2023 - 2024 Programs
Membership Meetings at the Santa Rosa Garden Club generally meet on the fourth Monday of each month from September to May. Programs cover a range of subjects including gardening, floral design, civic beautification, environmental responsibility
and the exchange of information and ideas.
and the exchange of information and ideas.
- Non-members are welcome as guests.
- Meetings are held at the Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa, California.
- The general meeting begins at 1:00 pm and programs begin approximately 1:30 pm.
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September 25, 2023 - California Native Plants for Sonoma County Gardens
Presented by: Liz Parsons Liz is an avid gardener with a special interest in California native plants. She will share experiences with CA native plants that do well in Sonoma County. Her education in horticulture was obtained at Santa Rosa Junior College. Liz has been a member of the Santa Rosa Garden Club for over 25 years. She served as President of the SRGC in 2007/05 and again in 2013/14. Her special interest has always been the native plants of California. She has been very active in the Milo Baker Chapter of the California Native Plant Society and was the coordinator of their plant sale for over 30 years. In 2005 she was given the honor of becoming a Fellow of the CNPS in recognition of her service. She cultivated her Kenwood garden for over 30 years, but has recently moved to Oakmont. The garden is much smaller, but she is planting many of the plants she has grown to love. There is a heritage Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia) in her new front yard. Liz was born in Illinois and moved to California at 28. The difference in the plants was so striking that she began to study the flora of her new home and planted many of those plants. It has been her passion ever since. Liz enjoys gardening with all sorts of plants, but is particularly interested in the drought tolerant plants from the areas of the world with a Mediterranean climate. |
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October 23, 2023 - Food For Thought, Giving & Gardening
Presented by: Helen Myers
Helen came to Food For Thought in 2017 as a volunteer Program Manager after gaining several years of nonprofit and volunteer management experience at the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Helen has a Bachelors Degree in Anthropology from Augustana College in Illinois and received a Master's Degree in Food and Agriculture Law and Policy from Vermont Law School. In 2021, Helen stepped into FFT's Community Engagement role to further FFT's community outreach and advocacy efforts while continuing to oversee the volunteer program. In her free time, Helen enjoys practicing yoga and exploring the many hiking trails that Sonoma County has to offer.
Food for Thought’s mission is to foster health and healing with food and compassion. It was founded in 1988 amidst the AIDS epidemic to provide groceries to seriously ill neighbors. Over time the focus has shifted from providing end-of-life care to comprehensive nutrition services and expanded eligibility to those affected by a range of serious medical conditions including homelessness, cancer, HIV, diabetes, pregnancy and congestive heart failure. FFT currently provides lifesaving comprehensive nutrition services to over 5,000 Sonoma County residents. Food is considered to be medicine and a main goal is to reduce food insecurity, improve client health and reduce health care expenses. A beautiful one-acre garden surrounds the FFT facility and was established in the 1990’s by renowned organic farmer, Doug Gosling of the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center.
Each year seasonal organic produce is grown for clients including an array of vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers. A part-time garden manager engages volunteers year-round in planting, weeding, harvesting and other garden maintenance to ensure a thriving garden. This community garden is also a reflection of FFT’s core values. An expansive vision of health is valued, which includes a relationship to land and where food comes from. The on-site community organic garden program is a profound demonstration of the value and emphasizes the link between food, nutrition and well-being.
November 27, 2023 - Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District
Presented by: Nizza Sequeira
Nizza Sequeira is the Public Information Officer for the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District. She has been with the District since 1996 and holds a degree in Business Management and is certified through the California Department of
Public Health as a Public Health Vector Control Technician.
The Sonoma/Marin Mosquito and Vector Control District was established in 1915 to safeguard the well-being of the communities it serves. The focus of the program will be on the effective and environmentally responsible integrated vector
management practices, specifically designed to combat mosquitos and vector borne diseases. In addition valuable tips and guidelines will be provided on reducing mosquito sources within personal properties, empowering individuals to play an active role in mosquito control. Lastly, the audience will benefit from learning preventive measures to deter rat invasions and safeguard their homes from potential rodent related concerns.
Presented by: Nizza Sequeira
Nizza Sequeira is the Public Information Officer for the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District. She has been with the District since 1996 and holds a degree in Business Management and is certified through the California Department of
Public Health as a Public Health Vector Control Technician.
The Sonoma/Marin Mosquito and Vector Control District was established in 1915 to safeguard the well-being of the communities it serves. The focus of the program will be on the effective and environmentally responsible integrated vector
management practices, specifically designed to combat mosquitos and vector borne diseases. In addition valuable tips and guidelines will be provided on reducing mosquito sources within personal properties, empowering individuals to play an active role in mosquito control. Lastly, the audience will benefit from learning preventive measures to deter rat invasions and safeguard their homes from potential rodent related concerns.
December 18, 2023 - **Members ONLY** - Making a Holiday Table Arrangement
Presented by: SR Flower Arrangers Guild
Just a few Basics, and you will make your own Holiday Arrangement. Floral Arrangers will demonstrate three types of
design to choose from. Flowers and foliage will be provided as will a container and just a little bit of floral foam. If you want to bring some decorations for your arrangement, please do but keep in mind that these will be small arrangements suitable for placement on a table. Members of the SRGC who are also in the Floral Arrangers Guild will be there to assist with any questions you may have. New members will be helping to choose some of the flowers to make it even more interesting. This will be a fun time for all…… *RSVP’s will be required to enable proper set up and sufficient flowers and foliage. Bring your clippers and gloves and that inherent creativity.
Presented by: SR Flower Arrangers Guild
Just a few Basics, and you will make your own Holiday Arrangement. Floral Arrangers will demonstrate three types of
design to choose from. Flowers and foliage will be provided as will a container and just a little bit of floral foam. If you want to bring some decorations for your arrangement, please do but keep in mind that these will be small arrangements suitable for placement on a table. Members of the SRGC who are also in the Floral Arrangers Guild will be there to assist with any questions you may have. New members will be helping to choose some of the flowers to make it even more interesting. This will be a fun time for all…… *RSVP’s will be required to enable proper set up and sufficient flowers and foliage. Bring your clippers and gloves and that inherent creativity.