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Do you know the difference between an annual and a perennial? Looking for a way to know some of your neighbors and become involved in the community? Join us and become a member of the Churchill Garden Club.
Civic Contributions
During the past years we contributed to Penn State Extension-Garden Table, Pittsburgh Botanical Garden, Grow Pittsburgh, Penn State Extension-Mercy Behavioral Garden, Western PA Conservancy, and Phipps Conservatory. Local garden areas.
Community Service
Our club maintains three community gardens; is responsible for an Adopt-A-Highway Litter Control Project.
Dues
Ninety-five dollars per annum, due by July 1.
Checks are made payable to the Churchill Garden Club and sent to Sharon Pedrotti, 3816 Henley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
Mission Statement
The objective of this organization is to promote an interest in horticulture; an appreciation of artistic design, and an awareness of ecology and the environment.
Membership
Membership is open to people interested in pursuing the goals of the organization. Although the majority of our members reside in the greater Churchill area, we welcome all interested candidates who share our goals. Meetings are held monthly from September through December; March through June and are followed by a fun activity.
We have approximately 51 members who come from many areas around Pittsburgh. Our annual dues are $95. We welcome new members and would be delighted to have you attend a meeting. If you are interested, please contact Germaine Schumann at germaine.schumann@gmail.com
Meetings for 2024
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- June 11, 2024 – Audubon Society’s Backyard Habitat Program
- August 18, 2024 - Annual Soiree
- September 25, 2024 – Rock Gardens – Design, Implementation and Maintenance
- October 15, 2024 – Tour of Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens
- November 12, 2024 – Papermaking Workshop, incorporating dried flowers
- December 10, 2024 - Holiday Luncheon & Gift Exchange
- March, 2025 – Stained Glass Studio Visit
- April 24, 2025 – Visit to John Walters’ Iron Eden Blacksmith Studio
- May 7, 2025 – Tour of Rabkin Japanese Gardens
Download our 2024-2025 Churchill Garden Club Flyer for more information.
Contact Membership Chairman, Germaine Schumann, at germaine,schumann@gmail.com for more information.
Guests are always welcome.