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Sierra Club |
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Plant & Garden Clubs:
Plant Clubs:
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African Violet
Society (
Kathy Norton,
President
916-617-2406
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Capitol City African Violet Society, organized in 1952 and affiliated with the African Violet Society of America and the Northern California Council of African Violet Societies, meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. The club is devoted exclusively to the raising and propagation of African violets and is related to the Delta Gesneriad and African Violet Society. Meetings feature educational programs and refreshments are served. The club actively seeking new members and guests are welcome. |
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African Violet &
Gesneriad
Society (Delta)
Lynn Lombard,
President
916-617-2406
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The
Delta Gesneriad and
African Violet Society, organized in 1987, is
dedicated to African violets and their “cousins”. The group
meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
Guest speakers or slide programs on the newest cultivars,
growing advice, hands-on workshops, plants and supplies are
available at each meeting. Bring a sack lunch or join in the
monthly pot lucks. Everyone's welcome!
Come join in the fun.
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Begonia
Society (American,
Joan Coulat Sac. Branch)
Morris Mueller,
President
916-927-4921
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You are limited only by your imagination as to the fun, adventure, variety, study, and all around good time you can have when you journey into the organized world of begonias. The Sacramento Branch of the American Begonia Society is the means for an introduction to the dynamics and fun of begonias. Meetings are held monthly on the third Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. and feature educational programs, seed plant and exchanges, demonstrations, new species presentations, as well as a raffle drawing. The group is thrilled to share begonias and begonia talk with anyone new to begonias. |
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Dolores Rauh,
President
916-967-9129 Webpage Pending
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The
American Bonsai
Association of Sacramento
meets at
7:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are
open to the public and almost always include a knowledgeable
speaker who is either a club member or a senai from another
area who have received formal training in bonsai. You are
welcome to visit the club, attend the numerous hands-on
workshops, or join us on our annual bus trip. |
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Bonsai
Association (
Gary Judd,
President
916-630-1340
Webpage Pending |
The art of creating miniaturized
trees or developing woody plants shaped like trees and
growing them in containers is the focus of the
Capital City Bonsai
Association. Meetings, scheduled on an irregular
basis, provide information on cultivation includes
techniques for shaping, watering, and repotting in various
styles of containers.
Visitors and enthusiasts are always welcome at any
meeting. Contact our club president for a list of meeting
times.
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Bromeliad & Carnivorous
Plant
Society (
Eric Trygg, President 530-273-9161
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Bromeliad and Carnivorous Plant Society meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month nine times a year. Additionally the club sponsors an annual show on he last weekend of July. The show is non-competitive and people are encouraged to bring striking and unusual plants to display. |
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Cactus & Succulent
Society (
Michelle Egan,
President
916-424-5233
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The uninitiated
might think of cacti and succulents as sticky, thorny
plants, but the members of the
Sacramento Cactus and
Succulent Society would be the first to tell you
that is not accurate. Join them at their regular monthly
meetings on the fourth Monday at 7:00 p.m. (except December)
and they will introduce you to the endless variation nature
provided in these beautiful, uncommon plants. |
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Chrysanthemum
Society (
Martha Hackett,
President
916-988-6081
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The
Sacramento Chrysanthemum Society was formed to help
individuals learn procedures for the propagation and
cultivation of chrysanthemums, promote a wider interest in
the cultivation of this flower, and to encourage the use and
display of the beautiful blooms. To enjoy the bonds of
fellowship among growers of the chrysanthemum visit one of
our meetings on the fourth Thursday of every month (except
November and
December) at 7:30 p.m. |
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Cymbidium
Society (
Schelly Numrych,
President 916-932-0231
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The Sacramento Valley Cymbidium Society, formed in 2004, is a branch of the Cymbidium Society of American. The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. In addition to supporting the Shepard Garden and Art Center spring and fall shows, the Sacramento Zoo’s “Bloomin’ Crazy garden event, and hosting their own show and sale, the club hosts speaking engagements at garden events and nurseries as a way of introducing people to the wonderful world of growing orchids outdoors. Anyone with an interest in Cymbidium orchids is welcome to attend club meetings. |
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Fuchsia
Society (American,
Alice Bowles, President 916-972-8606
www.americanfuchsiasociety.org
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The
American Fuchsia Society
is dedicated to the purpose of acquainting flower
enthusiasts with the beauty of fuchsias and teaching
techniques for growing healthy blooming plants. The
Sacramento Branch holds monthly meetings on third Thursdays
of the month at 7:30 p.m. There is often a speaker to
present information on various aspects of growing fuchsias.
Visitors are always encouraged to come and learn more about
growing these beautiful plants in a very social atmosphere.
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Patti Page,
President 916-455-5845
swedishgal@sbcglobal.net
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The
Sacramento Geranium
Society was formed to benefit garden hobbyists and
to disseminate useful, up-to-date information on the diverse
and wonderful plants of the geranium family. The club meets
on the third Monday of the month at 10:00 a.m. Visitors with
an interest in the broad diversity of this plant family are
always welcome. |
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Iris
Society Inc. (
Shirley Trio, President 209-551-6323
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Sacramento Iris
Society
is a nonprofit, mutual benefit corporation whose sole
purpose is promoting the culture and improvement of the
genus Iris through encouraging any activity related to the
study, propagation, improvement and culture of irises. The
group meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. If
this is your favorite flower, come visit to learn more about
up-coming
exhibitions, display gardens, and publications. |
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Native Plant
Society (
Jennifer Stock,
President 916-320-6307
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The
California Native Plant Society welcomes one and all
– from students to professionals, from hobbyists to
dedicated gardeners, from apartment dwellers to homeowners,
from city folk to suburbanites to rural residents. Join the
society to learn about |
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Orchid
Forum of Sacramento Inc
Venik Reddy,
President
Jay Klock, Board
Representative
916-983-0581
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Orchid Forum of
Sacramento
meetings are held, generally on the 4th Monday of the month
from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. however some months there is a
special events or holiday observance. Always check their web
site to verify the dates and times. Meetings generally
include an educational speaker, plant raffle, show and tell
session, member plants, and general discussions. The public
is invited to all of our events and guests are always
welcome. |
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Perennial
Plant
Club (
Saul Wiseman
530-885-9248
www.sacramentoperennialplantclub.org
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Sacramento Perennial Plant Club, established in 1988, meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are always exciting and informative and often include a plant identification and information segment. Membership benefits include a wide variety of activities, lectures, demonstrations, and workshops; a bi-monthly newsletter; and the chance to win plants and garden-related items during the club’s monthly raffle drawings. Guests are always welcome to attend the meetings and refreshments are generally served. |
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Linda Knowles,
President
Therese Ruth,
Club Representative
www.sactorose.org/sacramentorosesociety
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The
Sacramento Rose
Society ,founded in1940 to encourage and educate the
public in the growing and showing roses, meets the second
Thursday of each month, except July and August at 7:30 p.m.
Gatherings include a short business meeting, cultural tips
from consulting rosarians, exhibition tips, and interesting
programs on rose culture by knowledgeable speakers.
Refreshments are served by members at every meeting.
Membership in the Sacramento Rose Society is open to all
interested rose growers. |
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Jerry Griffin,
President
916-722-7442
Webpage Pending |
Translated into
English, “Satsuki” means “fifth month”. The
Satsuki Aikokai
Association focuses on the use of late blooming
Azaleas with spectacular booms and color combinations on the
same plant to create exceptional bonsai sculptures.
Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. on the third Monday of the
month from September through June with a program
presentation at each one. Additional workshops are held on
weekends in the spring and fall at a local Bonsai nursery.
If you have an interest in this specialized form of
bonsai, come to a meeting and learn more. |
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Garden Clubs: |
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Sacto River Valley District, CA Garden Clubs Inc. Judy Smith, President 707-425-2045
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At meetings of the
Sacramento River
Valley District Garden Club is where you'll learn all
about gardening in |
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Ron McCormack,
President 916-451-7246
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Art, Floral
Design, & Other Clubs: |
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Art
Clubs: |
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Yvonne Bauchitsch,
President
916-481-5313
www.camelliacityporcelainartists.com
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The objective
of the members of the
Camellia City
Porcelain Artists is to
become better artists, connoisseurs, and patrons of the fine
art of china painting and to further this art by education
and displays in public places. Members attend
monthly meetings held on the fourth Wednesday of each month
at 10:00 a.m., receive the club’s monthly newsletter and
quarterly state newsletters, and attend local seminars. You
are welcome to visit at any of our meetings. |
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Caroline Marmaduke,
President
916-483-9724
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Kingsley Art Club
meets monthly from September through November, and January
through April at 1:00 p.m. for lectures by prominent
artists, art historians, and recognized art experts.
Lectures cover a wide variety of topics such as American
painting, Asian art, European genre painting, photography,
ceramic art, sculpture, architecture, art history, ballet
and theater. Anyone interested in broadening their knowledge
and appreciation of the arts is welcome to attend our
meetings. Refer
to the club website for a list of upcoming speakers.
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Sierra
Camera Club of
Bob Hubbel,
President
916-383-5188
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The
Sierra Camera Club
is a non-profit organization created to promote the art and
science of photography, to advance the knowledge and skills
of photographers, and to provide opportunities to enjoy and
share the knowledge and experiences with others.
The Club is comprised of separate divisions, each
representing a different area of interest in the rapidly
changing field of photography.
To meet fellow photographers and learn more about
your area of interest feel free to come to any of our
meetings.
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Frances Taylor,
Club Representative
916-456-5444
Webpage Pending
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Sacramento Center
Textile Arts
is a group focused on advancing the use of fabric as art.
The group often meets on the first Wednesday of the month at
7:30 p.m. to provide programs and projects to assist each
other with learning more about fabrics, sewing, to create
community service projects, or just to enjoy the company of
others who enjoy the idea of fabric as art.
A specialized subgroup focused on beaded works, meets
on the third Wednesdays of the month at 10:00 am. If fabric
is your “thing”, come visit and see what can be done with a
simple piece of cloth.
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Connie Chadwick,
President
530-868-8209
http://www.sacramentopottersgroup.com
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The
Sacramento Potter's
Group (SPG) is comprised of clay and hot-glass
artists in and around the
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Joan Van Velsor,
President
916-966-8472
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The Sacramento Weavers' and
Spinners' Guild encourages growth in the art of weaving,
spinning and dyeing, by means of interchange of ideas,
research and contact with experts in the field. The Guild
offers members the opportunities to get together and share
through meetings, workshops and lectures. Meetings are held
on the fourth Tuesday of the month, September through May
(excluding December).
Guests are welcome. The business meeting begins as
10:00 a.m. and the program with guest lecturers follows at
11:00 a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m., with a break for lunch.
Bring a sack lunch, beverages and cookies are
provided.
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Floral Design: |
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Floral Design
Guild
Mary Arakelian,
President 916-632-0220 |
The
Sacramento Floral
Design Guild is celebrating over 50 years of
gathering together individuals who are interested in
arranging flowers as a form of art. The group explores this
form of living sculptural art by inviting outstanding
demonstrators, presenting workshops, and participating in
various flowers shows through out the year. If this
very unique approach to art intrigues you, please join us at
10:00 a.m. on the fourth Wednesdays of the month.
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Ikebana
International ( Bonnie Lopez, President 209-772-9695
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More than simply putting flowers in a
container, ikebana is a disciplined art form in which nature
and humanity are brought together. To learn more about this
form of Japanese flower arranging, join the
Sacramento Branch of
Ikebana International at their regular meetings held
on the third Mondays of the month at noon. |
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Helen Tashima (530) 756-5750 Webpage Pending |
Sogetsu Ikebana of
Sacramento is the place for people who love Japanese
flower arrangement, share the joy, and get inspired. Learn
about unique arrangements for every day use or special
occasions, enjoy classes and workshop, and get introduced to
basic and new Ikebana ideas.
Meetings are held on the second Thursdays of the
month at 9:45 a.m. |
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Daughters
of the American
Revolution Jeanne Powell, Regent 530-666-0186
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The Sacramento Chapter of the
Daughters of the
American Revolution meets on the second Monday of
the month at 11:00 a.m., September through May, except for
one Saturday meeting, usually held in March. Each regular
meeting includes a business session, a program, and a
luncheon. Members serve once or twice a year on the hostess
committee, which serves the light lunch.
Visitors are welcome. |
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Rhonda Barrett,
President 916-708-5707
Webpage Pending |
The
Gypsy Traders Antique
Club, who meets on the first Tuesday of every month
at 7:00 p.m., was founded to promote the studying,
collecting and enjoyment of antiques. In addition to their
meetings and programs, club members have also held
fundraisers and parties and participated in field trips.
Contact our president for opportunities to visit the
club. |
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Watch & Clock Collectors
Stephen Dane,
President
916-241-9174
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Members of the
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Neighborhood
Nancy Cornelius,
President 916 284-7786
Webpage Pending
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The
McKinley, East Sacramento Neighborhood Association (MENA)
was formed in 1992 as a volunteer organization to give |
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Tony Lofitn, President 916-442-3230
Linnea Fronce,
Chapter Representative
www.motherlode.sierraclub.org/sacramento
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The
Sierra Club
is a non-profit, member-supported, public interest
organization that promotes the conservation of the natural
environment by influencing public policy decisions -
legislative, administrative, legal, and electoral. The
mission of Sierra Club is to promote the preservation,
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Keith Wagner,
President
916-609-5000
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The monthly
meeting of the
Sacramento Audubon
Society which always includes a speaker or program
is held at 7:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month
(except June, July, August and December). In this region,
one can see up to 400 species of birds. You can
enjoy seeing this great variety of birds whether you go
birding on your own or join us for half-day, full-day, or
2-day
trips. We invite you to become a member
of the Society and help in conservation and
preservation efforts. |
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