The Garden Club of Brookfield holds its general meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am.
The format of a typical general meeting includes a welcome by our President, a program or presentation by a member or a visiting speaker, judging of artistic and horticultural exhibits from our members, and a business meeting. Refreshments are served by a team of rotating hostesses.
The general public is welcome to attend the program/presentation portion of our general meetings.
Occasionally, the club will sponsor a “field trip” for members in lieu of an on-site general meeting.
The Board of Directors meets once a month in advance of our general meetings.
Please check this site regularly for updates about our meetings.
2024 MEETING SCHEDULE
| January | General Meeting – 10 am January 18 at Newbury Congregational Church 126 Tower Road, Brookfield Program: Bears and Bird Feeding Presenter: Phil Robbins – Wild Birds Unlimited |
| February | General Meeting – 10 am February 15 at Newbury Congregational Church 126 Tower Road, Brookfield Program: Houseplant Selection and Care Presenter: Hollandia Nurseries |
| March | General Meeting – 10 am March 21 at Newbury Congregational Church 126 Tower Road, Brookfield Program: Intriguing Birds I Have Seen in my Backyard and Travels Presenter: Cheryl Basztura |
| April | Field Trip – 10 am April 18 New Pond Farm Carpool from Newbury Church parking lot This is a member-only event. |
| May | General Meeting – 10 am May 16 at Newbury Congregational Church 126 Tower Road, Brookfield Program: Companion Planting Presenter: Karen Brown |
| June | General Meeting – 10 am June 20 at Newbury Congregational Church 126 Tower Road, Brookfield Program: A History of CT Forests Presenter: David Beers |
| July | Field Trip – 10 am July 18 Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy Carpool from Newbury Church parking lot This is a member-only event. |
| August | General Meeting – 10 am August 15 at Newbury Congregational Church 126 Tower Road, Brookfield Program: Identifying Native Trees and Shrubs in Connecticut Presenter: Felicia Millet |
| September | General Meeting – 10 am September 19 at Newbury Congregational Church 126 Tower Road, Brookfield Program: Putting Your Garden to Bed – the Pollinator Friendly Way Presenter: Michele McKinnon |
| October | Annual Meeting – 10 am October 17 at Newbury Congregational Church 126 Tower Road, Brookfield Program: Botanical Art Project This is a member-only meeting. |
| November | Annual Wreath Decorating Project – 10am November 21 at Newbury Congregational Church 126 Tower Road, Brookfield This is a member-only project. |
| December | Holiday Program and Social – 10am December 12 at Newbury Congregational Church 126 Tower Road, Brookfield Program: A Holiday Hat Trick Presenter: Jeffrey Eleved This is a member-only event. |