It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of one our longtime, generous members, Allen Berrien of Milford. Allen served as President of the Society from 2000-2002. Due to social distancing, no services are scheduled at this time. Read about Allen’s full and vibrant life at: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ctpost/obituary.aspx?n=allen-graves-berrien-&pid=195968195&fhid=4787
News
News of interest to the gardeners and nature lovers of Connecticut.
From Planting to Harvest to Table: The Greening of Waterbury
The title of this article is actually the name of a course offered through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) in Waterbury which is located on the UConn Waterbury campus. The Bernard Osher Foundation offers grants and endowments to colleges, universities and other non-profits in four specific program areas…
Member Anniversaries Will Be Celebrated in June This Year!
By Cheryl Marino, Membership Committee Chairperson In recent years, we recognized member anniversaries at our April meeting. Like so many other things, this year will be different. It is our hope that we will be able to meet for our June 18 Speaker Meeting which is the last meeting in our 2019-2020 Season. This meeting […]
Letter from the Presidents
In the last few weeks you have heard and maybe even thought, “We are living thru unprecedented times.” It certainly feels that way. We need not look any further than our own beloved Society and its storied history to know that we have been thru times like these before. As an organization founded in 1887 CT Hort has been thru a lot
Help Wanted: Marketplace & Raffle Coordinator, Education Committee Chairperson and Treasurer
It’s coming to the end of the 2019-2020 Season and there are a few volunteers who would like to step back from their roles with CT Hort. As a result, we are looking for others to step into the open positions. Marketplace & Raffle Coordinator – Member Ginny Mills brought organization and polish to the […]
Horticultural Happenings: Community Calendar
NEW: As school kids will attest, learning doesn’t stop just because you are at home. With social events on hold, the items posted are virtual and online horticultural programs, classes and tours for you to enjoy.
LAST CALL: 2020 Mehlquist Award
Every year CT Hort seeks nominations for this prestigious award named in honor of Dr. Gustav Mehlquist. Nominations must be received by April 30.