HISTORY
1984-2024
December 18, 1984 Haldimand Horticultural Society was incorporated.
1986 was the first Annual Flower and Vegetable Show held at Oneida Central School where the monthly meetings were originally held.
We have continued with monthly competitions for members to showcase their talents. Competition entries may be placed the meeting hall between 6 and 6:45 pm. NEW TIME 2025.
Volunteer members care for public gardens at the Kinsmen Park Trail entrance near the dam along the beautiful Grand River, at the East entrance to the Ron Clark Memorial Walkway on the North side of the Caledonia bridge, at Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre, the Riverview Oasis Parkette, the Wigton & Renfrew Street Parkette, at the Seneca Centennial Hall in York, Hagersville Hospital, Cayuga town sign, waterfront pots at both Cayuga and Caledonia, and the big planter pot Hagersville.
Partnerships
Haldimand County provides us with partnership funding through a Community Beautification Funding Grant that is used to assist purchasing plant material, shrubs and trees in Haldimand.
Haldimand Horticultural Society (Hhs) has fundraising events throughout the year which helps with Beautification funds.
Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) is our mother association may also help out with grants if we apply and are accepted.