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Benefits

Members enjoy the collegiality of interacting with others who share a passion for floral design, gardens, environmental issues and for supporting and enhancing public spaces.

Benefits include:

Active participation in community projects
Involvement in a wide variety of Committee work
Monthly meetings with guest speakers, on the fourth Thursday of the month
Weekly e-news and quarterly newsletters
Floral design and horticultural courses taught by members
Floral design and horticultural monthly competitions
Special interest groups
Social activities – Holiday party, June picnic, trips to local and international gardens
Membership with the Toronto Botanical Garden and Garden Clubs of Ontario

PROSPECTIVE MEMBER

April 24th, 2025

11:30 am onwards

Contact us at

office@thegardencluboftoronto.ca

416-447-5218

This is an opportunity for potential new members to learn more about our club activities, charitable projects and membership.

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REQUIREMENTS

NEWCOMERS

Over the first year, Newcomers:

complete both floral design and horticultural courses
attend one meeting for each of 5 committees
participate in special outings
enter a floral design and horticultural competition

During this year the new member will learn about the aims and goals of The Club as well as our community involvement and projects.

The time commitment is approximately 20 days, from September through May, with coursework and committee meetings during daytime hours. The period from September to November is the most intensive for course work. There is an option to complete the newcomers requirements over a two year period.

MEMBERS

A member is a newcomer who has successfully completed the newcomer requirements. Members are expected to serve on at least one committee over a five year period. This can involve up to four hours a month to attend meetings. Members actively participate in the daily management of The Club and it competitions, programs and public projects.

Each spring, we hold an Open House in April for potential new members to learn more about Our Club, activities, charitable projects and membership requirements.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

Anyone interested in pursuing membership should read and complete our membership application. Contact our office for a printed copy.

A cheque or e-transfer for $325 ($225 annual dues and $100 to cover the cost of courses in floral design and horticulture) must accompany your completed application.

If you are acquainted with a current Garden Club member, please ask that person to act as your Member Contact. If you do not know a current member, we will arrange for you to meet with a member from our Membership Committee.

Ideally, new member applications should be submitted by June 15th.

Newcomers courses commence in September.

Questions? Please contact our Office Administrator at: office@thegardencluboftoronto.ca