Formed in 1949, the goals of the Chippewa Garden Club’s founding members continue to be our same goals today:
For more than 75 years, our goals continue to be “to cultivate beauty through gardening, to study the fine art of flower design, to aid in the protection of native plants and wildlife, to encourage civic beautification, and to provide educational opportunities.”
Since our founding, we have won numerous awards for our flower shows and civic projects. Eight times, the club has been awarded the prestigious “Garden Club of the Year” by the Garden Club of Ohio (GCO). The first award was given in 1971, and the most recent award was in 2018.
Chippewa Garden Club is a member of:
- The Cleveland District of the Garden Club of Ohio
- The Central Atlantic Region of the State Garden Clubs, Inc.
- National Garden Clubs, Inc.
- Holden Forests and Gardens (and the Cleveland Botanical Garden)
Community Service Projects
We are active in several community service projects for our communities, including:
- Providing Arbor Day and Earth Day education to elementary schools and the community
- Donating funds to Garden Club of Ohio, Inc., toward scholarships for eligible students
- Maintaining the herb garden at the Squire Rich Historical Museum in Brecksville
- Providing garden- and floral-design-related programs for children at the community library
- Establishing and mentoring community and school gardens
- Providing enrichment programs through nature for seniors at Broadview Heights Community Center
- Staging a flower show biennially as a gift to the community, through which the public can learn and share in the enjoyment of gardening and floral design.
Garden Club Executive Board
- President – Lynne Evans
- Vice Presidents – Debbie Schuckert, Kelly Manocchio
- Secretary – Susan Porter
- Treasurer – Kathy Habib
- Finance – Mary Jane Maloney and Lynne Evans
- Historian – Margaret DeWolf
Our Affiliations
Chippewa Garden Club, Inc. is affiliated with the following
organizations, and promotes their activities while sharing
information via our website and Facebook page.
Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. (GCO)
Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. (GCO) consists of more than 119
clubs, with over 3,200 members. The GCO president, Debra
Turner, chose the inspiring theme “Plant a Future,” as a
challenge to GCO members to consider the environment, our
past and our futures in our plans. This blends perfectly with the
CGC’s theme of “Mindful Gardening.” GCO plans several district
and state-wide events and educational opportunities for new
and continuing gardeners.
Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs (CAR-SGC)
Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs (CAR-SGC)
supports the mission of National Garden Clubs, Inc. with several
education and networking opportunities for members in
Delaware, Maryland, National Capital Area, New Jersey, New
York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. “Gardening for a Healthy Mind,
Body and Soul” is the theme chosen by CAR-SGC Director
Beverly Kazickas.
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc. promotes projects to beautify
communities, honor Blue and Gold Star Memorials, and
promote environmental stewardship nationwide. President Donna Donnelly’s theme is “Plant America for the next 100
years,” with projects including “Plant America, Keep America
Beautiful” and “Plant America red, white and blue to celebrate
America’s 250 th birthday.”
Holden Forests and Gardens/Cleveland Botanical Garden
Holden Forests and Gardens/Cleveland Botanical Garden have
one of the largest public gardens in the United States in
Kirtland, Ohio, as well as an urban site in Cleveland with indoor
and outdoor displays. Both site locations provide education
and events, as well as research in the field. CGC is proud to be
an affiliate member of this organization. We participate with
the Cleveland Botanical Garden by decorating a Christmas tree
each year at the Holiday Show.