Education
Education is an important component of Country Garden Club Activities. Whether it’s offering public speakers on topics such as conservation; speakers at monthly membership meetings; displays on horticulture or composting at the library; or a booth at the weekly Farmers’ Market, CGC believes that knowledge will help us take better care of the Earth in which we live.
Public Lectures
Presidential Historian Douglas Brinkley spoke at a CGC lecture in 2025 on environmental activism. In 2024, Kathleen Biggins spoke on Climate Change.
Guest Speakers & Garden Tours
Former First Lady Hope Taft gave CGC members a tour of the Heritage Garden at the Ohio Governor’s residence.
Education on Conservation
Touting, “Conservation: Everyone Can Do It,” CGC members can frequently be seen around Northwest Ohio with their conservation display.
Attending National Conferences
CGC members annually attend Garden Club of America conferences focusing on environmental legislation and civic improvement.
Scraps to Soil Education
A new initiative, CGC members spent a great deal
of time this past year introducing Scraps to Soil:
Perrysburg Composts to City residents.
Meeting with Community
Leaders and Students
CGC facilitated having Kathleen Biggins, president of C-Change Conversations, visit with the Rotary Club of Toledo as well as Perrysburg High School students.
CGC Helping in the Community
Planting a Garden at Woodland’s Park
Planting Spring Flowers at Hospice
Blooms for Mother’s Day at the Way Library
Holiday Decoration Preparation at City Garage
Sensory Garden at W.W. Knight
Conservation Education
At the Farmers’ Market
All Hands on Deck for Holiday Decorating
Country Garden Club of Perrysburg is a not-for-profit, social and philanthropic organization.
Country Garden Club
P.O. Box 818
Perrysburg, OH 43552