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.

  • Officers 2023

    Executive Committee

    Rosemary Bonaguide
    President
    Mary Ellen Kennavane
    Vice President
    Janice Martin
    Secretary
    Sharon Coll/Kathe Skibsky
    Treasurer
    Catherine Mosey
    Past President

    Standing Committee Chairpersons

    BylawsRosemary Bonaguide, Lynne Deloy, Josephine Radocchio
    Fall FundraiserTBA
    Horticultural TherapyRosemary Bonaguide
    HospitalityBarbara Behar, Johanna Kimball
    Library FlowersCathy Nygren
    MembershipKate Pease, Joanne Woldertz
    Memorial WalkwayBarbara Behar
    NominatingVicky Bothroyd, Johanna Kimball
    ParliamentarianCatherine Mosey
    PhotographerTBA
    Plant SaleJohanna Kimball, Kathe Skibisky, Janice Martin, Darlene Stansfield
    ProgramsMary Ellen Kennavane
    PropertiesCatherine Mosey
    Publicity (Town Topics)Bridgette Michaud
    Publicity (additional)Vacant TBA
    Scholarship & PhilanthropyVicky Bothroyd
    SunshineArlene Stewart
    Town BeautificationCatherine Mosey
    WebsiteTBA
    YearbookRosemary Bonaguide, Betty Cosgrove, Mary Ellen Kennavane, Janice Martin

  • Projects and Supports

    2023 Project Supports

    • Goshen Library Flowers
    • Goshen School Nature’s Classroom
    • Horticultural Workshop
    • Scholarships for WAMOGO High School
    • Graduates Support of Federation Projects
    • Support of FISH
    • Support for Goshen Land Trust
    • Support for Town Non-Profits
    • Torrington Soup Kitchen

    TOWN GARDENS PLANTINGS AND CARE

    • Camp Cochipiannee Gardens & Beautification
    • Public Works Building War Memorial – Town Hall

    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.

    • Our Master Gardeners
      • Carl Contadini Master Gardener 2007
      • Sharon Maziarz Master Gardener 2004