Georgeson Botanical Garden Society
The Society was formed in 2007 to address the need for active support for the Georgeson Botanical Garden. The group hopes to unite volunteers and friends of the Garden through various fun, educational, and fundraising activities to support the various horticultural programs of the Garden.
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Upcoming Events:
The Board of GBGS meets the third Tuesday of the month in the GBG classroom at 6 p.m. All members are invited to attend any board meeting.
First Volunteer Orientation, Saturday, May 1 from 10am to noon.
Who: For all new volunteers, wannabe new volunteers...or those of you who haven't been around in a while and want a refresher.
What: Orientation around the garden and basic information about what it means to be a volunteer at the GBG.
Where: We will start out in the GBG classroom in the Visitor Center. 117 W. Tanana Drive. We will take a walk around the farm, so please bring appropriate attire (muck boots, warm clothes etc.).
Please RSVP to Katie:
kmdicristina@alaska.edu
474-6921
Annual Plant Sale is May 15 (Volunteers and Members only on the 14th)
Gift Shop opens for the summer: June 1, 2010.
Celtic Tea Party, July 11, 2010. The Tea Party theme for 2010 is Celtic Tea. We always encourage people to come in costume. While costumes are encouraged, they are not required to attend and everyone is welcome! Join us for scones and tea on The Sunday, July 11, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Gift Shop closes for the season: August 31, 2010.
We are in need of a storage unit for items purchased for the Garden Tea and other events. We are looking for a Conex trailer or another weatherproof unit to store at the GBG. If you have any information on this, please contact a board member or staff at the garden.
First Volunteer Orientation, Saturday, May 1 from 10am to noon.
Who: For all new volunteers, wannabe new volunteers...or those of you who haven't been around in a while and want a refresher.
What: Orientation around the garden and basic information about what it means to be a volunteer at the GBG.
Where: We will start out in the GBG classroom in the Visitor Center. 117 W. Tanana Drive. We will take a walk around the farm, so please bring appropriate attire (muck boots, warm clothes etc.).
Please RSVP to Katie:
kmdicristina@alaska.edu
474-6921
Annual Plant Sale is May 15 (Volunteers and Members only on the 14th)
Gift Shop opens for the summer: June 1, 2010.
Celtic Tea Party, July 11, 2010. The Tea Party theme for 2010 is Celtic Tea. We always encourage people to come in costume. While costumes are encouraged, they are not required to attend and everyone is welcome! Join us for scones and tea on The Sunday, July 11, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Gift Shop closes for the season: August 31, 2010.
We are in need of a storage unit for items purchased for the Garden Tea and other events. We are looking for a Conex trailer or another weatherproof unit to store at the GBG. If you have any information on this, please contact a board member or staff at the garden.
Georgeson Botanical Garden Society Membership Information
- A subscription to The Georgeson Botanical Garden Review issued 2-3 times annually
- Copies of horticulture publications printed at AFES and the GBG
- 10% discount at the annual spring surplus plant sale
- 10% discount on all merchandise sales
- 20% discount at Fall and Holiday gift shop sale
- Recognition in the Garden
- Invitations to special events
To join, fill out our membership form, here.