Environment
Environment Department
To stimulate interest in the cultivation of flowers, to gain a deeper appreciation of the beauties of nature, and to encourage home gardening.
- Participate and serve as judges in the Bluegrass Fair Horticultural Contest and Flower Show.
- Serve on the Council of Garden Clubs.
- Sample guest speakers/topics include: Tour local nurseries, gardens, and farms; Blue Grass Rain Garden Alliance; Blue Grass Herb Guild; Lexington Farmer’s Market; University of Kentucky’s Arboretum; UK Fayette County Extension Office; native plants, perennials and bulbs.
- Annual plant exchange and auction.
Environment Department Meeting
Environment Department Calendar 2022-2023
Contact Chair Betsy Scofield at ecscofield2@gmail.com for more information about Environment Department meetings.
Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 10:30 AM
Program: Tour the Gardens At Ashland
Location: Lunch at Gingko Tree Café and Tour Garden at Henry Clay’s Ashland
Estate; 120 Sycamore Road, Lexington
*Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM – General Meeting
Program: Ashland Terrace
Location: 475 South Ashland Avenue, Lexington
Lunch Catered by Selma’s Catering and Kari’s Healthy Creations
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Program: Tour Michler’s Greenhouses
Location: 417 East Maxwell, Lexington
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Program: Dress Children
Location: Clothing Center; 700 Bullock Place, Lexington
~ NO MEETING IN NOVEMBER ~
Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Program: Holiday Luncheon
Location: Gift Box Tea Room; 3330 Partner Place Suite 120, Lexington
~ NO MEETING IN JANUARY ~
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Program: Planning of Centerpieces for Spring Fundraiser
Location: Luna’s Coffee, Wine & Butterfly Café: 109 Springdale Drive, Nicholasville
Tuesday, March 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Program: Spring Fundraiser Preparation
Location: TBA
Thursday, April 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Program: Making a Spring/Summer Wreath or Arrangement
Location: House by JSD Designs; 1148 Industry Road, Lexington
Tuesday, May 24, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Program: Plant/Garden Auction
Location: TBA
ALL CLUB MEMBERS ARE INVITED