2020 is our 63rd season! Join us on our gardening adventure...
We are sowing the seeds for another great year! Anyone who has an interest in gardening is welcome to attend. Guests are always welcome!
RSVP by email to Bath Gamma Garden Club for more information and meeting locations.
We are sowing the seeds for another great year! Anyone who has an interest in gardening is welcome to attend. Guests are always welcome!
RSVP by email to Bath Gamma Garden Club for more information and meeting locations.
Our 2020 Meetings and Field Trips
Please scroll down to see the complete schedule! Updates are made regularly.
March 4, 2020 Season Opener ~ Organizational Meeting — 7:00 p.m.
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Members will share plans for field trips, committees, projects and activities. Time to pay $25 dues.
Location: Bath Township Trustee Meeting Room (lower level), 3864 West Bath Road, Akron, OH 44333 Hostesses: Bev Cinovec, MaryAnne Krejci, MaryAnne Slattery |
April 1, 2020 Gathering, 7:00 p.m.
Creative Gardening in Containers
Donna Schneider (Master Gardener Cuyahoga County)
Big yard? Small yard? No yard? No worries!
Come learn how to garden creatively in containers. There is no limit to what you can grow: herbs, vegetables, annuals and perennials.
Location: Jenny Elzemeyer's home
Co-Hostesses: Annette Brady, Sheri Gerry, Sally Schneider and Patti Sinar
Donna Schneider (Master Gardener Cuyahoga County)
Big yard? Small yard? No yard? No worries!
Come learn how to garden creatively in containers. There is no limit to what you can grow: herbs, vegetables, annuals and perennials.
Location: Jenny Elzemeyer's home
Co-Hostesses: Annette Brady, Sheri Gerry, Sally Schneider and Patti Sinar
May 6, 2020 Annual Community Seminar and Raffle! — 6:30 p.m.
Becoming a River Park:
A Story of Renewal in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Dr. Lisa Petit
(Chief of Natural and Cultural Resource Stewardship for
Cuyahoga Valley National Park)
Dr. Petit will discuss a transformation of the park
in its landscape, its spirit and its future.
Dr. Lisa Petit has been with the National Park Service at Cuyahoga Valley National Park since 2000, first as wildlife biologist and currently as chief of the Natural and Cultural Resource Stewardship Program. Prior to joining the NPS, Petit was a research biologist with the Smithsonian Institution Migratory Bird Center in Washington, DC. Her research focused on impacts of human land use on wildlife ecology, and understanding the role of protected areas in resource conservation. The work of her team in Cuyahoga Valley focuses on broader aspects of restoring and enhancing natural conditions within the 33,000-acre national park to help drive the recovery of the Cuyahoga River watershed.
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Come and listen to all that's going on in our wonderful national park.
Location: Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath 44210
Annual Raffle: Tickets 6/$5.00 or 12/$10.00 (pre-order your tickets now!)
Great baskets and prizes include items such as a beautiful Adirondack chair,
bird houses, gardening supplies, gift cards, wines and more!
All proceeds benefit Bath community service and plantings.
The event is FREE and open to the public, but reservations are suggested for best seating.
Email: Bath Gamma Garden Club to RSVP to this fantastic event!
A Story of Renewal in Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Dr. Lisa Petit
(Chief of Natural and Cultural Resource Stewardship for
Cuyahoga Valley National Park)
Dr. Petit will discuss a transformation of the park
in its landscape, its spirit and its future.
Dr. Lisa Petit has been with the National Park Service at Cuyahoga Valley National Park since 2000, first as wildlife biologist and currently as chief of the Natural and Cultural Resource Stewardship Program. Prior to joining the NPS, Petit was a research biologist with the Smithsonian Institution Migratory Bird Center in Washington, DC. Her research focused on impacts of human land use on wildlife ecology, and understanding the role of protected areas in resource conservation. The work of her team in Cuyahoga Valley focuses on broader aspects of restoring and enhancing natural conditions within the 33,000-acre national park to help drive the recovery of the Cuyahoga River watershed.
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Come and listen to all that's going on in our wonderful national park.
Location: Hale Farm and Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath 44210
Annual Raffle: Tickets 6/$5.00 or 12/$10.00 (pre-order your tickets now!)
Great baskets and prizes include items such as a beautiful Adirondack chair,
bird houses, gardening supplies, gift cards, wines and more!
All proceeds benefit Bath community service and plantings.
The event is FREE and open to the public, but reservations are suggested for best seating.
Email: Bath Gamma Garden Club to RSVP to this fantastic event!
Bath Township Plantings ~ May 2020
Beautify Bath, Beautify Others
Teams of Bath gardeners install plants at the Bath Township Administration and Service Buildings, the local cemeteries, and the Post Office. Dates and times will be decided by each group. Group leaders will form teams and provide further direction. Personal gardening equipment is needed as well as gallons of water. Please contact your committee chair for details and updates!
Contact Pam Reitz for more information.
Teams of Bath gardeners install plants at the Bath Township Administration and Service Buildings, the local cemeteries, and the Post Office. Dates and times will be decided by each group. Group leaders will form teams and provide further direction. Personal gardening equipment is needed as well as gallons of water. Please contact your committee chair for details and updates!
Contact Pam Reitz for more information.
June 3, 2020 Gathering — 7:00 p.m.
Fragrance in the Garden
Cookie Kritzmanich (Master Gardener Cuyahoga County)
This presentation will touch upon our sense of smell, how it affects us, why plants have fragrance and how gardeners can utilize specific fragrances in designing their own gardens. There will be fragrance samples of a wide variety of plants to illustrate the discussion.
Location: Joy Scala's home
Co-Hostesses: Wilma Martino, Nancy Mazak and Claire Purdy
Guests are always welcome! Please RSVP by email to: Bath Gamma Garden Club
Cookie Kritzmanich (Master Gardener Cuyahoga County)
This presentation will touch upon our sense of smell, how it affects us, why plants have fragrance and how gardeners can utilize specific fragrances in designing their own gardens. There will be fragrance samples of a wide variety of plants to illustrate the discussion.
Location: Joy Scala's home
Co-Hostesses: Wilma Martino, Nancy Mazak and Claire Purdy
Guests are always welcome! Please RSVP by email to: Bath Gamma Garden Club
July 8, 2020 Gathering — 6:00 p.m.
Progressive Garden Party
We will tour the gardens of members Kathy Halliwill, Sue Metzger and Suzy Scott.
We will carpool from TBD location due to limited parking at each host home.
Co-Hostesses: Kathy Arthur, Jennifer Clements, Amy Crawford, Eileen Simon, Pat Witmer and Heather Pasket
Guests are always welcome! Please RSVP by email to: Bath Gamma Garden Club
We will tour the gardens of members Kathy Halliwill, Sue Metzger and Suzy Scott.
We will carpool from TBD location due to limited parking at each host home.
Co-Hostesses: Kathy Arthur, Jennifer Clements, Amy Crawford, Eileen Simon, Pat Witmer and Heather Pasket
Guests are always welcome! Please RSVP by email to: Bath Gamma Garden Club
August 5, 2020 Members and Friends Annual Picnic — 7:00 p.m.
All members bring an appetizer, salad, side dish or dessert to share. Enjoy connecting with fellow club members – significant others welcome!
Location: Regal Beagle Pavilion, Bath Nature Preserve, 4266 Ira Road, Bath
Co-Hostesses: The Board of Gardeners
Guests are always welcome! Please RSVP by email to: Bath Gamma Garden Club
Location: Regal Beagle Pavilion, Bath Nature Preserve, 4266 Ira Road, Bath
Co-Hostesses: The Board of Gardeners
Guests are always welcome! Please RSVP by email to: Bath Gamma Garden Club
September 2, 2020 Gathering — 7:00 p.m. |
Garden History: Evolution of American Homes and Landscape
Greg Cada (Master Gardener Cuyahoga County)
See the evolution of American home construction and landscape design from the settlers era to present. This overview includes many landscape accessories.
Location: Kathy Sidaway's home
Co-Hostesses: Linda Littler, Libby Littler and Cathy Parker
Greg Cada (Master Gardener Cuyahoga County)
See the evolution of American home construction and landscape design from the settlers era to present. This overview includes many landscape accessories.
Location: Kathy Sidaway's home
Co-Hostesses: Linda Littler, Libby Littler and Cathy Parker
October 7, 2020 Gathering — 7:00 p.m.
The Heat is On: Helping Birds & Nature Weather Human Changes in Climate & Habitat
Judy Semroc
(Conservation Specialist, Cleveland Museum of Natural History)
Location: Joan Marsh's home
Co-Hostesses: Karen Barta, Cindee Herderick and Rachel Luther
Guests are always welcome! Please RSVP by email to: Bath Gamma Garden Club
Judy Semroc
(Conservation Specialist, Cleveland Museum of Natural History)
Location: Joan Marsh's home
Co-Hostesses: Karen Barta, Cindee Herderick and Rachel Luther
Guests are always welcome! Please RSVP by email to: Bath Gamma Garden Club
November 4, 2020 Gathering — 7:00 p.m.
Herbs: Culinary Delights for Healthy Living
Abe Nabors
(2nd Generation Owner of Mustard Seed Market and Cafe)
Abe will share interesting information on the culinary and medicinal use of herbs. He and his head chef will provide printed recipes as well as several samples for tasting. $10/member to cover cost of ingredients.
Location: Mustard Seed Cooking School, 3885 W. Market St., Akron 44333
Guests are always welcome! Please RSVP by email to: Bath Gamma Garden Club
Abe Nabors
(2nd Generation Owner of Mustard Seed Market and Cafe)
Abe will share interesting information on the culinary and medicinal use of herbs. He and his head chef will provide printed recipes as well as several samples for tasting. $10/member to cover cost of ingredients.
Location: Mustard Seed Cooking School, 3885 W. Market St., Akron 44333
Guests are always welcome! Please RSVP by email to: Bath Gamma Garden Club
December 2, 2020 Holiday Gathering — 6:30 p.m.
Happy Holidays!
Installation of Officers and the Annual Gift Exchange
Bring a gift to exchange for the party. Handmade gifts preferred; please keep to $20.
Hosted by the Board of Gardeners
Location: Mary Jane Davis Hartwell Community Room at Hale Farm & Village
Refreshments: Bring an appetizer, salad, side dish or dessert to share.
Guests are always welcome! Please RSVP by email to: Bath Gamma Garden Club
Installation of Officers and the Annual Gift Exchange
Bring a gift to exchange for the party. Handmade gifts preferred; please keep to $20.
Hosted by the Board of Gardeners
Location: Mary Jane Davis Hartwell Community Room at Hale Farm & Village
Refreshments: Bring an appetizer, salad, side dish or dessert to share.
Guests are always welcome! Please RSVP by email to: Bath Gamma Garden Club
2020 FIELD TRIPS
Check Back Soon!
TBD
Stay tuned for more fun-filled gardeners' field trips with your friends!
Friends and spouses are welcome on field trips. Be sure to let trip leaders know your plans, since they often make arrangements for group entrance tickets and reservations for lunch.
TBD
Stay tuned for more fun-filled gardeners' field trips with your friends!
Friends and spouses are welcome on field trips. Be sure to let trip leaders know your plans, since they often make arrangements for group entrance tickets and reservations for lunch.
Beautifying Bath since 1957
Founded in 1957 as the garden club for women who work professionally, we still schedule monthly meetings (gatherings) in the evenings to accommodate the busy lives of women! Most of the field trips we plan are scheduled on Saturdays as much as possible.
Our name, Bath Gamma Garden Club, has an historical significance related to the time period. Gamma indicates the numerical order of the development (founding) of multiple garden clubs, which existed in Bath at that time. We were the third of four clubs that formed (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta). Today, we are the only remaining club from that era. With the onset of environmental concerns currently in our culture, we foresee a long, "green" future ahead of us in the landscape of possibility. Our goal is preserve the legacy of community landscape for younger generations.
Members plan, install plantings, water and weed our own well-loved gardens as well as the four public gardens we created in Bath to keep Bath beautiful. We come together to share ideas, trends, methods and, of course, FUN! New members are always welcome. (Beginner gardeners encouraged!)
We share our interests in the love of gardening and nature with each other at our monthly meetings and with our community through published articles and community-wide events. (Look for "Plant of the Month" in the Bath Country Journal). Our Annual Community Seminar and Raffle is well known and free to the public — always a fun evening with loads of gifts baskets and prizes.
To learn more about membership, events, donations/contributions, contact Pam Reitz at 330-665-5855.
Our name, Bath Gamma Garden Club, has an historical significance related to the time period. Gamma indicates the numerical order of the development (founding) of multiple garden clubs, which existed in Bath at that time. We were the third of four clubs that formed (Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta). Today, we are the only remaining club from that era. With the onset of environmental concerns currently in our culture, we foresee a long, "green" future ahead of us in the landscape of possibility. Our goal is preserve the legacy of community landscape for younger generations.
Members plan, install plantings, water and weed our own well-loved gardens as well as the four public gardens we created in Bath to keep Bath beautiful. We come together to share ideas, trends, methods and, of course, FUN! New members are always welcome. (Beginner gardeners encouraged!)
We share our interests in the love of gardening and nature with each other at our monthly meetings and with our community through published articles and community-wide events. (Look for "Plant of the Month" in the Bath Country Journal). Our Annual Community Seminar and Raffle is well known and free to the public — always a fun evening with loads of gifts baskets and prizes.
To learn more about membership, events, donations/contributions, contact Pam Reitz at 330-665-5855.
