Gardeners and Volunteers Wanted
The Olde Ripton Garden Club will launch its 2019 gardening season at its first meeting of the calendar year. Area gardeners and enthusiasts are asked to consider joining the Club and assist with its mission of beautifying streets, highways and grounds around public buildings in Shelton. The Club provides education and knowledge of horticulture and preservation of the environment. 
Area residents can join no matter what level of gardening they are at – from beginner to master gardener! Projects include working on community gardens around town, holiday decorating at public buildings in Shelton, a garden therapy program with seniors, and youth gardening in Shelton schools. Getting involved with activities of the Club is a good way to get to know neighbors and be active in projects related to gardening, house plants, horticulture classes, trips, landscape design, and programs focusing on pollinators, birds and conservation.
Meetings include speakers, a light lunch, great conversation and friendly activities. Interested parties are invited to attend a meeting to see if they want to join.
The first meeting will be held on Monday, March 4th at Plumb Memorial Library, 10 am in the Community Room (downstairs), 65 Wooster Street, Shelton. A nominal visitor fee of $5 is requested and helps defray costs of program, lunch, and refreshments.
The Olde Ripton Garden Club is a non-profit organization. For more information visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SheltonORGC and Like Us on our page.