Arlington Garden Club Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Then and Now
In 1934, 24 ladies wearing hats and gloves, intent on creating beauty in home gardens and public places, started the Arlington Garden Club. In April of that year, members planted their first perennial garden in Terrace Park.
Today, the legacy lives on. Our membership has grown to include approximately 100 members, who support a variety of projects. Included are ongoing efforts to maintain the Mayor’s Garden and Boulton Memorial in front of City Hall in Arlington, WA.
During the first year, members also sold plants and bulbs to raise funds to support activities. In recent years, our annual Plant Sale remains as a major source of funds as is the Holiday Garden Art and Crafts. These fundraisers support the club's community service projects including our scholarship program.
Photo above: AGC members during a recent work party to spruce up the Mayor's Garden.
AGC donates documents to local museum
This past summer, AGC President Tam Conrad handed over historic documents to the Stillaguamish Valley Museum.
Included was a little black history book, which provides glimpses into the club's beginnings and information about the community. Scroll down to read AGC newsletter articles and the book about the its early history.
AGC Scholarship Program - Accepting Applications
Deadline is April 15, 2025. For students interested in horticulture, agriculture, biology, forestry, animal husbandry, or environmental science. Up to $2,500.