Beardsley Zoo Volunteer Association 1875 Noble Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06610 (203) 394-6565 www.beardsleyzoo.org/volunteer.html Did you know that volunteers perform an integral part of maintaining this popular zoo? Volunteer duties are varied and may include greeting and/or educating guests, maintaining the greenhouse collection or becoming a zoo docent. While visiting the…
American Clock and Watch Museum 100 Maple Street Bristol, CT 06010 (860) 563-6070 www.clockandwatchmuseum.org An authentically restored colonial flower and herb garden is enclosed by a white picket fence centered with a sundial located next to the American Clock and Watch Museum. The garden, appropriate to a small townhouse built…
A. There is a list of locations in the area that would make a great field trip for your club. Click on the “Field Trips in CT” button on the Program Speakers Directory page. If you visit interesting gardens or historic sites within a reasonable traveling distance, feel free to…
A. Anytime – now that it is online. Once the information has been submitted to the Program Chair and the small fee collected from the speaker, the name, contact information and topics may be added to the Directory.
A. The list of speakers is managed by the FGCCT Program Chair based on input from our membership.
A. Like judging a design in a flower show, there is always something positive to say. Start with that and then kindly discuss what would have improved the speaker’s presentation. Also, remember that what wasn’t of interest to your club may still be of interest to another club. Your review…
A. Reviews online are a fairly new thing. Please send in reviews for any speakers your club has in the future. This will make the list increasingly valuable.
A. Please send the information about that speaker to the Program Chair. The Speaker Review Form can be used for this purpose. Speakers can be added to the list anytime now that it is online. Other Connecticut clubs will appreciate your recommendation, especially of a great speaker!
Tribute Award for Photography: Pin and certificate awarded to an individual member who has made outstanding contributions in this area. Award Contact: secondvicepres@ctgardenclubs.org
Bronze Medal (established 1935): This is the highest award by The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. It is awarded to an individual, couple, group or club for outstanding accomplishments in upholding the aims and purposes of The Federation. No officer, committee chairman, or member currently serving on the Board…