September Meeting
2024-09-12 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Evergreen Garden Tour Report, By-Laws update and Introduction of Officers, June Plant Sale Wrap-Up

October Meeting
2024-10-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Putting Your Garden to Bed by Linda Campbell

Chee Chee Garden Weed and Wine
2024-10-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Idaho Springs Visitor Center, 2060 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Bring weeding tools and gloves.

November Meeting
2024-11-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Native Gardening and Landscaping by Casey Grimm
We will be collecting gifts for Santa’s workshop.

Holiday Party
2024-12-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Debbi Novotny’s Home, 121 Mill Creek Road, Dumont, Colorado, 80436

January Meeting
2025-01-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
“Dinner & Movie”

February Meeting
2025-02-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Tree Trimming & Pruning by David LaCroix

Brainstorming session for Elks landscaping
2025-02-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
This will be a casual brainstorming session where we’ll gather ideas for landscaping improvements, including planting around the front porch and signage, and seeking donations of plants and materials. Our goal is to finalize a plan that fits within our budget and can be completed before the July 4th weekend.
Come with creative ideas, and let’s make the Lodge even more welcoming! Looking forward to seeing you there.

March Meeting
2025-03-13 12:00 - 14:30 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Make a Terrarium with Debbi Novotny
We will make terrariums like the one pictured below. Please bring a clear container. All other materials will be provided.

April Meeting
2025-04-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Rain Barrels

Social Ethics Club 125th Anniversary High Tea
2025-05-03 12:00 | Castle Eyrie, 1828 Illinois Street, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Come celebrate the anniversary of the first club in clear creek county!

May Meeting
2025-05-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Rock Painting with Larrice Sell and Wendy Binninger

Plant Giveaway and Bake Sale
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Project Support Senior Center, 1402 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States

Historical Society of Idaho Springs Gala
2025-05-16 17:30 - 23:00 | Blackstone Rivers Ranch, 3673 Chicago Creek Rd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Come out and support the Historical Society. There will be dinner, live and silent auctions, a band, and dancing!

Idaho Springs City Clean Up
2025-05-17 | CO
Volunteers are needed to help clean up along the water-wheel area.
If you can help, please let Nancy Spletzer know.

Mill Creek Valley Historical Society Yard Sale
2025-05-23 09:00 - 2025-05-25 16:00 | Dumont Scool

Planting for the Elks Landscape Project
2025-06-01 11:00 - 14:30 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States

Plant Delivery for Plant Sale
2025-06-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Volunteers needed to help unload plants.

CGC Members and Friends only Plant Sale
2025-06-05 15:00 - 18:00 | CO

CGC Annual Plant Sale
2025-06-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-07 10:00 - 15:00 | CO

Blossoms and Beverages Garden Tour
2025-07-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Susy Foley’s, 1146 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
We will start at Susy Foley’s garden at 3:00, followed by Kerry Tierney’s at 4:00, and finally Tobi Howell’s at 5:00. We can take some time to visit, get garden ideas, and have a light snack and drink.

The locations are:
Susy Foley
1146 Colorado Blvd

Kerry Tierney
417 15th Ave

Tobi Howell
399 Virginia Canyon Rd.

Blossoms and Beverages Garden Tour
2025-08-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Debbi Novotny’s Home, 121 Mill Creek Road, Dumont, Colorado, 80436
Start at 1 PM at Debbi Novotny’s – 121 Mill Creek Rd.
Then at 2PM go to Stephanie Blocher’s – 852 Mill Creek Rd.
End up at Sandy Meier’s at 3PM – 1167 Mill Creek Rd.

September Meeting
2025-09-11 12:00 - 14:30 | Underhill Museum, 1414 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Welcome back meeting! We will have a seed exchange so bring seeds from your garden. This meeting will be held in the Underhill garden if the weather cooperates.

October Meeting
2025-10-09 12:00 - 14:30 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
A representative from the Wildlands Restoration Volunteers will share information about the wonderful work they are doing in Idaho Springs and other parts of Colorado. You can learn more about them at wrv.org.

November Meeting
2025-11-13 12:00 - 14:30 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Wendy Benninger will help us make wreaths for the holidays. You can bring a wreath to decorate or purchase a wreath for $10.

Christmas Party
2025-12-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Debbi Novotny’s Home, 121 Mill Creek Road, Dumont, Colorado, 80436
The club will provide ham and turkey, as well as drinks. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

January Meeting
2026-01-08 12:00 - 14:30 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Dinner and a movie

February Meeting
2026-02-12 12:00 - 14:30 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Debbi Novotny will give a presentation on hydroponics. We will also be nominating officers for next year.

March Meeting
2026-03-12 12:00 - 14:30 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
We will have a presentation on pollinators in the garden.
