Join us for a year of learning, friendship, and serving the community. Meetings are open to members and non-members.
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. Starting in September 2026, meetings will be held at Dexter Senior Center, 2740 Baker Road
Doors open at 6:30 pm with time to socialize. Our program runs from 7:00 - 8:00 with the business meeting starting at 8:00.
Non-members are welcome to join us for one meeting without paying dues. If we are holding a workshop, we may not have sufficient materials for non-members to participate, although they are welcome to chat and get to know us.
September 8 Plant Exchange
Each person brings a plant from their garden or a plant store for a random plant exchange
October 13 Garden Record Keeping
Katie Kinter
November 10 Fall Garden Cleanup - Jobs you should have done but may have forgotten by Carol Brodbeck
December 8 Winter Greens Workshop - Wreath
Register at the November meeting or by emailing Carol at CarolKelly6950@gmail.com
January 12 Produce Farming & Heritage Seeds - Erica Kempter from
Nature and Nurture Seeds
February 9 Vernal Pools
March 9 Vegetable Gardening - Jean Aldrich-Simmons
Jean is a Certified Horticulturist and MSU Extension Master Gardener with nine years of experience leading the South Lansing Urban Gardens as its program coordinator. She oversees two community gardens, a greenhouse, high tunnels, and outdoor growing spaces, producing an average of 1,400 pounds of fresh produce annually for donation to local churches and food pantries. Jean specializes in vegetable production and speaks on a variety of gardening topics.
April 13 Nature/Nurture Farm/Veg gardening
May 11 Containers - Blocks for Perennials
June 8 Pot-luck Social
For more information on any of these programs, contact Carol Kelly, carolkelly6950@gmail.com