Warwick Valley Gardeners
Keeping Warwick beautiful … one flower at a time
Calendar of Events 2019-2020
These events fund the planting and maintenance of nine gardens throughout the village and town of Warwick and programs such as Garden Therapy at Mt. Alverno, Arbor Day, Scholarship Fund for students majoring in Horticultural Science, Library book
donations and the Railroad Green Holiday Project.
September 21, Saturday 9am-4pm,& September 22, Sunday 9am-2pm
(Committee must be available the week of September 16th)
Barn Sale
Location: 172 Union Corners Road, Warwick NY 10990
Contact: Laurie Unick & Marcella Gross, Co-Chair
October 15, Tuesday 7:00 pm
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
“Habitats for Native Pollinators - A Hands-on Workshop”,
Speaker: Master Gardeners Bernice Mulch and Bruce Rennie will help us make habitats for our gardens. Please bring your own clippers!
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 95 Kings Hwy, Warwick, NY
Contact: Barbara Draimin
October 19, Saturday 10:30 am
Garden Therapy: Flower Arranging, “Shades of Autumn”
Residents harness the shades of fall to create a flower arrangement.
Mt. Alverno Assisted Living Center, Grand Street, Warwick, NY Contact: Mary Pohlman, Chair
November 16, Saturday
Location and Time TBD
Holiday Project Workshop- Assemble and organize swags, wreaths, and theme determined decorations for installation.
November 18 Week
Holiday Project Installation
One full, nice friendly weather day to decorate the green.
Railroad Green Park Contact: Laurie Unick
November 19, Tuesday at 7:00 pm:
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
“Pruning Made Easier By an Expert’s Advice”.
Avoid torturing and misshaping your lovely plants. So simple and straightforward when you know how.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Speaker: Master Gardener Kate Honders.
November 23, Saturday 6:00 pm
Holiday Project: "Lighting of the Green"
Railroad Avenue
The Warwick Valley Gardeners decorate the park for the holidays. Join us in the celebration and lighting of the green.
Contact: Laurie Unick Holiday party to follow (TBA)
December 14, Saturday 10:30 am
Garden Therapy: Flower Arranging. “Christmas Joy”
Team members and residents create an arrangement using seasonal greens,
berries and flowers to create a beautiful display that they can enjoy or give as a gift.
Mt. Alverno Assisted Living Center, Grand Street, Warwick, NY
Contact: Mary Pohlman, Chair
December 14, Saturday 1:00 PM
A Holiday Tribute to Veterans- Veterans’ Memorial Park
Contact: Gert Galligan
January 21, Tuesday 7 pm
Presidents Meeting: Committee reports and budget presentations.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 95 Kings Hwy, Warwick, NY
Contact: Nancy Arthur, the president
February 8, Saturday 10:30 am
Garden Therapy: Flower Arranging. “Happy Valentine’s Day”
Sharing the love at Mount Alverno.
Mt. Alverno Assisted Living Center, Grand Street, Warwick, NY
Contact: Mary Pohlman, Chair
March 7, Saturday 11:30 AM
Spring Luncheon Program: TBD
Speaker: TBD
Landmark Inn
Contact: Inga Spence