Club Philosophy
OUR CLUB OBJECTIVE:
Our Objective is to stimulate the knowledge of gardening, aid in preserving native plants and birds and encourage interest in community beauty.
AFFILIATIONS:
⦁ Garden Club Federation of PA
⦁ Central Atlantic Region
⦁ District II/III of the GCFPA
CLUB MEMBERSHIPS:
⦁ Arbor Day Foundation
⦁ Monroe County Environmental Education Center
⦁ Natural Disaster USA – World Gardening – Disaster Fund
⦁ Pennsylvania Resources Council
⦁ PA Native Plant Society
⦁ Monroe County Conservation Camp
CLUB SPONSORSHIPS:
⦁ PVEN Christmas Drive for toys or food
⦁ 3 Squares for All Program where members donate food at our general meetings to be given to Food Pantries
⦁ An Agriculture and Horticulture Scholarship
⦁ We Sponsor a child to participate in the Monroe County Conservation Camp
Our Conservation Pledge
I Give My Pledge as an American, to Save and Faithfully Defend From Waste, the Natural Resources of My Country—Its Air, Soil and Minerals, Its Forests, Waters and Wildlife.
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Annual Activities and Events
ANNUAL ACTIVITIES:
⦁ Spring Luncheon and Tricky Tray
⦁ Ice Cream Social
⦁ Picnic and Plant Sale
⦁ Holiday Party and Tricky Tray
STANDING EVENTS:
We meet the 2nd Wednesday of March, April, May, September, October, and November at the Stroudsburg Library or the Kettle Creek Environmental Center at 11:30 am.
We welcome guests and would be delighted to see you! See Home page for upcoming News and Events (Add back link)
THE MONROE COUNTY GARDEN CLUB:
Founded in 1927, and federated in 1930.
General Meeting Monthly Activities
⦁ Featuring a Presentation of members Horticulture samples and Themed Floral Designs.
⦁ Special Guest Speakers with demonstrations or presentations regarding Environment & Conservation Issues, Houseplants, Gardening, Wildlife, and How to DIY great Garden ideas.
⦁ All members participate in Hospitality (once a year per person) creating a great luncheon at the General Meetings.
Special Events
May—Annual Club Luncheon
June—Ice Cream Social
July—Garden Tour
August—Club Picnic
October—Environmental Day
December—Christmas Party
April—Arbor Day
Bi-Annual Garden Tours
Featuring the Best Gardens in Monroe County, PA
Annual Bus Tours will resume in 2025-2026
Every Member Receives
A Copy of the Monroe County Garden Club Yearbook and a Subscription to the State Publication, the Keystone Gardener.