GARDEN AURORA
Est. 1918
Rooted in our town for 105 years
President: Donna Lewis
Vice President: Branislava Milosevic
Secretary: vacant
Past President and Treasurer: Cindy Scythes
Membership Director: Heather McFarquhar
Members at Large
Sonia Koczekan
Linda Bulloch
Margaret Auld
Jovan Milosevic
Jetta van der Pels (ex-officio)
Event Planning Chairpersons
Plant Sale - Donna Lewis
Flower Shows - Silvana Croce and Donna Lewis
Speaker Program - Cindy Scythes, Linda Bulloch
Meet Our Board of Directors
1990 - Illustration by Holly Williamson
Member of O.H.A. District 5
Garden Aurora is a part of the O.H.A. District 5.
Land Acknowledgement:
Garden Aurora acknowledges the need for ongoing learning about true history so collectively as gardeners, together we are able to make positive change through the journey of Truth and Reconciliation. As a garden society in York Region, we are thankful for the land we garden which is located on the traditional territory of many Indigenous peoples such as the Anishinaabeg, Huron-Wendat and Métis peoples and the treaty territories of the Haudenosaunee Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation. As gardeners; we recognize our shared responsibility to honour, respect and care for this land, its water, plants, and animals as we acknowledge its traditional guardians.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement:
We are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So we’re building a membership where difference is valued.
We’re always growing our network of members and programs and just like a garden, a garden club is a place to explore, grow, be enthused, provide support and enjoy.
Our society has been dedicated to, environmental preservation and community outreach projects to support Aurora's community. And for that very reason we invite all community members to join us in a space of social inclusion, freedom from discrimination and a place to improve overall health.
Regardless of race, colour, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation, everyone is welcome to exchange knowledge, learning about their gardens and how to remain active and having fun.
Member of O.H.A.
Garden Aurora is a member of the Ontario Horticultural Association.
We are always pleased to welcome new members and guests to our monthly meetings, please see the "How to Join" for location and time details. To join our two online meetings (February and March) as a guest/visitor please contact Cindy at scythes.kavchak@sympatico.ca
In 1991, our Society adopted the Aurora Geranium as its floral emblem with an illustrated image.
In 2012, we updated our emblem with a photo which appears below.
2018 marked our 100th Anniversary and we adopted a new logo and an unofficial name Garden Aurora for public use.
Our legal name remains Aurora Garden and Horticultural society.
2018- 100th Anniversary new logo
2012 - Photograph by Ray Matsalla