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THE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

For those of you attending WGCF business meetings: All documents referred to during the Pre-Convention and Business Meetings can be found online in the Members Only section under MEETINGS & MINUTES, ANNUAL MEETINGS, 2025 Spring Annual Meeting.  Save documents to a device you will bring to Convention or print for your use.

To print:  Schedule at a Glance  or  Detailed Schedule

SUNDAY, APRIL 27TH
PRE-CONVENTION ACTIVITIES
  • 10:00-12:30            Tri-Council Meeting and Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Down to Earth Nursery
  • 12:30 - 5:30            Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Lobby
  • 12:30 - 5:00            Vendors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wilson A & F
                                       Creativity on the Chippewa Floral  & Art Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson A & F 
                                        Tisket-A-Tasket, Silent Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson B   
  • 1:00 - 2:00              Judges Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PDR at The Lismore
  • 2:30 - 4:00              Tour of UW-Eau Claire Greenhouse/Putnam Park
  • 4:00 - 5:00              Pre-Convention Meeting (Executive Committee, Chairmen and Committee Members) . . . . . . . . Wilson C

THE CONVERSATION (CONVENTION) BEGINS
  • 5:00 - 6:15              Social Hour (Come and converse) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dive Bar
  • 6:30 -                      Banquet and Program  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . Richmond
                                                Presiding: Linda McCafferty, WGCF President
                                                Awards: Lydia Shafer, Horticulture Achievement, Garden Club of the Year
                                                Program: Citizen Science Opportunities - Jeanette Kelly, Beaver Creek Reserve
         
MONDAY, APRIL 28th
  • 8:00 - 11:00            Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lobby
  • 8:00 - 4:00              Vendors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson A & F
                                       Creativity on the Chippewa Floral & Art Exhibits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson A & F
                                       Tisket-a-Tasket, Silent Auction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson B
  • 9:00 - 9:50              Gardening Trends in 2025 - Mary Schier  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson B
  • 10:00 - 10:50           Micro Manage Your Soil? - Diana Alfuth  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Wilson B
  • 11:00 - 11:50          Breakouts (Choose 1)
                                                 Stained Glass Danglers - Linda Bergen  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson C & D
                                                 Sustainable Veggie Gardening - Dr. Kristina Beuning . . . . . . .Wilson E
  • 12:00 - 2:00            Luncheon and Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richmond
                                                  Presiding: Joe Powelka, WGCF 1st Vice President
                                                  Awards Powerpoint (Awards 5-11)
                                                  Program: Floral Foraging - Brent Douglas Stelzer, Floral Designer
  • 2:10-3:00                Breakouts (Choose 1)
                                                   Growing Flowers for Cutting - Christina Melby  . . . . . . . . . Wilson C & D
                                                   Getting Fit for Gardening - Andrea Cronk  . . . . . . . . . . . .  Wilson E
  • 3:15 - 5:15              97th Annual Business Meeting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson C
                                                    Presiding:  Linda McCafferty
  • 5:00 - 6:15              Social Cash Bar  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richmond
  • 6:30 -                       Banquet, Program and Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richmond
                                                     Presiding: Linda McCafferty, WGCF President
                                                     Honored Guest: Lynne Ehnert, CR Director
                                                     Honored Guest: Gerianne Holzman, NGC 2nd Vice President
                                                     Bronze Award Winner: Douglas Owens-Pike –Growing Wild for Pollinators
                                                     Awards Powerpoint (Awards 12-30)
                                                     Installation of Officers
  •  Reception for Incoming WGCF President, Joe Powelka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richmond
 
TUESDAY, APRIL 29th
  • 7:00 - 8:30              Breakfast Buffet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richmond
  • 9:00-9:45                Program: Understanding Groundwater in Wisconsin. What Gardeners Need to Know. - Susan Swanson
                                                     Tisket-a-Tasket Winners posted
                                                     Memorial Service: Laura Skoff, WGCF Memorials and Tributes Chairman
                                                     Awards Powerpoint (Awards 31-38)
                                                     Invite to 2026 Convention
                                                     Explanation of Roundtables
  • 9:45 - 10:15            Roundtable discussions: Renew, Revitalize, Retain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richmond
  • 10:30 - 11:15          Breakouts (Choose 1)
                                                     Simple by Design - Sue Auld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wilson C & D
                                                     The Beginner’s Guide to Mushrooms - Tavis Lynch . . . . . . . . Wilson E
  • 11:30                       Post-Convention Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson E


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The Wisconsin Garden Club Federation founded in 1928 is a charter member of the National Garden Club organization.  As an organization, we are proud of our heritage of developing relationships with fellow gardeners, learning, and gardening for good in our communities.  

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      • Design >
        • Floral Design Types
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      • Planning a Show
      • Preparing Entry Cards
    • Wisconsin Judges Council >
      • Ten Top Reasons
    • Tri-Council
    • Youth Activities
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    • Awards Overview
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