Projects

Arbor Day Ceremony and Tree Planting

Annual tree planting program to educate the community on the importance of trees. Always the last Friday in April!

Blue Star Memorial

Highway Blue Star Memorial plaque placed and maintained by garden club members to honor American Armed Forces Veterans.

Garden Education Center

Weekly project of placing labeled floral arrangements or plants on display in Moorestown library.

Annual Daffodil Educational Exhibit – also at the library.

Garden Therapy

Monthly hands-on program for seniors in a local daycare facility and at the Moorestown Rec. Center.

Senior Fall/Spring Tour and Tea

Residents of local retirement communities tour areas of seasonal beauty in Moorestown followed by refreshments in a members’ home.

Junior Garden Club

Educational horticultural program for students at the Montessori Seeds of Education School.

Main Street Planters

Club members plant containers located on Main Street seasonally.

Garden Club Scholarship

A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a Moorestown High School graduating senior planning to study horticulture or environmental studies in college.

Holiday Wreath Making

Members create wreaths from fresh greens for Moorestown public buildings.

PHS Philadelphia International Flower Show

Club participates biennially in the Show’s competitive classes.

Moorestown Community House Gardens

Members work on preserving, trimming, and restoring gardens at the Community House.

Holiday Decorating

Holiday decorating project. Past projects include Drumthwacket, Smithville and Fairmount Park houses.

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Moorestown Township Community Gardens

Aids in the distribution and maintenance of the township garden plots on Camden Ave.

CHRISTINE HARKINSON/The Sun: Those interested in renting plots can contact Carol Ellis by email at cne0821@yahoo.com.

Moorestown Garden Club