About Us

The South Haven Garden Club was first organized in 1930 by a group of like minded plant enthusiasts who were members of the Scott Club. The club joined the Federated Garden Clubs of Michigan, Inc. and the National State Council of State Garden Clubs (now the National Garden Clubs) in 1933. There were 40 members in the club at that time.

The object of this club was to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening among amateurs; to aid in the protection of native trees, plants and birds; and to encourage civic planting. Through the years the club members have been involved in community beautification projects throughout the city.

Arbor Day – Nancy Bland
Bailey Daylily Garden and Bench – Nancy Daugherty
Blue Star Memorial – Sandy Fenske
Boutique/Crafts – Nancy Daugherty
Facebook – Marcia Bednar
Field Trips – Diane Schlanser
Garden Walk – open
Hospice Flowers – Sharon Stringham, Becky Berry
Hospitality – Jackie McAninch
Library Garden – MaryLynn Bugge
Make and Take Workshops – Melody Williamson
Membership – Carol King
Newsletter – Melody Williamson
Nominating – Anne Long
Photographer – open
Programs – Nancy Bland
Publicity – open
Scholarship – Dianne Fox, Mary Combs
Social – Sally VanAssche
We Care Auction – Linda LaRocque
Website – Diane Wilberding
Yearbook – Melody Williamson
Youth Education (Lincoln Elementary pollinator garden, LHB Budding Naturalists) – Melody Williamson

Officers

President: Diane Wilberding

Vice President: Sue McCabe

Recording Secretary: Pat Gaston

Corresponding Secretary: Heidi Campbell

Treasurer: Joan Hiddema

Asst. Treasurer: Joanne Reed

 

facebook.com/SouthHavenGardenClub

The South Haven Garden Club Facebook page is an extension of our club on the Internet. It is an additional way to communicate among ourselves and other like-minded individuals. It’s also a great way for new people to hear about our club.

How does it help you?

We recognize that members would like to have a way to share information with other garden club members, to ask questions, share photos and stories about our own gardens. Plus you get to see information posted by other club members.

How can you use it to help others?

Our Facebook page is an excellent communication tool. We want to encourage the public to ask questions, so we may be able to help solve problems or provide referrals to other resources if needed. Members are welcome to invite friends to visit our Facebook page to keep up with gardening news and receive gardening tips.

How does it help the public?

Our Facebook page is a beneficial way to advertise our meetings, events, workshops and fundraisers. This is an additional method for individuals to discover our club and attend our club events. This is especially true for potential new members.

How does it all work?

Our Facebook page is open to all. You can view the Club page without joining Facebook. However if you want to post a photo, make a comment or ask a question, you need to be a Facebook member.

Chairperson: Marcia Bednar
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