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SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Joy: Focus on the Seasonal Slow Flower Movement\, presented by Michael Russo\, one of the founding members of the CT Flower Collective\, has grown and designed flowers for many weddings. Using in-season\, locally grown flowers and ecologically friendly techniques\, Michael will design five floral arrangements to be raffled.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/general-meeting/
LOCATION:Saint John’s Episcopal Church\, 679 Farmington Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
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SUMMARY:Gardening @ Butler-McCook
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to give us at least one hour of your time during the morning. Please bring your favorite tools for weeding and pruning. A co-chair will arrive at the garden by 8:30 a.m. \nPARKING: Parking will be in the paved lot next to the Amos Bull House on South Prospect Street. We encourage you to carpool as space is limited. \nWe plan to work if the rain is light. If it is pouring\, you will get a cancellation call by 8:00 a.m.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/gardening-butler-mccook-3/
LOCATION:Butler-McCook Garden\, 396 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Aldrich":MAILTO:ljaldrich@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T011210Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Projects - Weeding
DESCRIPTION:We’ll meet at the back parking lot entrance. \nThe native pollinator garden along the walkway needs some\nattention—mostly crabgrass and smartweed. With a small team\, the work\nshould go quickly\, and we may even have time to pull a few weeds by\nthe Oakwood Avenue entrance to the Charter Oak International Academy\n(COIA) as well. \nWhat to bring: \nGardening hat & gloves \nKnee pad (if you use one) \nWater bottle \nLeaf bag for debris \nTools you might want to use to pull any larger weeds \nI’ll also bring paper bags for collecting seeds from the gardens.\nThese will support our Seed Saving/Seed Sharing event at Noah Webster\nPublic Library\, the Winter Sowing program in January\, and the Seed\nLibrary. If you’ve already been gathering seeds for our club’s\noutreach\, feel free to bring them so I can set them aside.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/civic-projects-weeding/
LOCATION:Charter Oak International Academy\, 425 Oakwood Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Ann Loveland Sennett":MAILTO:blovelandsennett56@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250815T004939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T010437Z
UID:15435-1757523600-1757529000@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Floral Design Workshop - Art of Japanese Flower Arrangement
DESCRIPTION:First Workshop of year 2025-2026 – The Art of Japanese Flower Arrangement \nIkebana is not merely about arranging flowers.  It is about conveying the seasons\, the beauty of nature\, and the heart of the arranger. \n \n  \n\nWhen branches\, flowers\, and grasses are cut\, they must be put in water to make them last longer.\nJoin us for a serene journey into the world of Ikebana\, the centuries-old Japanese art of floral design.\n\nFor Signing up: email to Eva Jakuba (eva.jakuba@gmail.com) \nMaterial: All materials will be provided – Cost will be $25 (This will be collected at the workshop) \nWhether you’re a beginner or have prior experience\, this hands-on workshop will guide you through basic techniques\, design principles\, and the philosophy behind Ikebana. \nYou’ll create your own arrangement to take home\, while enjoying a relaxing and creative atmosphere. \nThe workshop size is limited\, but we will keep a waiting list. \nNote that this workshop is held in the LATE afternoon and on WEDNESDAY (different time and day from our other workshops). \nReserve your spot today and experience the meditative beauty of Ikebana.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/15435/
LOCATION:Noah Webster House\, 227 South Main Street\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Eva Jakuba":MAILTO:eva.jakuba@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250907T202946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203821Z
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SUMMARY:Planting Perennials at 4 Elementary Schools
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: 9/11/25\, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm (with a break for lunch) \nAs of last Friday\, the Town of West Hartford officially has\nschool-campus pollinator gardens as a part of our school curriculum! \nZachary Potter-Vose\, who has been working hard as part of a board of education project to establish the\nnew town-wide 3rd grade outdoor curriculum\, is planting perennials to make improvements at four elementary schools in town. He plans to spend about 1 hour at each school to plant about a dozen plants in the established garden beds at each school\, adding a light mulch cover\, and watering. He is looking for +/- 2 volunteers to help\, and could break up the day with different volunteers depending on their availability. \nIs this something you might be interested in supporting?  If so\,\ninterested volunteers can coordinate with me or with Zack directly\nover email (zachary_vose@whps.org) or by phone (860-301-8970). \nZack plans to work at the following schools on the 11th: \nAiken\nNorfeldt\nWhiting Lane\nWolcott
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/planting-perennials-at-4-elementary-schools/
LOCATION:CT
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Ann Loveland Sennett":MAILTO:blovelandsennett56@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250702T211815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T211815Z
UID:15230-1758097800-1758105000@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Gardening @ Noah Webster House
DESCRIPTION:1.  Shifts are scheduled from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.\n 2.  Please bring your favorite tools for weeding and pruning.\n3.  Anyone who would like to work alone and enjoy the garden as it begins to grow is certainly welcome to do so!\n4.  If it is raining on your scheduled day\, the rain date will be the next day.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/gardening-noah-webster-house-6/
LOCATION:Noah Webster House\, 227 South Main Street\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Grew":MAILTO:srider56@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250801T211546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T212538Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Celebrate Lavender Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Please see invitation below: \n  \nLavender Luncheon
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/lets-celebrate-lavender-luncheon/
LOCATION:Pond House Cafe at Elizabeth Park\, 1555 Asylum Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250825T194208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T195353Z
UID:15508-1758189600-1758189600@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Program Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:It is time to start planning for our West Hartford Garden Club 2026-2027 Program Year. \nCommittee\, please bring your program ideas and any relevant contact information for speakers.  I am currently working on setting up the Board meeting and General meeting dates for the 2026-2027 WHGC year and will email them to you along with the list of potential programs that we gathered last year.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/program-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Madeleine Hexter\, 142 Bainbridge Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Madeleine Hexter":MAILTO:madzh@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T093000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250801T202536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T011843Z
UID:15382-1758360600-1758360600@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please click here Garden Tour 2025.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/field-trip/
LOCATION:New England Botanical Garden\, 11 French Drive\, Boylston\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250702T204419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T204419Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening @ Butler-McCook
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to give us at least one hour of your time during the morning. Please bring your favorite tools for weeding and pruning. A co-chair will arrive at the garden by 8:30 a.m. \nPARKING: Parking will be in the paved lot next to the Amos Bull House on South Prospect Street. We encourage you to carpool as space is limited. \nWe plan to work if the rain is light. If it is pouring\, you will get a cancellation call by 8:00 a.m.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/gardening-butler-mccook-4/
LOCATION:Butler-McCook Garden\, 396 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Aldrich":MAILTO:ljaldrich@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250708T170237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T172041Z
UID:15327-1758623400-1758627000@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Butler McCook House and Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Lynn Mervosh of CT landmarks is conducting a private Tour of the Butler McCook House and formal Garden\, which was  created by Landscape Architect\, Jacob Weidenman\, Principal Designer of Bushnell Park. The Tour (10:30 am to 11:30 am) with refreshments following. \nThis Historic House Tour is limited to 20 guests\, due to it’s limited space. Limited parking is located behind the Butler McCook House\, accessible from Prospect Street.  Alternatively\, several public parking garages are located within walking distance\, including the Pulaski Circle Lot\, located at 19 Elm Street;  Arch Street Lot\, located on 1-35 Arch Street; Front Street South Garage (62 Front Street); and Front Street North Garage (24 Front Street). \nFollowing the Tour\, we are planning on having lunch at Salute Restaurant\, located on 100 Trumbull Street. \nPlease\, respond on or before August 23rd to Linda Aldrich\nText 860-227-2730\ne-mail:  ljaldrich@hotmail.com
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/butler-mccook-house-and-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Butler-McCook Garden\, 396 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Aldrich":MAILTO:ljaldrich@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250706T172110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T001229Z
UID:15269-1758733200-1758740400@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Fall Civic Projects Committee Meeting @ Beth Ann Loveland Sennett's
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/fall-civic-projects-committee-meeting-beth-ann-loveland-sennetts/
LOCATION:Beth Ann Loveland Sennett\, 109 Walden Street\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Ann Loveland Sennett":MAILTO:blovelandsennett56@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T123000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250917T211137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T211137Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Projects - Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Please join me next Thursday\, September 25\, from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\nat Wojan’s Woods on Davenport Road (off New Britain Avenue\, near\nWolcott School). \nOver the past two years\, members of the West Hartford Garden Club and\nTraprock Ridge Land Conservancy (TRLC) have devoted many hours to\nrestoring this beautiful urban woodland. We’d love your help once\nagain as we prepare to celebrate its restoration on October 5\, 2025! \nPlanned activities include: \nPlanting ferns\, Clethra (Sweet Pepperbush)\, native hydrangea\, willow\,\nand Eupatorium (boneset) \nMaintaining trails\, benches\, and beds \nRemoving invasive plants \nTransplanting existing sedges\, time permitting \nWhat to bring: \nWork clothes\, sturdy shoes\, and tools \nWheelbarrow (if available) \nOptional: native plants to donate (fern\, Turtlehead\, Foamflower\, or\nCanadian Ginger) \nPlease let me know if you need a map to the site. Call me anytime with\nquestions or concerns. And please let me know if you can come so I can\nbetter plan for getting the tasks completed!  \nThank you for helping make Wojan’s Woods shine! \nBeth Ann Loveland Sennett
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/civic-projects-work-party/
LOCATION:Wojan’s Woods\, 134 Davenport Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Ann Loveland Sennett":MAILTO:blovelandsennett56@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250807T205520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T205615Z
UID:15415-1758967200-1758967200@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Wolcott Entryway Garden Dedication Gathering
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE: We are excited to invite all West Hartford Garden Club members to participate in an educational event to introduce neighbors and friends to the native pollinator gardens we helped plan and install at Wolcott Park’s Children’s Forest Entryway last August and September. The event is on Saturday\, 9/27/25 (Rain Date 9/29/25) and is sponsored by Sustainable West Hartford Nature-Based Solutions Working Group\, on which our very own Madeleine Hexter serves.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/wolcott-entryway-garden-dedication-gathering/
LOCATION:Wolcott Park\, 43 Wolcott Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Ann Loveland Sennett":MAILTO:blovelandsennett56@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250801T203756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T204130Z
UID:15387-1759046400-1759064400@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:MDC Hazardous Waste
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/mdc-hazardous-waste/
LOCATION:West Hartford Public Works\, 17 Brixton Street\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250702T211952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T211952Z
UID:15232-1759307400-1759314600@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Gardening @ Noah Webster House
DESCRIPTION:1.  Shifts are scheduled from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.\n 2.  Please bring your favorite tools for weeding and pruning.\n3.  Anyone who would like to work alone and enjoy the garden as it begins to grow is certainly welcome to do so!\n4.  If it is raining on your scheduled day\, the rain date will be the next day.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/gardening-noah-webster-house-7/
LOCATION:Noah Webster House\, 227 South Main Street\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Aldrich":MAILTO:ljaldrich@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250706T173549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T144148Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Projects - Seed Saving Class & Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the West Hartford Garden Club’s Seed Saving & Sharing Workshop on Saturday\,October 4\, at 1:00 PM at the Noah Webster Memorial Library! This hands-on\, fun workshop will show you how to: Save seeds from your favorite plants for next year’s garden  Share seeds with fellow gardeners  Contribute to our growing Seed Library  The program will be led by Master Gardeners Beth Ann Loveland Sennett\, Susan Grew\, and Debbie Pike in partnership with the West Hartford Public Library. Please feel free to bring seeds to share—and if you have extras\, we’d love for you to leave some behind to help stock the Seed Library for the community! We hope to see you there!
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/civic-projects-seed-saving-class-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Noah Webster Library\, 20 South Main Street\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Ann Loveland Sennett":MAILTO:blovelandsennett56@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250702T213521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T172339Z
UID:15240-1759741200-1759748400@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Will be in the Community Room at the Woodland Condos.\, which is at 31 Woodland Street\, Hartford.  People can park on the street but there  is a small guest parking lot in the front of the building. There  is a large parking lot behind the building which is accessed by a driveway on the north side of the building. Whoever parks behind the building would need to walk to the front of the building to register with the security guard at the front desk. The Community Room is on the M level below the first floor. There are elevators. \nI suggest that people carpool and let their passengers off at the front door before parking.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Sue Bailey\, 31 Woodland Street\, Community Room\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Bailey":MAILTO:eselbee55@yahoo.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20251002T175126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T184632Z
UID:15913-1759824000-1759838400@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Civic Projects - Conny the Whale Tail Landscaping Project
DESCRIPTION:Great news—the long-awaited Conny the Whale Tail landscaping project is scheduled! \nWhen & where – Corrected Calendar Dates   \nTuesday\, October 7\, 2025\, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM \nWednesday\, October 8\, 2025\, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (finish work) \nLocation: Trout Brook Drive (meet at the Whale Tail). Public Works delivered topsoil last week\, and the final plants arrived yesterday. \nWhat we’ll do: \nInstall native plantings around the Whale Tail \nWater in\, mulch\, and tidy the site \nHelpful to bring (if you have them)\nGloves\, trowels\, insect repellent\, hats. Dress for the weather; bring jugs of water. \nRSVP\nPlease reply if you can join us—and let me know which day(s). \nMany thanks in advance for your help!
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/civic-projects-conny-the-whale-tail-landscaping-project/
LOCATION:CT
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Ann Loveland Sennett":MAILTO:blovelandsennett56@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250702T204645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T205520Z
UID:15213-1759825800-1759833000@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Gardening @ Butler-McCook
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to give us at least one hour of your time during the morning. Please bring your favorite tools for weeding and pruning. A co-chair will arrive at the garden by 8:30 a.m. \nPARKING: Parking will be in the paved lot next to the Amos Bull House on South Prospect Street. We encourage you to carpool as space is limited. \nWe plan to work if the rain is light. If it is pouring\, you will get a cancellation call by 8:00 a.m.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/gardening-butler-mccook-5/
LOCATION:Butler-McCook Garden\, 396 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Aldrich":MAILTO:ljaldrich@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20251002T175432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T183900Z
UID:15916-1759910400-1759924800@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Civic Projects - Conny the Whale Tail Landscaping Project
DESCRIPTION:Great news—the long-awaited Conny the Whale Tail landscaping project is scheduled! \nWhen & where – Corrected Calendar Dates   \nTuesday\, October 7\, 2025\, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM \nWednesday\, October 8\, 2025\, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM (finish work) \nLocation: Trout Brook Drive (meet at the Whale Tail). Public Works delivered topsoil last week\, and the final plants arrived yesterday. \nWhat we’ll do: \nInstall native plantings around the Whale Tail \nWater in\, mulch\, and tidy the site \nHelpful to bring (if you have them)\nGloves\, trowels\, insect repellent\, hats. Dress for the weather; bring jugs of water. \nRSVP\nPlease reply if you can join us—and let me know which day(s). \nMany thanks in advance for your help!
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/civic-projects-conny-the-whale-tail-landscaping-project-2/
LOCATION:CT
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Ann Loveland Sennett":MAILTO:blovelandsennett56@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250706T194604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T201143Z
UID:15294-1760011200-1760018400@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:History\, Designs\, and Human Stories\, presented by Caryn Davis\, an award-winning photographer. Using beautiful images and stories she has photographed and collected\, Caryn will provide an overview of historic gardens – how they evolved from utilitarian to aesthetic and became public landmarks – as well as delve into the stories behind some of the most spectacular private gardens in Connecticut. She will bring her books to sell: A Connecticut Christmas: Celebrating the Holiday in Classic New England Style\, Connecticut Waters: Celebrating Our Coastline & Water-ways\, and of course\, Connecticut Gardens: A Celebration of the State’s Historic\, Public and Private Gardens. \nAnnual White Elephant Sale/ Reduce\, Reuse\, Recycle\nPlease bring one or two forgotten treasures from your home\n(attic)\, to be sold for $5-$10. Our goal is to raise $225.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Saint John’s Episcopal Church\, 679 Farmington Avenue\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250728T210412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T210606Z
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SUMMARY:New England Garden Clubs\, Inc. 9th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you and all members from Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, Rhode Island\, Maine\, New Hampshire\, and Vermont to the New England Garden Clubs\, Inc. 9th Annual Meeting on October 14 15\, 2025\, at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel in Rocky Hill\, CT.  Hosted by The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut\, Inc.\, this event brings together our vibrant community to celebrate our shared passion for gardening with these inspiring themes: \n\nNational Garden Clubs\, Inc.: “PLANT AMERICA – For the Next 100 Years”\nNew England Garden Clubs\, Inc.: “We Grow Gardens & Gardeners”\nThe Federated Garden Clubs of CT\, Inc.: “BEE RESILIENT – Garden for Nature”\n\nEvent Highlights: \n\nTuesday\, October 14: Unique vendor shopping\, State Presidents’ themed NEGC Photography Show\, a reception honoring Polly Brooks\, NEGC Director\, and her guests Donna Donnelly\, NGC President\, and Susan Miner\, NGC 3rd Vice President\, followed by a delicious dinner banquet and an intriguing conservation program by Susan Quincy\, CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection.\nWednesday\, October 15: Roundtable focus groups\, a captivating presentation by renowned floral artist and educator Michael Derouin\, engaging and interactive “Garden Jeopardy” with horticulturist Renée Marsh\, the NEGC Achievement Awards Ceremony\, and exciting raffle drawings.\n\nANNUAL MEETING EVENT REGISTRATION\, Oct. 14-15\, 2025\nPlease complete and submit via the attached registration link by September 30\, 2025.\n\nRegistration Fee: $65 (required)\nDinner Banquet on Oct. 14th: $60\nBuffet Lunch on Oct. 15th: $45\nLate Fee: $10 applies after September 30\, 2025\n\nZOOM BUSINESS MEETING REGISTRATION\, Oct. 9\, 2025 \nThere will be an NEGC Annual Meeting “Business Meeting” by Zoom on Thursday\, October 9th\, 10:00 am.  Please register via the attached registration link by September 30\, 2025.\n\nThere is no Registration Fee\nA Zoom link will be sent to all registered attendees\n\nHOTEL RESERVATIONS:\nSecure your stay at the Sheraton Hartford South Hotel\, 100 Capital Boulevard\, Rocky Hill\, CT 06067\, for a special group rate of $149/night (plus taxes & fees) by September 19\, 2025. Call 860-257-6000\, and mention the Booking Code FGCFGCH\, or use our Group Rate Online Link \nWe encourage you to share this invitation through your social media\, newsletters\, websites\, letters\, or other marketing channels to spread the word. We have attached a flyer for your convenience. \nUse this link to register for the event: \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/new-england-garden-clubs-inc-annual-meeting \nIf you have any further questions about registration\, please contact our registrar\, Norma Jean Macauto normajean.macauto@ctgardenclubs.org \nWe look forward to seeing you in Rocky Hill! \n 
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/new-england-garden-clubs-inc-9th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Sheraton Hartford South Hotel\, Rocky Hill\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
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SUMMARY:Gardening @ Noah Webster House
DESCRIPTION:1.  Shifts are scheduled from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.\n 2.  Please bring your favorite tools for weeding and pruning.\n3.  Anyone who would like to work alone and enjoy the garden as it begins to grow is certainly welcome to do so!\n4.  If it is raining on your scheduled day\, the rain date will be the next day.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/gardening-noah-webster-house-8/
LOCATION:Noah Webster House\, 227 South Main Street\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Grew":MAILTO:srider56@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250926T141213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T141313Z
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SUMMARY:WHGC Program Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/whgc-program-meeting/
LOCATION:Madeleine Hexter\, 142 Bainbridge Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Madeleine Hexter":MAILTO:madzh@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20251004T175611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T175635Z
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SUMMARY:Civic Projects - Ribbon Cutting for Conny the Whale
DESCRIPTION:Tentative date at Trout Brook Drive (meet at the Whale Tail).
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/civic-projects-ribbon-cutting-for-conny-the-whale/
LOCATION:CT
ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Ann Loveland Sennett":MAILTO:blovelandsennett56@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T103000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250702T205733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T205733Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening @ Butler-McCook
DESCRIPTION:Please plan to give us at least one hour of your time during the morning. Please bring your favorite tools for weeding and pruning. A co-chair will arrive at the garden by 8:30 a.m. \nPARKING: Parking will be in the paved lot next to the Amos Bull House on South Prospect Street. We encourage you to carpool as space is limited. \nWe plan to work if the rain is light. If it is pouring\, you will get a cancellation call by 8:00 a.m.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/gardening-butler-mccook-6/
LOCATION:Butler-McCook Garden\, 396 Main Street\, Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Aldrich":MAILTO:ljaldrich@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T090000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20251004T173638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T174256Z
UID:15929-1761123600-1761123600@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:FGCCT - 96th Annual Awards Meeting & Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of another wonderful gardening season with friends from across the state! The FGCCT Awards Luncheon is the perfect opportunity to connect and be inspired by outstanding club and individual accomplishments from the past year as we honor this year’s award recipients. \nSchedule: \n9:00 a.m. – Doors open for coffee\, early holiday shopping with our curated vendors\, and get your tickets to enter our popular raffle\n10:00 a.m. – Program begins\nThis year’s luncheon will feature centerpieces inspired by the upcoming State Flower Show theme: “A Storybook Garden” and a delicious seasonal three-course meal including Butternut Squash Bisque\, your choice of entrée and French Vanilla Ice Cream with Hot Apple Topping. \nEntree Choices: \nAutumn Chicken – Lightly breaded chicken breast topped with roasted butternut squash and dried cranberries\, finished with a cranberry molasses demi-glace\nNew York Strip Sirloin – (Gluten-Free)\nPan-Seared Salmon – Fillet with whole grain mustard and honey-ginger glaze (Gluten-Free)\nVegetarian Pasta Primavera – Seasonal vegetables tossed in alfredo sauce\nCost: $49 per person (subsidized by FGCCT) \nThe online reservation portal will be available starting September 1. The fall luncheon typically sells out—please reserve early! \nMark your calendars for a day of celebration\, shopping\, inspiration\, and fun at one of our most cherished events of the year. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/fgcct-96th-annual-awards-meeting-luncheon/
LOCATION:Aqua Turf Club\, 556 Mulberry Street\, Plantsville\, CT\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20251014T210235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T210235Z
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SUMMARY:Rededication of the Friendship Garden
DESCRIPTION:There will be a rededication of the Friendship Garden at the corner of Park Road and Raymond Road with townspeople\, the girls’ parents\, and neighbors.  All Garden Club members are invited.
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/rededication-of-the-friendship-garden/
LOCATION:CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T065515
CREATED:20250702T213934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T214005Z
UID:15244-1762160400-1762167600@westhartfordgardenclub.org
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westhartfordgardenclub.org/event/board-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Billie Reese\, 82 Foxridge Road\, West Hartford\, CT\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Billie Reese":MAILTO:billie.reese1@gmail.com
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