MISSION
The Garden Education Center is a non-profit volunteer
organization dedicated to promoting horticulture,
conservation and the arts through educational programs, outreach activities and special events.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President-Karen Sadik-Khan; Vice President Horticulture-Tanya Bakogiannis; Vice President Program-Wendy Serrell & Michele Smith; Treasurer-Betty Johnson; Assistant Treasurer-Joanne Frentz; Recording Secretary-Elizabeth Bittner-Joung; Vice President Communications-Madeleine Marchese; Vice President Developement-Lucia Jansen; Vice President Youth Programs-Meg McAuley Kaicher; Vice President Outreach-Linda Karan; Rinda Bishop, Barbara Collier, Laura Cunningham, Connie Cowen, Amanda Davis, Maureen FitzPatrick, Miriam Landsman, Leocadie Robertson, Robyn Wasserman.
STAFF
Executive Director- George Von tobel
Director of Horticulture- Lisa Beebe
Administrator- Lisa Carmona
Office Assistant- Donna Friedlander
HOURS
Office: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Summer Hours- 9:00am - 2:00pm
Greenhouse: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Greenhouse is closed Tuesdays, July & August
Garden Education Center is closed on national holidays.
Due to inclement weather, the GEC follows the Greenwich Public School system.
MEMBERSHIP
Members receive reduced rates on programs, special mailings, invitations to member-only events, and the program catalog 2 times annually.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Prior registration and payment are required for all programs.
Register online, via phone (203)869-9242 or via fax (203) 869-0619 using your MasterCard or Visa.
Mail program registration to the following address:
The Garden Education Center of Greenwich
130 Bible St., P.O. Box 1600, Cos Cob, CT 06807
CANCELLATION POLICY
If the GEC cancels a program, registrants will be notified and receive a full refund.
Registrant must cancel at least three (3) working days before the start of the program or five (5) working days before the start of a trip, to receive a house credit applicable to future programs.
RENTALS
The GEC facilities, located in the beautiful Montgomery Pinetum, are available
for rent for meetings, programs, special events, weddings, other parties, etc.
Please contact the office for information and rates.
DIRECTIONS
From I-95
Exit 4 - Indian Field Road (from NY turn left, from CT turn right).
Follow Indian Field Road to the end traffic light. Turn right onto Route 1 Post Road (Putnam Ave.). At fourth traffic light, turn left onto Orchard Street. Proceed .2 miles and turn right onto Bible Street. Follow Bible Street .7 miles; the entrance to the Garden Education Center is on your left at sign reading Montgomery Pinetum, Garden Education Center.
From the Merritt Parkway
Exit 31 - North Street
Follow sign at end of exit ramp toward Greenwich Business District, taking North Street south to first traffic light. Just before traffic light turn left and bear right onto Old Church Road. Follow Old Church Road to the end traffic light. Turn left onto Route 1 Post Road (Putnam Ave.). At the seventh traffic light, turn left onto Orchard Street. Proceed .2 miles and turn right onto Bible Street. Follow Bible Street .7 miles; the entrance to the Garden Education Center is on your left, sign reading Montgomery Pinetum, Garden Education Center.
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