Garden Club Holiday Party Galuppi's
2025-12-13 11:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, FL, 33062, United States
Holiday Party

Non-Member $45.00 USD

Member $40.00 USD

Paradise Palms Field Trip, Saturday, Feb 7, 2026
2026-02-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Paradise Palms, 15954 Half Mile Rd., Delray Beach, FL, 33446, United States
Paradise Palms
$10.00 – members $15.00 guest
Our February field trip is to Paradise Palms on Saturday Feb
7th at 10:30 am. It is a botanical and sculpture garden. It has a
unique mix of nature and art. We will walk about 1.5
miles on a gravel road to see beautifully designed gardens,
groves, micro forests of rare and beautiful plants.
The garden has been an ongoing project since 2013. It is
located about one block east of 441 on the south side of
Atlantic Ave in Delray.
(1.5 mile walk on gravel rd. – no scooter access – limit 20 people – 1 ck. or cr.
card from club )

Admission

Non-Member $15.00 USDGCCS Member $10.00 USD

Plants for Birds, Doug Young
2026-03-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N University Dr,, coral springs, FL, 33071, United States
Doug is an environmentalist, advocate, conservationist, environmental educator, sustainability
specialist and event organizer. He is Chief Operating Officer, South Florida Audubon Society,
Advisory Committee and former Board Member, Audubon Florida.
Currently, Doug is a part-time Parks Naturalist, Environmental Management Group, Broward
County Parks and Recreation and a habitat restoration consultant with South Florida Audubon
Society.
Mr. Young is an award-winning independent video writer/producer/director for NGOs (non-
government organizations), government environmental departments, public utilities and private
sector organizations.
He holds a Masters of Environmental Studies (MES) degree from York University, Toronto,
Ontario, Canada and was an Assistant Professor at Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax,
Nova Scotia, Canada. He also was a Graduate Assistant at the University of Massachusetts,
Amherst, Massachusetts specializing in air, water and soil sampling for pollution related
research. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University, Montreal, Quebec,
Canada.
Mr. Young also holds two Marine Turtle Permits from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) and leads a group of 50 Marine Sea Turtle Hatchling Rescue Volunteers on
Pompano Beach, Broward County and is an original Member, Broward County Climate Change
Task Force. He is also an active member of the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation
Association and the SE Florida Shorebird Alliance.

Tour of Jesse Durko's Nursery
2026-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/qyeehAgygDGVk99d9
Jesse Durko’s Nursery at 10AM
It is located at 5151 SW 70 Ave, Davie, FL 33314
Admission is free
The nursery has incredibly rare plants, tropical, native, and exotic, as well as gardening supplies. The diverse collection of plants and innovative features ensures Jesse Durko’s Nursery to be an unforgettable gardening experience. Jesse passed away last Oct. In his own words “The garden is like an artist’s pallet”.

Old Pompano Tour
2026-05-09 09:30 - 12:00 | Pompano Beach Historical Society, 217 NE 4th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060, United States
Pompano Beach Historical Society
217 NE 4th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
The May 9th fieldtrip is a Tour of Old Pompano. The price is $20. We board a bus about 9:30. We will leave from the Historic Society for the circuit tour. There will be approximately 12 or so historic sights & homes that our narrator will describe. We will make a stop at the Hillsboro Lighthouse Park, then return to the buses for the remainder of the tour.
There is a parking lot across the street and street parking.
For those who wish, the Woman’s Club will open their doors at 9am to serve us coffee & donuts. The Woman’s club is on the opposite corner of the Historical Center at 314 NE 2 Street.

May Luncheon-Livello's Restaurant
2026-05-14 11:30 - 14:30 | Livello’s, 2047 N. University Dr, coral springs, FL, 33071, United States
Event is completely booked. Please Contact Luanne Betz if you would like to be placed on a waitlist.

Kristen Hoss - Energizing the Ecology
2026-09-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N University Dr,, coral springs, FL, 33071, United States
Kristen is an educator and ecological consultant who coordinates the Florida Master Naturalist program in Broward County, produces in-school environmental and science education programs, and provides expertise for ecological surveys and monitoring. She has a BS in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, a Masters in Conservation Ecology, and Wildlife Sciences and over 30 years of experience in the field of ecology (inclusive of marine, aquatic and terrestrial) and the management of natural areas and wildlife.

Come experience Energizing Ecology and learn how the very important local action of gardening helps global ecology and promotes healthy food webs for us all! You will learn through experimentation and simulations how we are all connected, so we are all affected and how your actions do make a difference for community and global resilience-Keep on planting!

Edwin Sandoval, Creating Kokedamas
2026-09-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N University Dr,, coral springs, FL, 33071, United States
As the founder of Ritzy Blooms, Edwin combines his passion for nature with his creative background in graphic design, web design, and visual arts to create floral and botanical designs that are both beautiful and meaningful. His journey began not in a flower shop, but at home, where a love for gardening inspired him to transform his living spaces into lush, plant-filled environments that reflected his appreciation for nature and design.

Paige Aldred, Transport and Ecology of Benthic Harmful Dinoflagellates in the Indian River Lagoon
2026-10-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N University Dr,, coral springs, FL, 33071, United States
Paige Aldred is a Master’s student in Biology at Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, where she studies harmful algal blooms in the Indian River Lagoon under the mentorship of Dr. Brian Lapointe. Her research focuses on benthic dinoflagellates, water quality, and the environmental factors that influence Florida’s coastal ecosystems.

Jellyfish Museum
2026-10-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Jellyfish Museum, 199 N Ocean Blvd, , Pompano Beach, FL, 33062, United States
What’s Inside
The Jellyfish Museum is home to up to 25 unique species of jellyfish collected from different corners of the world’s oceans. Here, you can discover both cold-water and warm-water species, presented in an extraordinary variety of sizes, shapes, and mesmerizing colors.

Thanks to our specially designed aquariums, you don’t need to dive into the ocean or face extreme conditions to observe these fascinating creatures. We bring the underwater world closer, allowing you to safely admire jellyfish that have inhabited our planet for more than 500 million years.
The museum experience goes beyond observation. Visitors can explore several zones featuring immersive 3D projections, creating the sensation of being deep beneath the ocean’s surface. Additionally, scientific and educational displays guide you through the incredible diversity of jellyfish and reveal the wonders of the underwater world.
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The Jellyfish Museum is a place where science, nature, and art come together, offering an unforgettable journey into one of the most mysterious forms of life on Earth.

Janine Griffiths - The Philosophy of Weeding
2026-12-10 10:30 - 12:30 | Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N University Dr,, coral springs, FL, 33071, United States
The Philosophy of Weeding/December 10, 2026
Janine is a landscape designer whose experience ranges from working as a child on her family’s nursery in Homestead, Florida, to working with high-end interior plantscape companies in New York City, to working with local native and specialty nurseries in Broward County.
A fourth-generation gardener and landscape designer, Janine purchased Green Thumb Inc., originally an interior plant maintenance and fine gardening service specializing in rose gardens, 20 years ago. She has evolved the company to include native plant and landscape design & maintenance services especially serenity and meditation gardens.
She is a Florida Advanced Master Naturalist, Naturescape Broward Habitat Steward, member of the Broward Chapter Florida Native Plant Society and has served as a Broward County Master Gardener volunteer for 20 years.

Dr. Julieta Ross, The Art and Science of Grafting Mangoes
2027-01-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N University Dr,, coral springs, FL, 33071, United States
As a Master Gardener, Dr. Ross brings extensive knowledge of horticulture and environmental science. Learn how grafting techniques can improve mango production and discover practical tips for growing in South Florida. Dr. Ross provides both educational insight and practical knowledge for anyone interested in gardening, landscaping, or environmental stewardship.

Stephanie LaRusso - How to Clean Up, Separate, and Repot Your Bromeliads
2027-02-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N University Dr,, coral springs, FL, 33071, United States
Bromeliads Live is a hands-on bromeliad care workshop with no projector necessary! Perfect for those who like to get their hands dirty. Stephanie will bring in a variety of bromeliads tools, and growing products and demonstrate common horticultural practices including how to know when bromeliad pups are ready to be clipped, how to pollinate bromeliad flowers to make hybrids, how/ when to re-pot bromeliads in a collection and how to select the right location for newly purchased plants. Soil mixes, fertilizers, and pesticide choices will be discussed, as well as how to troubleshoot common problems bromeliad owners may have with their collections at home.

Chris Maler - Landscape Design
2027-03-13 10:30 - 12:30 | Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N University Dr,, coral springs, FL, 33071, United States
Chris Maler, FCHP, FFLCP, is a professional horticulturist, garden designer, and consultant. He is a native south Floridian, and has been in horticulture in Broward county since 1987. His professional work includes time as a nursery grower, an IPM pest control applicator, commercial and residential landscape designer, installer, project manager, and estate gardener on everything from homes and condos to multi-million dollar estates and golf courses.

Since 2022, Chris has been the Senior Director of Horticulture at Flamingo Gardens Botanical Garden in Davie FL.

Tony Millet - Rare Plants
2027-04-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Northwest Regional Library, 3151 N University Dr,, coral springs, FL, 33071, United States
Tony Millet has been growing orchids for 30 years, hybridizing orchids for 20 years. He enjoys making hybrids using hard to find, rare, or different color forms of species. Many of Tony’s hybrids have been AOS awarded and he has received over 16 AOS awards. He is a Volunteer hybridizer and seedling grower at The Bonnet House in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was also Past President and Editor of Suffolk Orchid Society, Long Island, New York.
