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 2024

    Executive Committee

    Rosemary Bonaguide Janice Martin Barbara Tofield Sharon Coll Catherine Mosey
    Kathe Skibisky
    President Vice President Secretary Treasurers Past President

    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 – 2024

    2024 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 of FISH
    • Support for Goshen Community Care
    • Support of Torrington Community Soup Kitchen

    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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