Welcome
Avondale Estates Garden Club (AEGC) was founded on June 10, 1931 when 34 women, at the invitation of Mrs. Germaine McGovern, gathered at her home at 22 Dartmouth Ave. Shortly thereafter, the women began to beautify public areas of the city.
The inaugural project of the Club was planting the Abelia hedge along N. Avondale Road. Labor was provided by workers from the New Deal’s Work Progress Administration (WPA). AEGC’s beautification program expanded to include the shores of Lake Avondale and the Bird Sanctuary beyond them.
Other sights we enjoy today that are the result of the effort of those hard-working AEGC women, include the Christmas tree at Clarendon and Avondale Plaza. An outstanding characteristic of the Club’s many efforts was the cooperation between the Club and City officials in making all these enhancements possible. Newspapers outside the community frequently recognized these cooperative efforts.
AEGC activities extended beyond its neighborhood and included more than beautification activities. These included contributions to the planting at the Governor’s Mansion and in Piedmont Park, presentation of various educational opportunities, and visiting garden related sites locally and around the state.
AEGC continues to reflect the interests of its earlier members with projects involving the City and areas statewide.
Our Garden Club is Still Busy During the Summer
When most people and clubs are taking summer breaks, Avondale Estates Garden Club is still busy with projects and activities.AEGC Members Adam Barton and Scott Legg spent some time this summer pruning the Avondale Elementary School Totem Garden which is located near the front entrance of the school. Avondale Estates Garden Club was responsible for creating this garden and has maintained it over the last couple of years with members weeding, mulching and pruning throughout the year.
AEGC Members Peggy Burgess, Kathy Hatfield and Karen Liebert cleaned up East Entrance to Avondale Estates located by the American Legion.
Both these areas are just a few of the green spaces that the Avondale Estates Garden Club created and maintains in the City.
Also, on Friday, August 23, there will be an event where we encourage our members to join in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. See details above.
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census
