2024-2025 Programs
April 11, 2024 (12:00 pm) - - Spring Luncheon and Installation Ceremony at
The Iron's Edge at Ballston Spa Country Club
May 9, 2024 (1:00 pm) - - Gardens of the Hudson Valley
Learn about amazing gardens only a day trip away. Presented by David Chinery, Senior Horticulture Resource Educator, CCE of Rensselaer County
Meeting held at the Brookside Museum. Public is welcome!
June 13, 2024 (1:00 pm) - - The Invaders! Invasive Plants In Our Home Gardens
and What To Do About Them
Presented by Catherine Hackert, BSHGC Member, Garden Host for
2018 Soroptimist Garden Tour, and sworn enemy of Oriental Bittersweet
Meeting held at the Brookside Museum. Public is welcome!
July and August - - Member Garden Tours, Outings, Picnics and More!
No Business Meetings.
September 12, 2024 (1:00 pm) - - Don't Get Ticked NY
Learn about several types of ticks, where they thrive, how to protect yourself,
wives' tales, and so much more!
Presented by Joellen Lampman, CCE Albany County, Community IPM Extension Support Specialist, NYS Integrated Pest Management Program.
Meeting held at the Brookside Museum. Public is welcome!
October 10, 2024 (1:00 pm) - - Native Plants Go Public
Join us for a presentation on expanding the footprint of native plants
through advocacy.
Presented by Donna Lee Newsome, Master Gardener Intern and
Head of Speakers and Presentation for Wild Ones of the Capital Region
Meeting held at the Brookside Museum. Public is welcome!
November 14, 2024 (1:00 pm) - - Bringing Nature Home
Brighten up the short days of November with the beauty of nature
through photos, music and discussion.
Presented by Dave Williams, local resident who has spent extensive
time outdoors in our area and around the country.
Meeting held at the Brookside Museum. Public is welcome!
December 7, 2024 (1:00 pm) - - Holiday Party.
Members Celebrate the Winter Holidays
More Information to follow.
January 9, 2025 (12:00 pm) - - Cabin Fever Fun.
Members Luncheon at a location TBD.
More Information to follow.
February 13, 2025 (1:00 pm) - - Regenerate Your Soil
Learn about the process of restoring and enhancing the health, fertility,
and biodiversity of soil.
Presented by Genoveffa Vitale, Vice President of Wild Ones of the Capital Region
Meeting held at the Brookside Museum. Public is welcome!
March 13, 2025 (1:00 pm) - - Horticultural Trivia Pursuit
BSHGC member and Iron Spring Garden Chair Chris Burghart leads a fun, challenging game of Horticultural Trivia Pursuit, warming us up for a new year
of planting in our gardens.
Meeting held at the Brookside Museum.
Unless otherwise noted, monthly club meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Brookside Museum 6 Charlton St. Ballston Spa. Each monthly session includes a business meeting, a special presentation or a craft for all attendees, and snacks provided by our members.
The Ballston Spa House & Garden Club
