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Westmoreland Garden Council

Westmoreland Garden CouncilWestmoreland Garden CouncilWestmoreland Garden Council

724-837-0245

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2025 Upcoming Events

WGC sponsors a variety of events and fundraiser throughout the year including:     

Bus Trips, Garden Tours, Flower Shows, Spring Tea, Autumn Home Showcase,  Christmas Greens Sale,  and of course, the wonderful Butterfly Release in August.

Check back here for specific dates and information.

$1500 Scholarship Deadline May 31st

Katherine M. McKenna Scholarship

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Katherine M. McKenna 

Annual College Scholarship.  


The deadline to submit your application is  Saturday,  May 31st, 2025

For more information and guidelines please click the link below.


Scholarship Information

Light Bulb Fundraiser

Order by June 30th 2025

Date:        Deadline - June 30th

Cost:         Variable


Once again WGC is teaming up with the Greensburg College Club for a fundraiser. Here's your chance to stock up on LED Light bulbs so you always have them on hand!   


These light bulbs are made in the USA by Feit, the preferred brand of Scott Electric. 

FEIT LED bulbs are one of the most efficient bulbs sold.


Bulbs are sold in packs of # 2.

Orders must be submitted by: June 30th

Bulb Orders will be available for pick-up at the Greensburg Civic Center - College Club Suite on July 16th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm


Make Checks Payable to: Greensburg College Club

And mail to: Dianne R.

2413 Cypress Drive

Greensburg, PA 15601


Call 724-837-0245 for more info.

Light Bulb ORDER FORM

June 11th Card & Game Party

Card & Game Party

Date:          Wednesday June 11th

Cost:           $30

Time:         11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Location:  Penthouse – Greensburg Garden & Civic Center


By popular request!  Whether you enjoy card games or board games, make plans to attend our 2nd Card Party/Game day  scheduled for June 11 in the Civic Center Penthouse. 


Come alone or round up some friends. Bring your favorite game(s) or borrow some of ours for this fun event.


Tickets are $30 and include a lovely afternoon of  friendship, games,  delicious salads, delectable desserts and a bottomless cup of tea or coffee,. 


There will also be  door prizes awarded so be sure and get your raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes!   


Call the office today to reserve your seat to come out and join in the fun!

 

WGC – We welcome all volunteers to supply a salad or dessert for the sale. Contact Nadine and Judy. Thanks!!

Flyer for Card Party - Printable

Bus Trip – Stan Hywet Hall, Akron Ohio.

June 18, 2025

Date:          Wednesday, June 18th

Cost:           $85 Members. 

                       $95 Non-Members

Time:          Depart 7:30 AM from Greensburg Garden & Civic Center

Return       5:00 PM Approximately – Greensburg Garden & Civic Center


Join us for a bus trip  to Stan Hywet Hall in Akron, Ohio. There will be a guided tour of the 65 room Tudor Revival Manor House, the Corbin Conservatory and the various property gardens. The gardens include an English Garden, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden and the Stone Quarry. 


There will be time on your own to visit the self-immersive Gate Lodge Museum, which is where Alcoholics Anonymous was started, plus time to shop at the gift shop.


We will depart Stan Hywet Hall  for lunch at 1:30


We will leave at 7:30 AM from the rear parking lot of the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center and should be back by 5:00 PM. 


Cost is $85.00 for members and $95.00 for nonmembers. 

Call the office at 724- 837-0245 to reserve a seat.

"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.  Participating hosts will open their gardens to the public. 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 

Ticket price is $25.00 in advance or $30.00 on the day of the tour. 

Call 724-837-0245 for more info.

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 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 .

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Westmoreland Garden Council

951 Old Salem Road, Greensburg, Pennsylvania 15601, United States

Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10:00-3:00pm

Phone: 724-837-0245 


Westmoreland  Garden Council is a nonprofit organization that leases space in the Greensburg Civic Center.  ​​ 

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