Did you know Wallingford Garden Club maintains 4 public gardens in town? We also give a scholarship, teach youth programs, provide senior care activities, host monthly speakers open to the public, run an annual plant sale and we have lots of fun! Please join us in beautifying Wallingford, CT
upcoming events open to the public
Next speaker meeting open to the public will be Tuesday October 13, 2025
After the summer meetings hiatus, when the club focuses on maintaining town gardens, we'll resume meetings open to the public with a guest speaker. Speaker schedule TBA.
After the speaker, you are welcome to stay for social time and snacks, education sessions on horticulture, environment and floral design, then we'll discuss club business.
Guest donation $5.
MEMBERS ONLY EVENTS
Tuesday mornings Gardening around town all summer
Tuesday September 9, 2025 Club Business Meeting for WGC Members only
Tuesday September 9, 2025 Club Business Meeting for WGC Members only
Each week the WGC Civic Committee members volunteer in one of the four locations around town that we plant and maintain.
The Gazebo, the nearby Crescent Garden, Pond Hill triangle garden and the herb garden at the Historical Society's red building on Main St.
Any member can join in, so ask MaryEllen M. to get on her email list for notices of which garden we'll work next week!
Many of us meet afterward at a coffee shop to chat.
Become a member and join us in the fun!
Tuesday September 9, 2025 Club Business Meeting for WGC Members only
Tuesday September 9, 2025 Club Business Meeting for WGC Members only
Tuesday September 9, 2025 Club Business Meeting for WGC Members only
Our first meeting of the new season 2025-2026, we'll hear from the board and new committee chairs to learn about the activities and meeting speakers planned for the year.
Members will sign up for specific committees and activities to volunteer for this upcoming season.
BYO bag lunch with desserts and coffee/tea provided by club volunteers.
We'll have social time to meet new members and catch up after the summer.
First Congregational Church, 231 S Main Street, large meeting room at back door.
OUR PURPOSE
The purpose shall be to stimulate interest in horticulture, to aid in the protection and conservation of natural resources, to preserve heritage, to promote civic beauty, to advance the art of floral design, to promote sound landscaping practices and to educate in all these areas.
Wallingford Garden Club Bylaws Article II
OUR HISTORY
Founded at Wallingford, CT
June 9, 1930 by Mrs. Linus H. Hall
2024-2025:
69 Active Members
2 Associate Members
6 Honorary Members
2024-2025 OFFICERS
President: Karen C.
Vice President: Linda B.
Treasurer: Opal B.
Recording Secretary: Kirsten P.
Corresponding Secretary: Viya S.
Wallingford Garden Club is a member of
Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc.
New England Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Affiliated Organizations
CT Forest & Park Association, Rockfall, CT 06481
CT Agricultural Experiment Station
123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT 06511
The Southwest Conservation District
51 Mill Pond Road, Hamden, CT 06514
Pollinator Pathway