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The American Rhododendron Society is a not for profit organization whose purpose is to encourage interest and to disseminate knowledge about rhododendrons, azaleas, and companion plants.
It also provides a medium through which all persons interested in rhododendrons and azaleas may communicate and cooperate with others through education, meetings, publications, scientific studies, research, conservation and other similar activities.
It also provides a medium through which all persons interested in rhododendrons and azaleas may communicate and cooperate with others through education, meetings, publications, scientific studies, research, conservation and other similar activities.
The Great Lakes Chapter serves members residing in Western Pennsylvania, NewYork, Ohio and Eastern Michigan.
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Membership in the Society affords, among other benefits, affiliation with a local chapter. ARS chapters are located throughout the United States and Canada and in Denmark, The Netherlands, Scotland, Sweden and Sikkim.
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News & events
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May 25-26, 2019
PLACE: Holden Arboretum
9550 Sperry Road
Kirtland, Oh 44094
HOSTS: Juliana Medeiros
25th GLC Members Agenda:
11 AM - Noon GLC Board Meeting
Noon - 1 PM Boxed Lunch
1 PM - 4 PM Private Garen Tour
6 PM - 8 PM GLC Banquet Dinner and PLant Auction
8 PM - 9 PM Private Screening "A Passion for Rhododendrons"
25th Public Agenda:
10 AM – 4 PM Get Ready to Grow- Activities
4 PM - 6 PM Get Inspired to Bloom - Public Seminars
26th GLC Members Agenda:
10 AM - Noon Private Garden Tour
Noon - 4 PM Guilded Tours of Holden Aurboretum