The West Valley Garden Club members complete many beneficial projects during each year. Examples of several of the projects are shown below:
Community Projects
- Contribute funds for California State University, Northridge Botanical Garden
- Provide a wreath yearly for the Campo de Cahuenga Celebration of the signing of the treaty to make California a part of the United States
- Celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree at Orcutt Ranch with an appropriate ceremony Click here to view an Arbor Day photo-story.
- Provide three $500.00 scholarships to local horticultural students. Click here to view a photo-story about our Fall Fundraiser.
- Provide civic beauty awards to a local business and homeowner
Conservation Projects
- Promote the use of California native plants and give a yearly donation to The Theodore Payne Foundation to help their propagation and preservation of California native flora
- Provide funds for the Penny Pines Conservation Program and for the Expanded Reforestation and Restoration Fund
- Educate members on types of local birds and butterflies, encourage them to provide water and sanctuary
- Collect aluminum containers to provide funds for the Penny Pines program
Horticulture Projects
- Hold workshops by our Master Judge of Flower Show Judges Council, Evelyn Warrington on floral design prior to regular meetings. Click here to view a Floral Design photo-story.
- Our horticulture chairman gives a report at the meetings, members bring unique specimens to display and discuss, horticulture tips are provided in each edition of our newsletter
- Tours are held each year to a noteworthy garden, horticultural event or historical site
Youth Projects