CALENDAR FOR 2022-2023
April 2023
April 4
"Annual Meeting & Spring Luncheon"
11:30 am, The Brewster Inn
Induction of 2023-2024 officers and annual business meeting.
Reservations are required. Please contact Roberta Cerwinski or Mary Jane Carney, luncheon coordinators.
CazCares item of the month: rice & pasta
April 21
Earth Day Project
10:00 a.m., Route 20 Rest Stop, south end Cazenovia Lake
Please bring work gloves, clippers and rake/shovel to help
clean up this entry point to the Village.
Chairperson: Anne King
April 28
Arbor Day
Arbor Day celebration to be announced
May 2023
May 2
“Fruit of the Fungi”
10:15 am, Cazenovia Public Library, 100 Albany Street
Fruit of the Fungi is a small family-owned certified organic mushroom farm in Lebanon, NY. They have been selling mushrooms in CNY since 2008.
Hosting: Linda Smith, Brenda Switzer, Mimi Weber
CazCares item of the month: laundry/dish soap
June 2023
June 3
Spring Perennial Plant Sale
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Cazenovia Farmer’s Market
Please wear CGC logo attire
Village Planting Day
Date and time to be advised: meet at Common Grounds
Bring tools and wear CGC logo attire.
Chairpersons: Anne King and Marie Knapp
July 2023
July 19 (3rd Wednesday of the month)
"Field Trip to Critz Farms"
10:00 am, Critz Farms, 3232 Rippleton Rd, Cazenovia
Learn about this diverse and thriving family-owned business with Juanita Critz. A variety of crops, Christmas trees and farm products make Critz an amazing place - connecting people to farming.
August 2023
There will be no meeting in August; members are encouraged to visit the Horticulture Building at the NYS Fair
September 2023
September 5
“Open Meeting - How was Your Summer?"
In this open meeting, members will chat about their gardens, favorite gardening tips, tools and plans for the fall!
Hosting: Karen Minor, Allisyn Roszel, Anne Saltman
CazCares item of the month: a bag of fresh apples
September 12
“Field Trip to Aspinall's"
10:00 am Aspinall's, 8797 Route 5, Chittenango
We'll visit this local gem and tour their extensive growing fields, nursery operations, mum crop and learn from Dale Tuttle as he shares his insights on gardening and landscaping in CNY.
October 2023
October 3
"Hostas"
10:15 am, Cazenovia Public Library, 100 Albany Street
As the scientific editor of the Hosta Journal for the American Hosta Society, and a prolific Hosta hybridizer, Dr. Steven Chamberlain is the Hosta guy. He'll share incredible photos and his vast knowledge on the world of Hostas.
Hosting: Marie Knapp, Sandi Patrizio, Suzanne Munger
CazCares item of the month: 10 oz or larger spaghetti sauce
November 2023
There will be no meeting this month. Sign up to participate in holiday decorating, wreath hanging and garland festivities as we brighten the village with holiday adornments.
December 2023
December 5
Holiday Luncheon
11:30 a.m. Lincklaen House
Reservations are required. Please contact Roberta Cerwinski or Mary Jane Carney, luncheon coordinators.
CazCares item of the month: unwrapped holiday gift or gift card
January 2024
January 2
"The Gardener"
10:15 am, Cazenovia Public Library, 100 Albany Street
Grab your popcorn as we watch this incredible film that reflects on the meaning of gadening and its impact on our lives. The documentary tells the story of Frank Cabot's personal journey to create one of the most beautiful gardens in the world.
Hosting: Roseanne Courtade, Susan Grills, Barbara McCall
CazCares item of the month: breakfast cereal
February 2024
February 6
“What is That Yellow Bouy in Cazenovia Lake?”
10:15 a.m., Cazenovia Public Library, 100 Albany Street
Cazenovia Lake is the subject of several research projects on water quality and algae formation. Dr. Greg Boyer, Director of Great Lakes Consortium and biochemistry professor at SUNY ESF, will report on studies conducted since 2020 with data from the 2023 field season.
Hosting: Judy Blaas, Laurie Hunt, Julia Schotzberger
CazCares item of the month: personal hygiene products
March 2024
March 5
“Central NY: The Birthplace of the Modern Peony”
10:15 a.m., Cazenovia Public Library, 100 Albany Street
Carol Bradford is well known in this area, having been the garden writer for the Syracuse Post Standard for several years. We'll learn about peony history, culture and what makes this perennial so dearly loved.
Hosting: Phyllis Lawrenz, Nancy Loffredo, Bonnie McCabe
CazCares item of the month: laundry/dish soap
April 2024
April 2
Annual Meeting & Spring Luncheon
11:30 a.m. To be Determined
Induction of 2024-2025 officers and annual business meeting. Reservations are required. Please contact Roberta Cerwinski or Mary Jane Carney, luncheon coordinators.
CazCares item of the month: rice & pasta
Cazenovia Garden Club
