“Growing Your Monarch Waystation”
From our MONARCH WAYSTATION AFFILIATES
Date: Thursday, July 17
Location: Roy Houston Conservation Center Barn in Greensburg
218 Donohoe Road
Time: 5-6 PM Visit the educational displays, tour the gardens around the
Donohoe Center, and enjoy a sweet treat to cool off.
6-7:30 PM, Mandy Smith and Melissa Reckner will be leading two
presentations about how and why you could expand your marvelous
Monarch Waystation.
FREE GIFT: select a free tree or shrub to add to your Monarch Waystation later this fall courtesy FirstEnergy.
Our affiliate, Westmoreland Monarch Waystations, is holding this special event celebrating all the pollinator gardens in our area including the WGC LeFevre Butterfly Garden. We’d love to have more pollinator-friendly, native plants in bloom in 2026 to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary! Find out more about how you can be a part of this effort at this Pollinator Waystation event.
"A Day in the Tropics" Garden Tour 2025
July 19, 2025
Date: Saturday, July 19th
Cost: $25 Advance
$30 Day of the Tour
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Save the date July 19th for the biennial Member's Garden Tour when participating hosts will open their gardens to the public. This year we have Nine beautiful gardens for you to visit!!
This is a great way to spend the day meeting talented gardeners, and experiencing their green spaces. It’s also an ideal way to get new ideas and learn about plants and gardening techniques.
Tickets will be sold directly from the Westmoreland Garden Council office, open Tuesday's and Thursday's from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
DAY OF THE TOUR - Tickets will be available in the WGC Office at the Greensburg Civic Center from 9:45 - 12:00 PM
Ticket price is $25.00 in advance or $30.00 on the day of the tour.
Call 724-837-0245 for more info.
Print the flyer at home and pass it on to your friends.
Monarch Butterfly Release 2025
August 9th, 2025
Date: Saturday, August 9th
Cost: Free with Credit Card Deposit $10
Time: 11 AM – Morning Release
1 PM – Afternoon Release
Summer is fast approaching bringing the annual W.G.C. Monarch Butterfly release. Held in the beautiful Le Fevre Butterfly garden, this magical afternoon is fun for the entire family!
There are two releases: the first is at 11:00 AM and the second release is held at 1:00 PM.
A short program will precede the butterfly release explaining the life cycle of the
Monarch butterfly and their dietary needs. Then, together we will release our
fluttering butterflies into the garden. An amazing experience, to be sure!
The butterflies are free but MUST BE RESERVED with a $5 credit card deposit to
ensure your butterflies are waiting for your arrival.
You will not be charged unless you fail to attend the Saturday butterfly release.
By reserving your butterfly with a credit card deposit we confirm your attendance guaranteeing that all butterflies have a ‘sponsor’.
There will be hot dogs and lemonade to enjoy lunch in the garden. In addition,
there will be face painting and temporary tattoo’s, as well as a butterfly themed gift
shop and used book sale.
This event is a summertime ‘must’! Bring the kids and the grandkids for this magical and educational experience they will remember for a lifetime.
To reserve your butterfly call the G.G.C. office at 724-837-0245
Tuesday or Thursday 10 AM – 3 PM.
Christmas Sale in November
November 2025 Date to be announced
Dates: November 2025
Time: TBA
We will be announcing the date for the fabulous WGC Christmas Sale 2025 which is being planed for BEFORE THANKSGIVING THIS YEAR.
The WGC Christmas sale offers one-of-a-kind Teacher gifts, Hostess gifts and much more, all beautifully displayed in traditional, elegant, or rustic styles – at fabulous prices!
In addition we offer a wide variety of fresh greens and garlands that can be pre-ordered, plus pre-decorated faux trees, wreaths and so much more!
The Greensburg Civic center halls and WGC Office will be decorated throughout November with sale items ready to purchase for those who decorate early. First come – first serve.
Check back for more information as it becomes available.
Christmas House Tour 2025
December 6, 2025
Date: December 6th 2025
Cost: TBA
Time: TBA
SAVE THE DATE – Plans are being made for a Christmas house tour. Check back for updated.
Tours & Workshops
Garden Tours
One day special tours to Public Gardens, Flower Shows, members gardens, and other destinations.
Church/House Tours
Historical houses, Public buildings and churches decorated by local florists/designers for the holidays and other events. So much fun for all!
Workshops
Workshops
Join us for our hands-on design workshop. Have fun learning to design a bird bath, garden ornaments such as cement leaves or Hypertufa pots while making new friends .