OUR PURPOSE

Our purpose is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of our natural environment through sharing knowledge of gardening, conservation, ecology and wildlife habitat. Participation in Community Service is encouraged.
The Goshen Garden Club was established in 1933.

  • OFFICERS 2025

    EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

    President: Janice Martin / Vice President: Ellen Mentasti / Secretary: Barbara Tofield

    Treasurers: Sharon Coll & Kathe Skibisky / Past President: Rosemary Bonaguide

    Standing Committee Chairpersons

    BYLAWSRosemary Bonaguide, Lynne Deloy, Josephine Radocchio
    FALL FUNDRAISERTBA
    HORTICULTURAL THERAPYRosemary Bonaguide
    HOSPITALITYJohanna Kimball, Lynn Deloy
    LIBRARY FLOWERSCathy Nygren
    MEMBERSHIPKate Pease, Joanne Woldertz
    MEMORIAL WALKWAYCarl Contadini
    Donna Moody
    NOMINATINGEllen Mentasti/Catherine Mosey
    PARLIAMENTARIANCatherine Mosey
    PHOTOGRAPHEROpen
    SPRING PLANT SALEJohanna Kimball, Kathe Skibisky, Janice Martin, Darlene Stansfield, Mary Ellen Kennavane
    PROGRAMSMary Ellen Kennavane
    PROPERTIESCatherine Mosey
    PUBLICITYLynne Deloy
    SCHOLARSHIP PHILANTHROPYVicky Bothroyd
    SUNSHINEArlene Stewart
    TOWN BEAUTIFICATIONCatherine Mosey
    WEBSITESharon Coll
    Pamela Hicks Elizabeth Zander
    YEARBOOKRosemary Bonaguide, Mary Ellen Kennavane, Janice Martin, Carol Assenza, Ellen Mentasti

  • projects and support – 2025

    2025 Project Supports
    Goshen Library Flowers
    Goshen School Nature’s Classroom
    Horticultural Workshops at area nursing facilities
    Scholarships for Region 20 High School Graduates & Alumni
    Support of Federation Projects
    Support for Goshen Community Care
    TOWN GARDENS PLANTINGS AND CARE
    Camp Cochipianne Lodge Gardens & Beautification
    Public Works Building ~ Red Barn & Memorial Walkway
    War Memorial ~ Town Hall
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    Encourage water conservation and recyling
    Promote organic gardening
    Provide information and support on environmental issues and practices
    MASTER GARDENERS
    The Master Gardener Program is an Educational Outreach Program that is part of the University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System. The Program started in 1978 and consists of horticulture training and outreach components that focus on the community at large.
    Carl Contadini, MG 2007
    Sharon Maziarz, MG 2004
    Pam Rothachker, MG 2009

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