The Orinda Garden Club invites the community to events throughout the year highlighting these topics and more. Please make sure to visit our OGC blog for articles written by our members regarding important topics and garden suggestions. In addition to that our local news the national organization The Garden Club of America (GCA) presents a wealth of information as well.
The Garden Club of America’s committees on Conservation and National Affairs and Legislation keep an eye on developing conservation issues and federal legislation and regulations pertaining to them. The GCA has adopted position papers on half a dozen topics. These papers form the basis for lobbying and advocacy issues undertaken on behalf of the GCA. To see to position papers - visit the GCA website, click here. GCA PUBLICATIONS: Conservation Watch The OGC offers support to the community through publications from the GCA. ConWatch is a GCA quarterly newsletter featuring conservation and environmental news with lovely photos and engaging articles. Click here for Summer 2019 edition. |
Pondering planting pollinators? Considering climate change? Hoping for hives in your garden? Come to a Garden club community meeting or Visit Our Blog. |
GCA National Affairs and Legislation Commitee
NAL shares information with member clubs and keeps them current on federal policy initiatives that relate to the mission of GCA. Jointly produced by the NAL and Conservation Committees, GCA Position Papers summarize those issues that are of top priority to the GCA. Click here for A History of Conservation and National Affairs & Legislation - by the GCA
GCA Position Papers
CA Position Papers summarize those issues that are of top priority to the Garden Club of America and its commitment to the environment. Underlying all of these position papers is a commitment to “independent, academic, previewed scientific research as the basis for formulation of public policy and legislation, as well as appropriate funding to ensure quality results.” Click here for GCA Position Paper - Transportation & Infrastructure
National Affairs Legislation Committee
The purpose of this committee is to bring to the attention of the membership important legislative proposals in Washington which fall within the fields of our endeavor. Click here for the current NAL watchlist.
NAL shares information with member clubs and keeps them current on federal policy initiatives that relate to the mission of GCA. Jointly produced by the NAL and Conservation Committees, GCA Position Papers summarize those issues that are of top priority to the GCA. Click here for A History of Conservation and National Affairs & Legislation - by the GCA
GCA Position Papers
CA Position Papers summarize those issues that are of top priority to the Garden Club of America and its commitment to the environment. Underlying all of these position papers is a commitment to “independent, academic, previewed scientific research as the basis for formulation of public policy and legislation, as well as appropriate funding to ensure quality results.” Click here for GCA Position Paper - Transportation & Infrastructure
National Affairs Legislation Committee
The purpose of this committee is to bring to the attention of the membership important legislative proposals in Washington which fall within the fields of our endeavor. Click here for the current NAL watchlist.
Join Us in the Healthy Yard Pledge
Orinda Garden Club supports the GCA by encouraging members to take the Healthy Yard Pledge. As a residential suburb the majority of our land is privately owned by citizens like us and together, we can make a difference.
Join us by taking the pledge today! www.tghyp.com The Healthy Yard Pledge: I pledge to take care of my yard without synthetic pesticides, weed killers and fertilizers except on rare occasions to resolve an infestation or to improve habitat for native plants and wildlife. I also pledge not to throw pharmaceuticals or chemicals down my drains or toilets.” |
Orinda Garden Club Community Events
Garden Life ~
COMING March 19, 2020
Speaking on the trials of rebuilding her health after cancer while rebuilding her own Texas garden she adds humor, relevance and wisdom to the story of surviving what life puts in our path. “In many ways, taking care of a garden is like taking care of ourselves.” Brenda's Blog has been awarded one of the top 10 Blogs for Women over 50.
COMING March 19, 2020
Speaking on the trials of rebuilding her health after cancer while rebuilding her own Texas garden she adds humor, relevance and wisdom to the story of surviving what life puts in our path. “In many ways, taking care of a garden is like taking care of ourselves.” Brenda's Blog has been awarded one of the top 10 Blogs for Women over 50.
Botanical Research
Dr. Paul Cox is a world-renowned Ethno-botanist, focused on the study of plant-based solutions to mental illness and other diseases. OGC hosted a presentation for the community on his exciting research
Click here to learn more about his research on Alzheimer’s and the breakthroughs in a cure through the use of plants.
Dr. Paul Cox is a world-renowned Ethno-botanist, focused on the study of plant-based solutions to mental illness and other diseases. OGC hosted a presentation for the community on his exciting research
Click here to learn more about his research on Alzheimer’s and the breakthroughs in a cure through the use of plants.