Serving the community since 1937
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​The Orinda Garden Club supports community and regional environmental initiatives that strive to improve native habitat, protect the environment, and improve the landscape around Orinda. Over the last 10 years we have donated over $300,000 to causes listed below. 

​We also provide scholarships for students in the fields of environmental science and landscape architecture, and donate to local gardens and conservation concerns. ​  Below is a partial list of our major contributions. 
  • The Orinda Community Foundation receives our support in its beautification efforts in the community. 
  • Major grant for the restoration and planting of Camino Pablo medians
  • Donor of Greenhouse installation at Miramonte High School 
  • Donor and organizer of Centennial Tree Restoration of Shoreline Planting  at Lake Cascade
  • Design, planting and ongoing maintenance of Camino Sobrante triangle 
  • Design, planting and ongoing maintenance of Hwy. 24 off-ramp
  • Purchased ceramic planters, plants and continued maintenance of containers at Orinda crossroads. 
  • ​Annual Scholarships to students at UC Berkeley, Merritt College, and DVC. ​
  • Establishment of the David Austin designed rose walk at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek.
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Miramonte High School Greenhouse
See list below for more.
GCA SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS

The Garden Club of America has funded more than 1,300 scholarship recipients as well. The GCA offers 28 merit-based scholarships in 12 areas of landscape and environmental sciences. To learn more about GCA scholarships, click here.
​"The pathway to beautification is
enriching the grounds around us” 
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Our fundraising efforts supported Orinda street median improvement projects.
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