
OUR STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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To stimulate a greater interest in and knowledge of the artistic arrangement of plant materials, flowers, vegetables, and their culture;
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To encourage the growth and preservation of our trees and wildflowers;
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To give our aid and protection to our native birds;
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To participate in civic beautification projects around the Town of Canton.
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WHAT WE DO
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Provide opportunities to learn from featured speakers in the areas of floral arrangement, horticulture design, and conservation of natural resources.
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Maintain the garden(s) at Bicentennial Park, Canton Library/Community Center, and on the Canton Green.
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Maintain four plant containers along the Rails to Trails pathway next to the Farmington River in Collinsville.
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Provide a scholarship to the Canton Dollars for Scholars program.
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Plant spring bulbs on town properties and along the Rails to Trails.
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Decorate and donate holiday baskets to Canton's Social Services Department for distribution to local residents in need of holiday cheer.
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Decorate, donate, and deliver holiday wreaths or baskets to Canton town departments.
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Host two annual fundraisers in which the proceeds fund our speaker programs and civic beautification projects.
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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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Opportunities to learn from featured speakers in the areas of floral arrangement, horticultural design, and conservation.
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Fellowship for its members through a common interest in gardening and the beautification of our community.
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Special trips and related activities.
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Horticultural and floral design workshops.
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Affiliation with state and national gardening organizations such as the Federated Garden Clubs of CT, National Garden Clubs, Inc., and the New England Garden Clubs.
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Venue to explore creative aspects of life as a gardener.
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MEMBER'S OBLIGATIONS
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Pay annual membership dues.
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Regularly attend business meetings.
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Co-host the social hour at one business meeting during the year.
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Participate in club activities and events.
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