"To promote interest in home gardening, aid in the protection of native plants, trees, and wildlife and further civic beautification." |
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CONTINUING CLUB PROJECTSAnnual Town Cleanup – Members perform spring cleanup of common areas in town and prepare for annual planting. Annual Planting throughout the Town -Annuals are planted and maintained by club to beautify specific town areas. Garden of the Month: May through September – In order to encourage the love of gardening in our town, each month one garden - along with its creator(s) - is recognized for its unique and beautiful qualities. Decorate Public Areas for the Holidays – Town buildings and areas are creatively decorated with designs of holiday greens. Senior Outreach with Town’s Senior Citizens – Club members work with other town organizations on functions specifically for seniors in town and provide table designs at Senior luncheons. Scholarship for High School Senior who lives in Atkinson – AGC awards a $1500 scholarship to a local student pursuing college programs related to conservation, the environment or horticulture. Donate Items for Emmaus House – Items needed by local homeless and family shelter are donated by club members. Sponsor Youth Activities – Members meet with elementary school children to further interest in nature, the environment, and gardening. Purple Iris Newsletter- A quarterly newsletter for AGC members is distributed at meetings. Annual Club Social - Executive Board entertain club members and their guests as a thank you for the year’s accomplishments.
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