Grand Forks Horticultural Society Records

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: OGLMC-1597

Scope and Contents

The Grand Forks Horticultural Society (GFHS) Records include meeting minutes and financial records from 2001 to the present. Missing from the collection are the 2004 meeting minutes. GFHS events including Gardening Saturday, annual garden tours, educational programs, and trips to area horticultural events, are discussed in the minutes.

Dates

Other: Majority of material found in 2001-present
Other: Date acquired: 01/30/2012

Creator

Grand Forks Horticultural Society (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

The Grand Forks Horticultural Society is a social and outreach organization active in North Dakota and Western Minnesota. It contributes significantly to the maintenance and care of greater Grand Forks parks and gardens. The organization works with area universities to provide educational programming on topics related to horticultural. Main events for the organization are Gardening Saturday and an annual garden tour. In addition, the Grand Forks Horticultural Society holds monthly meetings where members plan events and discuss gardening practices.

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