Monarch Butterfly Release – August 8th
August 8, 2026
Dates: Saturday, August 8th
Where: Greensburg Garden and Civic Center
Time: 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM
THANK YOU!!
Thank you to our sponsors and everyone in the community for supporting the 2026 WGC butterfly release - and to all the volunteers that helped make the day a success. We released 250 butterflies into the LeFevre Butterfly Garden. Butterflies were fluttering around to the delight of everyone!!
And thank you to the clouds for not raining on our event!!
This was a magical day of butterflies and flowers you, your children and your grandchildren will always remember.
SEE THE PHOTOS OF THE BUTTERFLY RELEASE.
EMail any photos to the office.
Bus Trip - Longwood Gardens
August 28th, 2026
Dates: Friday, August 28th
Depart: 8 AM – Depart Greensburg Garden and Civic Center
Return: Estimated at 10:30 – 11:00 PM
Cost: $155 for members – $165 for non-members
A bus trip is planned to Longwood Gardens in Brandywine, PA on Friday,
August 28th. It is about a 5 hour drive – but well worth the journey - Especially in summer when the flowers are in full bloom!
Longwood Gardens is considered one of the BEST gardens in America offering 1100 acres of horticultural beauty. They have recently opened a new conservatory and re-opened the lily pad pond. In addition there are spectacular fountain shows, the Bell Tower and waterfall into the large pond, the Italian water garden and the Tree house. All surrounded by fabulous flowers and trees on acres of land. Trouble walking? Scooters are available to rent.
Longwood Gardens offers 3 on-site options for lunch (on your own – not included in the trip cost) Enjoy a à la carte menu at the The Café suitable for the whole family (no reservations required) OR Dine alfresco with family and friends at the Beer Garden (no reservations required) For a special dining experience enjoy the elegant restaurant: 1906 (reservations recommended)
The bus will make a dinner stop on the way home around 6:30 PM. Dinner is also on your own, and not included in the trip cost
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This is an amazing opportunity to visit one of America's most spectacular gardens. We need 33 people for this trip to cover expenses. Call the office to purchase your seat today!
if you emailed to say you were interested, please stop in or call the office to officially sign up and pay.
Check back as details are updated.
Restaurant Raffle
Prize Drawn at the Annual Meeting Out
Dates: On going until October 6th
Try your luck in the annual Fall Restaurant Raffle. #4 prizes $25 gift certificate.
Restaurants include: El diablo, Jaffre's, Rizzo's Juniper Grill, The Nest, Pasqualino's, 3 Stone Merchant, Sforno, DeNunzio's, Sittay's, La Vita's and MORE.
Tickets are $5 each. Buy more tickets and increase your chance to win!
Tickets available at the WGC office. Good Luck!
Get Your Game Face On – Game Party
September 16th, 2026
Dates: Wednesday, September 16 th
Where: Greensburg Garden and Civic Center
Time: 11:00 AM and 2:30 PM
Cost: $35
"Get Your Game Face ON" The 3rd annual card and game day is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept 16. 2026 from 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Gather your friends and bring along your favorite game to enjoy a wonderful afternoon.
Tickets will be $35 which includes lunch and door prizes. Call the office to reserve a seat or bring a bunch of friends and reserve a table!
Check back as details are updated.
October 6, 2026
Annual 'Meeting Out'
Date: October 6, 2026
Place: Rizzo's Malabar – 126 Rizzo Road Crabtree PA 15624
Time: 11 AM
Speaker: Nick Stahlman from the Audubon Society
Tickets: $40
Join us for the Annual Monthly 'Meeting Out' at Rizzo's Malabar Restaurant in Crabtree. Our guest Speaker will be Nick Stahlman from the Audubon Society speaking about Birds of Prey.
There will also be a wide array of beautiful raffle baskets available to win. In addition we will draw the winning ticket in the restaurant raffle. Everyone is welcome - Members and non-members.
This is always a fun afternoon of delicious food, friends and prizes. Get your tickets now by contacting the WGC office.
LeFevre Butterfly Garden Plant Campaign
Fundraiser for the LFBG Planting
On June 1st we kicked off a campaign to raise money for new plants needed in the LeFevre Butterfly Garden Expansion.
The individual plants ranges from $50 – $300
with the total cost expected to be $3,500.
Thank you to everyone that has donated to the garden fund! Donations are welcome from businesses and organizations – or by anyone in the community that would like to add beauty to this wonderful garden - not just WGC members. Donations are tax deductible and may be given in the memory of a loved one, or given anonymously. All contributors will be recognized in the WGC newsletter. Giving levels are noted by Native plants.
So far we've had $3,100 in donation!
$1 – $75 MILKWEED LEVEL
$76 – $150 BUTTON BUSH LEVEL
$151 – $250 DOGWOOD LEVEL
$251 & ABOVE – BIRCH TREE LEVEL
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 .