2026-2027 Calendar

May 5, 2026

"Getting off on the right foot...how to mitigate plant diseases at the start of the season"

10:15am @ Cazenovia Public Library

100 Albany St., Cazenovia

Anne E. Dorrance, Professor Emerita, The Ohio State University, will give a presentation on plant pathology.  Anne is a Herkimer, NY native and now resides in Cazenovia.

June 2, 2026

"Shoreline Plantings for Central New York Lakes"

6:00pm @ Cazenovia Public Library

100 Albany St., Cazenovia

Angela Weiler is a Master Gardener Volunteer and a member of ‘Habitat Gardening of Central New York’ (the local chapter of ‘Wild Ones’).  Her presentation will address the long, sloping lawns reaching from lakefront homes and cottages down to the shoreline that contribute to the deterioration of water quality and the growth of algae and aquatic weeds. Find out how the right shoreline plantings can help mitigate pollution, erosion, and aquatic weed growth.

July 9, 2026

"Origins Café and Greenhouse” Field Trip

10:00am - 4:00pm @ Cazenovia Public Library

100 Albany St., Cazenovia

We will carpool to Cooperstown for a relaxing lunch at Origins Café, set inside one of their beautiful greenhouses.  The café’s menu is sourced from locally grown organic foods from local farms and their own gardens.  Following lunch, we will have a guided tour of the greenhouses and gardens.  Reservations will be required.

September 1, 2026

"Balsam Rose Soap Co"

10:15am @ Cazenovia Public Library

100 Albany St., Cazenovia

Nancy and Bob Lee, owners of Balsam Rose Soap Co., in Spafford, NY, will give a presentation about the natural products used in their handcrafted skin care products.  Balsam Rose Soap Co. is a member of the Cazenovia Artisans.

October 6, 2026

“It’s for the Birds!”

10:15am @ Cazenovia Public Library

100 Albany St., Cazenovia

Your garden is a natural place to attract birds and keep them coming. Connie Hasko, an avid birder and gardener, will share strategies for bird-friendly environments and how to enjoy them year round.

November 3, 2026

“Group activity to be determined”

10:15am @ Cazenovia Public Library

100 Albany St., Cazenovia

December 2026

“Holiday Luncheon”

January 5, 2027

“Ikebana Flower Arranging”

10:15am @ Cazenovia Public Library

100 Albany St., Cazenovia

Lynne Logan, a Master Gardener Volunteer, will give a presentation and demonstration of ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging.  Lynne will discuss the history of ikebana, two types of arrangements and share many examples of traditional and contemporary ikebana.

February 2, 2027

“Gardens of Cazenovia”

10:15am @ Cazenovia Public Library

100 Albany St., Cazenovia

Anne Saltman’s slideshow of photos from our gardens was such a hit, we wanted to do it again!  Start taking photos of your gardens, flowers, neighborhood and club activities so we have new material to use!

March 2, 2027

“Intro to Canning”

10:15am @ Cazenovia Public Library

100 Albany St., Cazenovia

Sam Leonard, a Master Gardener and Master Food Preserver Volunteer with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Madison County, will join us and share his expertise.  Come and learn about the equipment, best practices and get the resources to preserve your own foods!  

April 2027

“Spring Luncheon and Annual Meeting”