable Show
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedy Saturday | March 8, 2024 - 10 am - 3 pm | Katrine Community Centre | Seed Exchange, Workshop, Treats |
| Registration- Recap of Seedy Saturday | March 17 - 7:00 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | Member Registration for 2025 and Recap of Seedy Sat |
| Earth Day: Knowing Nature Better: A Lifetime of Learning | April 21 - 7:00 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | Learn from an award winning writer, artist, photographer and naturalist. |
| Annual Plant Sale | May 17 - 8:00 am | Novar - Hope's Clover Market | Lots of plants, bulbs and cuttings for sale. |
| Preserving your Garden Produce | May 19 - 7:00 pm | Sprucedale Community Centre | Learn what to plant to prepare for canning and preserving |
| How to Make a Posy & Saving your Local Turtles | June 16 - 7:00 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | A fun posy making demonstration and information about the local turtles. |
| Life Cycle of Monarchs & Member's Flower Show | July 21 - 7:00 pm | Kearney Community Centre | Learn about Monarchs and enjoy Member's Flower Show Display. |
| Beekeeping as a Hobby | August 18 - 7:00 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | Learn about bees as a hobby in your garden. |
| Colour in Nature | September 15 - 7:00 pm | Kearney Community Centre | |
| AGM, Pot Luck and Vegetable Show | October 20 - 7:00 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | Our AGM meeting and member's vegetable show. |
