Welcome to
The Garden Club of New Haven
Founded in 1924
Our Mission: The purpose of this corporation shall be to create interest in and promote knowledge of gardening, preservation of natural resources, and civic horticultural work in the Greater New Haven area.
Civic Projects
GCNH supports the New Haven community, including a Holiday Workshop, maintenance of Phelps Triangle Park, and New Haven Elms.
Conservation
GCNH members seek preservation of natural resources and establishes ongoing community-focused projects.
Scholarships
GCNH awards annual summer scholarship supporting Connecticut environmental education and other awards.
Awards
GCNH gives awards those whose work best reflects the mission: To create interest in & promote knowledge of gardening, preservation of natural resources & civic horticultural work.
The Fund for the Future
for The Garden Club of New Haven
Managed by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the Fund for the Future provides scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students attending educational institutions in Connecticut and supports community projects that align with the Club’s long-term purpose and goals.
The Garden Club of New Haven is recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization. Donor contributions are tax deductible.
Please feel free to send any questions to: gardenclubnh+scholarship@gmail.com
Click HERE for More Information and Scholarship Application
To support its mission, GCNH provides programs on:
Flowers & Plants
GCNH provides education on the science and beauty of plants, including their sowing, cultivation, and arranging, while instilling an appreciation of their artistry, utility and value.
Environment
GCNH seeks ways to restore and preserve natural resources for future generations at a time of environmental threat through its member’s efforts as advocates, educators, and volunteers.
Community
GCNH works together with other groups, and its individual members serve the community through civic beautification projects and financial support of like-minded community programs.
Since its founding in 1924, the Garden Club of New Haven (GCNH) has promoted knowledge of gardening and an appreciation for the ways in which gardens and the natural world enhance the quality of our lives. The club’s educational work in horticulture, its environmental activism, and its civic engagement aim to secure a future for the Greater New Haven community in which the beauty of nature is both celebrated and preserved.
The Garden Club of New Haven is a proud member of
The Garden Club of America
&
The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc.
The Garden Club of New Haven is a working organization with a vibrant spectrum of opportunities for active engagement, collaborative learning, and civic contribution. We welcome New Haven area applicants with a shared commitment to involvement in and support of the Club’s mission through participation in the Club’s horticultural, environmental, design, civic, and organizational initiatives.
For more information please contact Membership Chair, Kel Ginsberg at kel.ginsberg@gmail.com