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Elora and Salem Horticultural Society
Celebrating our 159th year!
Our 150th Anniversary was celebrated in the year 2000, which means our society is one of the three oldest continuously operating societies in the province. We are very proud of this and wish to continue this tradition. This wish is only possible through the very generous assistance of our membership. Everyone’s participation is very much appreciated.
Have a great Gardening Season, and Thank you!
Community Plantings
Trees:
Each year our society, with the help of our membership, plant 60 to 70 trees in the Centre Wellington area. This is a tradition that has been carried out for 150 years.
Watch the “OHA Calendar of Events” for our next annual “Tree Planting Day”.
Tree Planting 2009- Sat. April 18
Gardens:
The following flower beds are planted and maintained through the volunteer efforts of our membership
~Community Entrance – Cty Rd #7 from Salem
~Community Entrance – Cty Rd #7 from Guelph
~Community Entrance – Wellington Rd #18 outside Rona
~ Salem Cross Road –Cty Rd #7 and #18
~ Salem ESSO Station
~ Salem Cenotaph
~Salem Retaining Wall
~ Mill St and Geddes St Corner – by Shepherd’s Crook
~ Anniversary Bed – at the Fire Hall
~ Peony Bed – Between High St and Geddes St
Programs
Our Society is pleased to offer the following programs to our community~
Tree Planting
Flower beds ~ planting and care
Landscaping Assistance to Local Institutions
Annual Garden Conference
Monthly Meetings open to All
Informative Guest Speakers
Newsletter ~ 4 times per year
Spring and Fall Plant Sales
Flower and Vegetable Show
Social Time to meet other Gardeners
Horticultural Outings and Bus trips
NEW MEETING PLACE:
Our General Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of the month, at the Heritage River ( formerly Wellington Terrace) in Elora
, at 7:30 pm unless otherwise listed on the OHA Calendar of Events.
Pick up a free copy of the Elora and Salem Horticultural Society's Yearbook at one of our meetings or events to find out more.
All are welcome! Bring a friend! Come learn and Grow with us!
2009 List of Executive and Board of Directors
Past President Virginia Burns
President Shirley Shoemaker
Secretary Nancy Van Veen
Treasurer Alex Graham
Directors Kim Bell, Susan Forster, Bob Miller, Helene Rajkovic,
Ian Rankine, Laurel Strachan, Anne Tinker
Photo of Peony by Laurel Strachan
