ABOUT

A Member Club of 

The Garden Club of Virginia

Founded:

The Charlottesville Garden Club was organized March 17, 1949, by founding members Martha Rankin, Mary Kidder, and Lake Smith, who at that time were primarily interested in gardening. 

Values:
Conservation of our natural resources Restoration of historic gardens and landscapes Education of our members and the general public
 

Mission:
Restore historic gardens and landscapes Conserve Virginia’s natural resources Inspire a love of gardening Provide education for our members and the general public

ARC NATURAL HISTORY CAMP

The purpose of the camp is to teach young people how to be observant, inquisitive, sensitive, and resourceful. Discovery is the key to a fun learning experience, and each day we explore a different habitat - pond, creek, meadow or forest - to see what each area has to offer. Natural History is studied through observation, tracking, field experiments, and games. Campers are encouraged to record their experiences through drawings and other artistic expressions in their journals.

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DAUGHTERS OF ZION CEMETERY

The Daughter's of Zion Cemetery (DOZ) was founded by a charitable society for African American women of the same name in 1873. The cemetery is also referred to as the "Society Cemetery" or the "Church Hill Cemetery." The earliest gravestone that we can read today is five-year-old Annie Buckner, who died in April 1873.

LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD PANTRY

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry exists to provide food assistance to families and individuals in need in Charlottesville and surrounding communities. One in six people in Charlottesville struggle with hunger. This struggle can have many effects – family members may skip meals or they may have to choose between food and other important expenses such as housing, utilities or medical bills

CONTACT

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The Charlottesville Garden Club

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