The Friends of Government House Gardens Society
The Friends of the Government House Gardens Society (the Friends) is a registered, but not a charitable, Society. Members may volunteer for the Society, but this is not a requirement for membership.
The Friends are governed by a Constitution and managed by a Board of Directors. Major decisions about the development and maintenance of the gardens are made in cooperation with Government House and the Friends.
The Friends were formed in 1992 “to improve, preserve and enhance the grounds and gardens of Government House and to encourage the active participation of the people of British Columbia in their development and maintenance, in cooperation with the Province of British Columbia and Government House, for continuing use and enjoyment.”
The Friends of the Government House Gardens Society has grown from a small group of dedicated volunteers to a membership of 275, approximately half of whom spend many hours working in the gardens. Non-gardeners work in areas such as archives, library, photography, publications, greeting cards, administration, tour guides, education and special events.
The Friends operate year round with the greater part of the gardening work occurring March through October. All funds raised from memberships or fundraising events are channeled directly to improvements and maintenance of the gardens.
For more information please leave a message at (250) 356-5139.
The Cary Bulletin
The Cary Bulletin has been published since 1993 by The Friends of Government House Gardens Society.
Bulletin Publication Committee
Members include Marion Jensen, Lyn Anketell, Nigel Godfrey, Val and Howard Smith. Comments, suggestions, original and photo materials are welcome and may be left in the ‘Publications Folder’ in the Cottage, or contact any of the above-named members.
- Volume 18, Issue 3, June 2010
- Volume 18, Issue 2, April 2010
- Volume 18, Issue 1, January 2010
- Volume 17, Issue 6, December 2009
- Volume 17, Issue 5, October 2009
- Volume 17, Issue 4, August 2009
- Volume 17, Issue 3, June 2009
- Volume 17, Issue 2, April 2009
- Volume 17, Issue 1, February 2009
- Volume 16, Issue 6, December 2008
- Volume 16, Issue 5, October 2008
- Volume 16, Issue 4, August 2008
- Volume 16, Issue 3, June 2008
- Volume 16, Issue 2, April 2008
- Volume 16, Issue 1, February 2008
- Volume 15, Issue 6, December 2007
- Volume 15, Issue 5, October 2007
- Volume 15, Issue 4, August 2007
- Volume 15, Issue 3, June 2007
- Volume 15, Issue 2, April 2007
- Volume 15, Issue 1, February 2007
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