| Year | 2025 | ||||||||
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| District | 13 | ||||||||
| Legal Society/Club name | Sudbury Horticultural Society | ||||||||
| Society/Club Also Known As | SHS | ||||||||
| Founding Year | 1911 | ||||||||
| Floral Emblem | Rudbeckia hirta | ||||||||
| Annual Scholarships | No | ||||||||
| Organized Youth Program | No | ||||||||
| Mailing Address & Contact Information | Please submit current year information | ||||||||
| Main Society/Club Mailing Address | 389 Montague Ave 1 Sudbury, Ontario P3C 4G4 Map It | ||||||||
| Main Society/Club Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. | ||||||||
| Subscribe To Gardening Related Information By Email | Yes | ||||||||
| Main Society/Club Phone | (705) 690-9656 | ||||||||
| Society/Club Website | sudburyhorticulturalsociety.ca | ||||||||
| Trillium Email Subscription | Email hidden; Javascript is required. | ||||||||
| How Does Your Society/Club Govern? | President, Vice President, Second Vice President, Structure | ||||||||
| Committee Main Contact | Jennie Ellis | ||||||||
| Committee Main Contact Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. | ||||||||
| Committee Main Contact Phone | (705) 690-9656 | ||||||||
| Committee Main Contact Address | 389 Montague Ave 1 Sudbury, ON P3C 4G4 Canada Map It | ||||||||
| President | Jennie Ellis | ||||||||
| President's Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. | ||||||||
| President's Phone | (705) 690-9656 | ||||||||
| President's Mailing Address | 389 Montague Ave 1 Sudbury, Ontario P3C 4G4 Map It | ||||||||
| Do You Have A Co-President? | No | ||||||||
| Do You Have A Secretary/Treasurer? | No | ||||||||
| Secretary | Vicki Gilhula | ||||||||
| Secretary's Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. | ||||||||
| Secretary's phone | (705) 688-6943 | ||||||||
| Secretary's Mailing Address | 194 Oak St 2 Sudbury, Ontario P3C 1M7 Map It | ||||||||
| Treasurer | Patrick O'Grady | ||||||||
| Treasurer's Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. | ||||||||
| Treasurer's Phone | (705) 692-9170 | ||||||||
| Treasurer's Mailing Address | 166 Old Soo Rd. Lively, Ontario P3Y 1J9 Map It | ||||||||
| Planned Activities | Please submit current year information | ||||||||
| When Are Society/Club Meetings? | Last Sunday; Jan-Apr, Aug-Nov | ||||||||
| Are Your Regular Meetings Held At The Same Location? | Yes | ||||||||
| Meeting Location Address | The Parkside Center 140 Durham St Sudbury, Ontario P3E 3M7 Map It | ||||||||
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| Anniversary And/Or Other Special Events | The Sudbury Horticultural Society enjoyed a year of growth, learning, and community engagement in 2025, building on a successful 2024 AGM and Christmas Show. Throughout the year, the Society fulfilled its mandate through diverse educational programs, including speaker presentations on Sudbury rewilding, aquascaping, houseplant care, regreening efforts, invasive species, and local food security. Key events included the well-attended Annual Gardener’s Day and Plant Sale in May, the inspiring Open Garden Weekend in July, and the August Flower and Vegetable Show, which showcased members’ gardening achievements. These activities strengthened community connections and highlighted members’ creativity and dedication. Sincere thanks are extended to all volunteers, speakers, hosts, and members whose enthusiasm and commitment continue to ensure the Society’s success and positive impact. | ||||||||
| Society/Club Annual Information Report | As at December 31st | ||||||||
| Fiscal Year End | 31/10/2025 | ||||||||
| Date Of Most Recent Annual Meeting | 05/01/2026 | ||||||||
| Adult Membership Number | 215 | ||||||||
| Life Members | 11 | ||||||||
| New Members | 19 | ||||||||
| Society/Club Events Held |
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| Fundraisers | None | ||||||||
| Highlights | In 2025, the Sudbury Horticultural Society continued to grow through education, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. Members enjoyed a diverse speaker series on topics including rewilding, aquascaping, houseplants, invasive species, regreening, and food security. Highlights included the Annual Gardener’s Day and Plant Sale, Open Garden Weekend, and the Flower and Vegetable Show. These successful events reflected the dedication of members and volunteers whose ongoing support strengthens the Society and its impact. | ||||||||
| Scholarship Report | As at December 31st | ||||||||
| Youth Program Report | As at December 31st | ||||||||
| Society/Club Volunteer Hours | The volunteer hours we spend illustrates how valuable we are in our communities and across Ontario. As an analytical tool, volunteer hours can also be used to determine where time is being spent within a Society/Club, District, or organization which helps us make important decisions on programs, fundraising, and budget. For instance, horticultural Society/Club members volunteered 445,387 hours in 2024! Entry Instructions: | ||||||||
| 1. Community Events | 189 | ||||||||
| 2. Executive, Board, And Monthly Meetings | 602 | ||||||||
| 3. Executive, Board, And Committee planning | 219 | ||||||||
| 4. Flower Shows And Garden Tours | 259 | ||||||||
| 5. Administration Of: Planning, Planting, And Maintenance | 340 | ||||||||
| 6. Special Events | 10 | ||||||||
| 7. Yearbook, Newsletter, Website, Social Media | 130 | ||||||||
| 8. Youth Activities | 10 | ||||||||
| 9. Other | 49 | ||||||||
| (Please Specify, Other) | none | ||||||||
| Total Hours Reported | 1808 | ||||||||
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| Is This Report Complete? | Yes | ||||||||
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