Throughout the year, the New Canaan Beautification League offers a variety of educational programs, hands-on workshops, garden tours, and special events designed to inspire a love of gardening, conservation, and community beautification. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or simply enjoy beautiful places and connecting with your community, there’s something for everyone. Many programs are free and open to the public, while others are reserved for members or require advance registration. Please see the calendar below for details. Please click the title of each event to register!
Click here to view past recorded programs on our YouTube channel.
Head of Soil Testing at CT’s Office of Aquatic Invasive Species (OAIS). Healthy soil is the foundation of a productive and beautiful garden, providing essential nutrients, proper drainage and the right balance of air and moisture. Learn what constitutes healthy soil, soil type and PH levels. Learn the basics of soil science and what natural […]
Old Board - New Board Meeting. Our annual transition of old and new board members. Box lunch and refreshments will be served after a brief meeting.
Meet old and new friends and enjoy the beauty of a variety of gardens as you learn about them with our generous garden hosts. Two to four gardens are featured […]
Calling all NCBL members. Join us as we march in New Canaan's 250th Anniversary Parade! Participants will assemble at the Lumberyard Lot and proceed along the parade route to New […]
Meet old and new friends and enjoy the beauty of a variety of gardens as you learn about them with our generous garden hosts. Two to four gardens are featured […]
Meet old and new friends and enjoy the beauty of a variety of gardens as you learn about them with our generous garden hosts. Two to four gardens are featured […]
In collaboration with the Japan Society of Fairfield County. Join us for a unique hands-on program exploring how caring for a Japanese garden can become a calming, focused practice. This […]
Join us as we kick off another exciting NCBL year! Reconnect with friends, welcome new members, hear what's ahead, and pick up your new Membership Directory. We'll also have a […]
Join Frances Palmer as she brings a fresh, inspiring perspective to the garden, guiding us through six distinct growing periods—from the quiet magic of prevernal, when snowdrops and hellebores first […]