Rideau Lakes
Horticultural Society

Established in 1969, the Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society is a volunteer charitable organization. Our goal is to encourage interest and improvement in horticulture in our community.  Over 50 years of continuous involvement in Rideau Lakes, Ontario!

• Hold meetings respecting the theory and practice of horticulture;

• Encourage the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers on public and private grounds;

• Promote balcony and community gardening and outdoor beautification;

• Arrange field trips, contests, competitions and exhibitions related to horticulture and award prizes;

• Distribute seeds, plants, bulbs, flowers, trees and shrubs;

• Promote the protection of the environment;

• Promote and encourage organic agriculture and discourage genetically engineered products in the community and local food system;

• Promote the circulation of horticultural information through any media;

• Promote the benefits of therapeutic horticulture

• Stimulate an interest in the study of horticulture.

• We have an ongoing Community Orchard Project, launched in 2016  - click HERE for more information

• In collaboration with the Rideau Lakes Public Library, in 2020 we created the B.I.G bag project for kids - B.I.G stands for Beginners In Gardening - more information on our YouTube channel

• In 2019 we began a collaboration with Rideau District High School and helped with their greenhouse project, and hosted our annual plant sale with their help at the school. We received the OHA District 3 Sowing Seeds award in 2020. The Sowing Seeds Award is presented annually to a District 3 Society or Club which has demonstrated an engagement with youth in their community.

• We planted 2 pollinator gardens and received the OHA District 3 Pollinator Haven grant in 2018

• We distribute a quarterly newsletter called 'The Lilypad' to our members

• We host meetings, garden tours, flower & garden shows

• We are always looking for new members and volunteers!  Click on the 'Join our Society' button at the bottom of the page