Our fun and informative programs are are free of charge and open to all, unless otherwise noted. Please see the calendar below for a full schedule.

 

Please click the title of each event to register!

 

Click here to view past recorded programs on our YouTube channel.

  • Joint Meeting with New Canaan Garden Club

    Douglas Dubler, an internationally acknowledged fashion, beauty and find art photographer, will speak to us about his upcoming book "iridescence - The Art of the Iris".  It will be a discussion of his photo shoot at the Presby Memorial Iris Garden and the production of his book by the same name.  He will discuss techniques […]

  • Sustainable Landscape: Designing with Native Plantings with Louis Fusco

    New Canaan Nature Center

    Our residential gardens have historically relied on exotic plants, selected for their unique qualities and aesthetic addition to the landscape. We are now aware of the benefits of native plants and cannot overlook their use. This program will take us to the next step in our garden by not only highlighting the environmental and health […]

  • From Invasive to Native: A Three-Year Restoration’ with Pam Roman

    New Canaan Nature Center

    Pam Roman, a life-long gardner and birder, will explain, step-by-step, how she removed invasive shrubs and vines in order to create a native pollinator-friendly garden. She will take us through the inspiring work she did in her own yard, day-by-day, month-by-month, over a period of three years.

  • Informal Private Garden Visit

    MEMBERS ONLY It's time to mark your calendar for the 2023 NCBL Informal Garden Visits. This year we will be having garden visits on: Thursday, May 18, Thursday, June 15, Wednesday, July 12, Wednesday, August 16.  The gardens will be open from 9:30 to noon, to 35 registered NCBL members. Pre- registration for all 4 events will open […]

  • Lee Garden Open Garden Day

    Olive and George Lee Memorial Garden 89 Chichester Rd, New Canaan, CT

    Come see the breathtaking display of azaleas and rhododendrons in their peak spring bloom! Bring your friends, family, and camera!. Lee Garden is open every day, dawn to dusk. On our Open Garden Day you will be able to meet and ask questions of the volunteers who work hard to keep this garden beautiful.

  • Memorial Day Parade

    St. Mark's Church 111 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT, United States

    MEMBERS ONLY - Member volunteers join in our annual tradition of marching in the New Canaan Memorial Day Parade.  Contact Ginny Dobbs for more information.

  • ‘Fireflies’/Annual Meeting

    New Canaan Nature Center

    Chris Schipper, Chairman of the New Canaan Conservation Commission, will discuss why and how we need to preserve these unique and beautiful insects.  An evening walking tour of the New Canaan Land Trust Firefly Sanctuary will be scheduled for later in June.

  • Sleepy Cat Farm Field Trip

    Sleepy Cat Farm

    MEMBERS ONLY Alan Gorkin, head gardener of Sleepy Cat Farm will take us on a guided tour of Sleepy Cat Farm in Greenwich. We will meet at Lapham Center parking lot to carpool and depart from there. Only sure-footed members should sign up as areas can be steep and slippery. Wear appropriate footwear. Anticipate a […]

  • Informal Private Garden Visit

    MEMBERS ONLY It's time to mark your calendar for the 2023 NCBL Informal Garden Visits. This year we will be having garden visits on: Thursday, May 18, Thursday, June 15, Wednesday, July 12, Wednesday, August 16.  The gardens will be open from 9:30 to noon, to 35 registered NCBL members. Pre- registration for all 4 events will open […]

  • Informal Private Garden Visit

    MEMBERS ONLY It's time to mark your calendar for the 2023 NCBL Informal Garden Visits. This year we will be having garden visits on: Thursday, May 18, Thursday, June 15, Wednesday, July 12, Wednesday, August 16.  The gardens will be open from 9:30 to noon, to 35 registered NCBL members. Pre- registration for all 4 events will open […]