MONTHLY PROGRAMS  AND TRIPS

Meetings are the first Thursday from October to May

Presbyterian Church , 400 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY 

Programs follow our 9:15 business meeting,  Refreshments are served.              

Thursday, April 9 - GENERAL MEETING – 9:15 a.m. 

Program: Pruning Fundamentals

Speaker: Ann Perkowski  is the founder of a specialized pruning business, The Lady Clippers.  She is a master gardener who since 2011 has taught the pruning fundaments class at the NYBG.  Her garden designs combine high-performance trees, shrubs and perennials with an accent on natives.

Thursday, May 7, GENERAL MEETING  - 9:15 a.m.

MEMBER PLANT EXCHANGE/AUCTION - The SWAP-A-PLANT TRADITION  continues. A great way to add a new plant to your garden.  Bring a plant, get a plant! Plus, a PLANT AUCTION of specialty plants.

SATURDAY, MAY 9TH, 2026 - 8 a.m. - Noon  ANNUAL PLANT SALE 

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026 - ANNUAL MEMBERS LUNCHEON

UPCOMING TRIPS FOR MEMBERS. Subject to change. All trips have benches and are semi flat except for Untermeyer.  3 miles with one-to-two mile options. Carpools are at Thornwood Apple Bank, usually at 9:30.

May 28th-UNTERMEYER no tour, free, 3 miles with a hill , benches for people who want one or two miles, picnic tables 10:15 meet at front area before the gate.  Possible lunch at Harvest on Hudson- $50.00 a meal. Will need a headcount for reservations. Carpool in Thornwood 9:30.

June 23rd-HOLLISTER HOUSE Beautiful Gardens and walkways. Price will be decided by how many join us. There is a $150.00 nonrefundable deposit which includes up to 10 visitors. Additional visitors will pay $15.  Restaurant to be determined at a later date. Carpool in Thornwood at 9:30. 

July 16th-BARTLETT ARBORETUM, no tour, free, beautiful gardens lots of shade, with indoor and outdoor picnic tables. Approx 3 miles semi-flat, Restaurant to be determined later. Carpool in Thornwood at 9:30. 

August 6th-INNISFREE GARDEN Beautiful Oriental Gardens. General admission-$10; seniors-$5. Approximately 2-3 semi-flat miles.  Millbrook Diner.  Carpool in Thornwood 9:30.

September 10t -NJ BOTANICAL GARDENS  Free on weekdays and close to Harriman in Ringwood. Approximately 2-3 flat miles less due to benches. No tour. Lunch to be determined later. Carpool in Thornwood 9:30. 

October 8th-CLOISTERS (possibly a free tour at 1pm), pay-what-you-wish tickets with NY address (must show ID), Medieval architecture, gardens, art with Gregorian Chants on speakers. Walk at your own pace and/or sit as needed. Lots of benches. Meeting time and lunch will be determined later.