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Us and the OHA
by SCHS
How Does Strathroy-Caradoc Fit In With The OHA?
First, a little OHA history lesson:
Since 1906, the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) has led Ontarians in all things horticultural and our organization is an integral part of this province’s cultural fabric. OHA was created by the Province of Ontario in 1906. It is a well-rooted tree with many branches (19 Districts), twigs (287 autonomous local societies), and leaves (over 34,000 members)!
The OHA tree is led by an executive that includes representatives from every District. It is supported by the interest of avid gardeners all across Ontario – from the shores of Lake Ontario to the Shield country of Northern Ontario. Despite the differences in climate and horticultural challenges, the thousands of individual members of OHA have many things in common:
- Love of gardening
- Deep enjoyment in sharing their knowledge
- Commitment to preserving and restoring Ontario’s natural environment
- Dedication to making the communities we live in beautiful, sustainable and liveable
Although OHA members love a flower show, far more of their time is spent working on community beautification projects, planning and implementing sustainable environment projects, and giving seminars and speaking to related organizations. OHA District directors and officers wear many hats but they have in common a desire to give back to other gardeners and the community.
So what district are we?
Strathroy-Caradoc is part of District 10 and district 10 consists of 24 horticultural societies. We have a district director who works with a team of assistant directors who are also members of horticultural societies within District 10. Together they work to support both the societies within their district and the overall goals of the OHA.
For further information on the OHA and
other horticultural societies within
both our district and Ontario
visit the OHA website at
www.gardenontario.org
(2012-02-03) |
