Southport Horticultural Society
District 8
WELCOME TO SOUTHPORT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY!
The Southport Horticultural Society (a not-for-profit organization) has been part of the Saugeen Shores community since the 1970’s with members ranging from beginner to Master Gardeners.
We promote a love of gardening by:
* Holding monthly meetings from April until November that are social with informative and
dynamic guest speakers.
* “Member-only” special events throughout the year.
* Holding an annual plant sale in May, which is our major fundraiser.
* Maintaining several public gardens in the area thanks to dedicated volunteers.
* Awarding at least one annual bursary to a graduating Saugeen District Secondary School student to
help further their education in the horticultural field.
If you enjoy getting together with other gardeners, love plants and gardening and want to learn and share ideas, please consider joining us. New members are always welcome!
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Port Elgin Legion
630 Green St
Port Elgin N0H 2C0
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$10.00/yr
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-President | Jackie Drover | membership.southporthort@gmail.com | |
| Secretary | Larry VanWormer | southporthorticulturalsociety@gmail.com | |
| Treasurer | Judi Chambers | southporthorticulturalsociety@gmail.com |
Generally we meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month from April to November. Doors open at 6:00 pm for social hour. Presentations begin at 7:00 pm.
All are welcome - both new and experienced gardeners! Membership provides discount at select garden centers.
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| "A Gardener's Guide to Invasive Plant Management" | Tuesday March 19, 2024 | Virtual | Colleen Cirillo - David Suzuki Foundation |
| "Gardening for Local Birdlife"" | Tuesday April 16, 2024 | Port Elgin Legion | Doug Pedwell - Huron Fringe Birding Festival |
| "Orchid Quest" | Tuesday May 21, 2024 | Port Elgin Legion | Audrey and Willy - Owen Sound Field Naturalists |
| PLANT SALE | Saturday May 25, 2024 | The Boathouse | beside the Coliseum in Southampton |
| Permaculture Tour | Tuesday June 18, 2024 | By the Bluffs | Members Only |
| Monarch Event | Tuesday July 16, 2024 | Bruce County Museum | Dorothy Ladd and 'Flight of the Monarchs' Documentary |
| Potluck Picnic | Tuesday August 20, 2024 | North Shore | Members Only |
| "Grow Your Own Native Plants" | Tuesday September 17, 2024 | Port Elgin Legion | Tim Broughton |
| "Wildscaping: Explorations in Naturalistic Planting Design" | Tuesday October 15, 2024 | Port Elgin Legion | Tony Spencer - Keynote Speaker |
| AGM | Tuesday November 19, 2024 | Port Elgin Legion | Q & A with Grey County Master Gardeners |
| Trivia Night | Tuesday December 17, 2024 | Port Elgin Legion | Members Only |
