Monthly Meetings & Special Events: |
Normally meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the month, April - December @ 6:00 PM. Meetings are usually held at The First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris Rd., Cadillac 49601. Barrier free entry is on Harris St. An educational or interactional program is provided first, followed by the Club business meeting. Guests are invited unless otherwise indicated. Program is free unless included in description below. Some adjustments may be needed throughout the year so check back often.
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August 12, 2024
Program & Meeting: "A Little Lavender" and refreshments in a Garden (A Progressive Event)
BRING A LAWN CHAIR FOR PART 2 AND WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES FOR THE GARDENS
6:00 PM: Program @ "A Little Lavender", 4270 E. 46 Rd., Cadillac, MI
In the event of rain, all activities will be cancelled. If you are unsure about weather, call or text Leslie Hoover at (517) 285-0110.
7:00 PM (approximately): @ Kathy Simon's house, 4907 E. 46 Rd., Cadillac, MI. One mile east of "A Little Lavender."
August 12, 2024
Program & Meeting: "A Little Lavender" and refreshments in a Garden (A Progressive Event)
BRING A LAWN CHAIR FOR PART 2 AND WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES FOR THE GARDENS
6:00 PM: Program @ "A Little Lavender", 4270 E. 46 Rd., Cadillac, MI
In the event of rain, all activities will be cancelled. If you are unsure about weather, call or text Leslie Hoover at (517) 285-0110.
- Car pooling encouraged; drive up long driveway and park near lavender fields.
- Nancy Lapinski, the owner, will discuss growing lavender and describe her business.
- After touring the garden there will be an opportunity to purchase lavender products at the shop. To see products in advance, go to
7:00 PM (approximately): @ Kathy Simon's house, 4907 E. 46 Rd., Cadillac, MI. One mile east of "A Little Lavender."
- We will drive to Kathy's house to tour her gardens, meet her small farm animals, and have refreshments.
September 9, 2024: Flower Design Workshop and Business Meeting FOR MEMBERS ONLY
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-7:00 PM: Mary Kidder and June Peterson will conduct a workshop on fresh floral design. All plant materials, container, and supplies will be provided free of charge to members for this project. Design elements and tips for making a design will be taught. Attendees will take their design home.
7:20-8:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting.
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-7:00 PM: Mary Kidder and June Peterson will conduct a workshop on fresh floral design. All plant materials, container, and supplies will be provided free of charge to members for this project. Design elements and tips for making a design will be taught. Attendees will take their design home.
- Pre-registration required by August 13! You can sign up at the August meeting or contact Mary Kidder at [email protected] or call (231) 920-8519 to register.
- Bring scissors or flower clippers for cutting flower stems.
7:20-8:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting.
October 14, 2024: Program and Business Meeting
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-7:00 PM: "Trees and Tree Diseases" by Nate Walton, Ph.D., Michigan State University Extension, Consumer Horticulture Program Instructor.
7:00-7:30 PM: Social Time and Refreshments
7:30-8:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting.
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-7:00 PM: "Trees and Tree Diseases" by Nate Walton, Ph.D., Michigan State University Extension, Consumer Horticulture Program Instructor.
7:00-7:30 PM: Social Time and Refreshments
7:30-8:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting.
November 11, 2024: Business Meeting and Preparation for Holiday Home Tour (HHT)
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-6:30 PM: Business meeting and review of HHT plans. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting.
6:30-8:00 PM: Refreshments while working on HHT projects such as stuffing the bootie bags with materials and giveaways.
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-6:30 PM: Business meeting and review of HHT plans. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting.
6:30-8:00 PM: Refreshments while working on HHT projects such as stuffing the bootie bags with materials and giveaways.
December 9, 2024: Program, Meeting and Celebration of Completed Holiday Home Tour FOR MEMBERS ONLY
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-6:30 PM: "Botanical Adventures in Asia," by Leslie Hoover
6:30-7:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting.
7:00-8:00 PM: Refreshments and celebration of Holiday Home Tour 2024.
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-6:30 PM: "Botanical Adventures in Asia," by Leslie Hoover
6:30-7:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting.
7:00-8:00 PM: Refreshments and celebration of Holiday Home Tour 2024.
No meetings or programs January, February or March 2025.
April 14, 2025: Program and Business Meeting
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-7:00 PM: "Farm and Forest Experiences" by Mary Galvanek, of Farm and Forest Childcare, and Coordinator of Cadillac Farm Market.
7:00-7:30 PM: Social time and refreshments.
7:30-8:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting. Presentation of ballot for new officers.
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-7:00 PM: "Farm and Forest Experiences" by Mary Galvanek, of Farm and Forest Childcare, and Coordinator of Cadillac Farm Market.
7:00-7:30 PM: Social time and refreshments.
7:30-8:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting. Presentation of ballot for new officers.
May 12, 2025: Program and Business Meeting
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-7:00 PM: "Biochar (type of charcoal; mainly used for soil applications)" by Nate Walton, PhD., Michigan State University Extension, Consumer Horticulture Program Instructor
7:00-7:20 PM: Social time and refreshments.
7:20-8:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting. Election of new officers.
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-7:00 PM: "Biochar (type of charcoal; mainly used for soil applications)" by Nate Walton, PhD., Michigan State University Extension, Consumer Horticulture Program Instructor
7:00-7:20 PM: Social time and refreshments.
7:20-8:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting. Election of new officers.
June 9, 2025: Field Trip to Traverse City Botanical Gardens and Historic Barn
Time of day and details will be announced after April 2025 when venue opens for the season.
Time of day and details will be announced after April 2025 when venue opens for the season.
July 14, 2025: Program and Business Meeting
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-7:00 PM: "Growing and Caring for Roses" by Mike Jenkins, owner of Elm Creek Nursery in Farwell, MI.
7:00-7:20 PM: Social time and refreshments.
7:20-8:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting.
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac
6:00-7:00 PM: "Growing and Caring for Roses" by Mike Jenkins, owner of Elm Creek Nursery in Farwell, MI.
7:00-7:20 PM: Social time and refreshments.
7:20-8:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting.
August 11, 2025: Salad Potluck and Business Meeting
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac in church garden on Harris to west of building (behind church marquee)
6:00-7:15 PM: Salad dinner and dessert coordinated by August hostesses. Let hostess know if you can bring a card table and four chairs. Members may participate in designing tablescapes, to be coordinated by hostesses.
7:15-8:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting.
First Presbyterian Church of Cadillac, 221 E. Harris, Cadillac in church garden on Harris to west of building (behind church marquee)
6:00-7:15 PM: Salad dinner and dessert coordinated by August hostesses. Let hostess know if you can bring a card table and four chairs. Members may participate in designing tablescapes, to be coordinated by hostesses.
7:15-8:00 PM: Business meeting. Members should read in advance the agenda and information emailed before the meeting.