MISSION
The Garden Education Center is a non-profit
organization dedicated to promoting horticulture,
conservation and the arts through educational outreach activities and special events.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President-Karen Sadik-Khan; Vice President Finance-Joanne Frentz; Vice President Horticulture-Beth Ryder; Vice President Program-Wendy Serrell; Treasurer-Betty Johnson; Recording Secretary-Nanny Cannon; Vice President Communications-Madeline Marchese; Vice President Developement-Lucia Jansen; Vice President Youth Programs-Meg McAuley Kaicher; Vice President Outreach-Linda Karan; Tanya Bakogiannis, Shelley Behrman, Rinda Bishop, Elisabeth Bittner-Joung, Nancy Chapin, Barbara Collier, Maureen FitzPatrick, Kathy Flatley, Miriam Landsman, Dana Noonan, Paige Sammis, Michele Smith.
STAFF
Managing Director- Adrienne Parker
Director of Horticulture- Lisa Beebe
Administrative Assistant- Lisa Carmona
HOURS
Office: Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Shop: Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Greenhouse: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closed Tuesdays
Garden Education Center is closed on national holidays.
MEMBERSHIP
Members receive member rates on programs, a 10% discount in the GEC shop, special mailings, invitations to member-only events, and the program schedule 2 times annually. Membership Year: 7/1/09 to 6/30/10.
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.
Or print and complete this form and return with full payment to:
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 seven (7) 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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