SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
6:00pm NIESA conference room
1296 W. Grand River
Williamston
Join us for our Welcome Back meeting!
Social time 6:00pm-6:30pm
Presentation/Business meeting 6:30pm
OCTOBER 22, 2025
Gardening: A Timeless Pursuit
District 2B Fall Conference
NOVEMBER 10, 2025
6:00pm NIESA
conference room
1296 W. Grand River
Williamston
Williamston Trees and You
Dr. Jack Smith, MSU Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology
A presentation on the close connection between health and the well-being of our community's tree canopy and our own.
Social time 6:00pm-6:30pm
Presentation/Business meeting 6:30pm
DECEMBER 9, 2025
6:00pm Brookshire Inn
& Golf Club
Holiday Party
JANUARY 12, 2026
12:00 pm NIESA conference room
1296 W. Grand River
Williamston
Lunch Provided
Artist Talk: Down the Garden Path
Pamela Loewen, owner of Loewen Studio & Gallery, Williamston
Pamela will share a bit about her background and creative journey, highlighting how nature and her extensive travels have inspired much of her design work.
FEBRUARY 9, 2026
12:00 pm NIESA conference room
1296 W. Grand River
Williamston
Lunch Provided
Best Fronds Forever: Companions for our Houseplants
Brooke Donnelly, owner of Botany Boutique, Williamston
Brooke will share her expertise on houseplant care and introduce the idea of companion planting for indoor plants.
❤Hand's On Valentine's Day craft by Sherry Marr
MARCH 9, 2026
6:00 pm NIESA conference room
1296 W. Grand River
Williamston
Managing Michigan Specific Garden Pests
John McNamara Pote, PhD, Dept. of Entomology, MSU
A presentation focusing on the organic management of garden pests specific to Michigan, highlighting the unique environmental challenges gardeners face in the region.
APRIL 13, 2026
6:00 pm NIESA conference room
1296 W. Grand River
Williamston
Basic Plant Propagation Techniques
Jolanta Piecuch, NGC Certified Gardening Consultant and Laurie Punch, MSU Extension Master Gardener
Two of our very own members will demonstrate a variety of basic plant propagation techniques. Learn how to multiply your favorite plants and gain practical skills through a hand's on exercise.
MAY 11, 2026
6:00 pm NIESA conference room
1296 W. Grand River
Williamston
Keeping Bees and Growing
Flowers
Bethany Barker, owner Bucks Run Blooms and Bouquets, Williamston
Bethany will discuss beekeeping and its role in her business and importance to the environment.
JUNE 11, 2026
6:00 pm NIESA conference room
Note date change
1296 W. Grand River
Williamston
Annual Garden Club
Celebration / Recognition
and
New Officer Installation
Celebration for all members!
Guests Welcome!
We will recognize the year's accomplishments, present a review of State and National Awards, and install new club officers.
July & August, 2026
No Regular Member Meetings
Look for more information for summer gardens tours!