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CONSERVATION PLEDGE

I pledge to protect and conserve the natural resources of the planet earth and promise to promote education, so we may become better caretakers of our air, water, forest, land and wildlife. 

Our History

Welcome!  The Hillsborough Garden Club, established in 1925, will be celebrating 100 Years of Gardening Together in 2025.  This website features our distinguished history, as well as the many exciting events that members of the Club support and foster.  

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Hillsborough Garden Club  

Est. 1925

 Celebrating 100 Years of Gardening Together

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Upcoming:

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Thursday, September 11

Social: 9:30 am 

Presentation: 10:00 am

Program:  From Grocery Store to Glamorous & Annual Fall Flower Fling

Presenter: Morgan Moylan - HGC member and owner West Queen Studio

Meet Our Sponsors

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Pat and Bo O'Reilly
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Mighty Oak Sponsor

River Birch Sponsor

Flowering Dogwood Sponsor

Share the Blooms

June 4, 18, July 2, 16, August 6, 20, September 3

Firefly Farm 9am - 11am

4911 Hunt Rd, Hillsborough

Aromatic Aster Sponsor

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Coneflower Sponsor

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Conservation Pledge

I  pledge to protect and conserve the natural resources of the planet earth and promise to promote education, so we may become better caretakers of our air, water, forest, land and wildlife. 

Hillsborough Garden Club Grant Opportunities

In 2023, The Hillsborough Garden Club (HGC) announced  a new competitive grant program to support local organizations and individuals that carry out public programs or projects that promote horticultural, gardening, or other efforts to protect and conserve our natural resources or that educates the public about these topics Applicants must serve greater Hillsborough and northern Orange County. Each award will be limited to $2,000. (See downloadable Grant Application form)

The HGC will sponsor two grant cycles each year. The deadline for applications for the Fall award is 5 p.m., September 15. The deadline for the Spring award is February 15.  Applications must be received by the deadline to be considered.

 

Interested applicants may participate in an online information session, which is usually held 30 days prior to the deadline.  Members of the Philanthropy Committee will answer your questions. Registration is required: email Hillsboroughgardenclubnc@gmail.com; include your name, email, and organization. You may register at any time. We will email you the date, time, and a zoom link for the information session.  

 

 

GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!     

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Nonprofits, charitable organizations, civic organizations, cultural organizations, educational organizations (and their staff, such as teachers) and similar entities in Hillsborough, Northern Orange County, and the Efland area will be eligible to receive grant awards.

  • Applicants must serve greater Hillsborough and northern Orange County.

 

What is the HGC looking to fund?

The grants aim to support public programs or projects that promote horticultural, gardening, or other efforts to protect and conserve our natural resources, including education about these topics.

 

The criteria include:

  • How will this benefit the community? 

  • How will this provide an educational opportunity?

  • How will this protect our natural resources?

  • How will this conserve our natural resources?

  • Who are  the beneficiaries of the project?

  • What is the geographic area to be served?

  • How visible will this be? 

  • What is the Applicant’s capacity to manage and complete the project?

  • To what extent will our funding be leveraged by other funds/resources?

 

How will the grant be paid?

  • Each grant recipient will sign the Grant Agreement. 

  • The HGC will pay grant recipients the total amount at the beginning of the project, unless agreed upon otherwise. 

  • Grant recipients are expected to retain and make available receipts, photos, reports, news articles and other proof of relevant expenditures for the project and to make required status reports at least every six months and at the conclusion of the project.

  • The grantee will be responsible for hiring vendors, consultants, or other specialists, paying relevant expenses and purchasing materials to accomplish the project.

 

Who Judges the Applications and How is the Money Distributed?

  • The Club’s Philanthropy Subcommittee will review the applications and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors by the October and March Board meetings. 

  • The Club’s Board of Directors makes the final funding decisions.

  • Immediately following the Board approval, a grant agreement will be drafted by the Subcommittee members and signed by all parties. Funds will be released as per the agreement. 

Past Grant Recipients: Backyard Butterflies, Burwell School, Hillsborough Community Garden, Orange County Master Gardeners, OE Enterprises, Wendy Olson Arboretum.

The Hillsborough Garden Club (HGC) is proud to announce a new competitive grant program to support local organizations and individuals that carry out public programs or projects that promote horticultural, gardening, or other efforts to protect and conserve our natural resources. 

The HGC will sponsor two grant cycles each year; the deadline for applications for the Fall award is 5 p.m., September 15, 2024.

Hillsborough Holiday Parade - 100 Years of Gardening Together

    December 8, 2024 

  Hillsborough, NC 

    

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Museum exhibit - 100 Years of Gardening Together

    January 8 - March 23, 2025

    Orange County Historical Museum

    Hillsborough, NC 

    Free and open to the public

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Garden Tour - 100 Years of Gardening Together

    Saturday, May 3, 2025

    10 am - 4 pm

    Hillsborough, NC

    Ticket sales begin in March 2025

    Volunteer Sign-up HERE

    

 

 

 

 

 

Children’s Play - Queen Flora Saves the Bees

    Sunday, June 22, 2025  11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm

    Eno River Farmer’s Market Pavilion

    Hillsborough, NC

    Free and open to the public

 

 

 

 

 

Celebration Dinner - 100 Years of Gardening Together

    Tuesday, October 7, 2025

    Keynote Speaker: Bryce Lane

    Union Grove Farm

    Chapel Hill, NC

    Member + guest invite only

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