General Information
The Winkler Horticulture Society was formed in 2000. A group of residents organized, with the objective to beautify the City of Winkler with horticultural plantings.
The number of volunteers within the society have continued to grow, with a membership now exceeding 15 members. Over 100 residents of Winkler volunteer each summer, assisting the society members with planting and maintaining public planting areas.
Membership in the society is not restricted to residents of the City of Winkler, although in general members either work or reside in Winkler.
The Winkler Horticulture Society is a volunteer organization under the direction of the City of Winkler's Parks and Recreation department. Annually, the society submits a budget through this departments for funding of upcoming projects. Additional fundraising is done by the society.
Fundraising Events have included:
- Gardening Workshops
- Spring Plant Sales
- Summer Yard and Garden Tours
- Bake Sales
There is a unique blend of civic and volunteer employees working together. They contribute to the thriving success of our city.
The City's Parks and Recreation department provides personnel to water all community plantings. They undertake tilling, tree removal and other maintenance work required by the society to complete projects.
