The Lamppost Initiative encourages private and public sponsorship to help create the public gardens of Camden. This year, town retailors and private citizens have stepped up once again to work with the Club. Planting and maintanence of 13 public spaces is manpowered by Club members and financially supported by donation. 

With pleasure, Camden Garden Club would like to thank each and every sponsor who generously gave to this vibrant Club activity.  For 100 years, the Lampposts have decorated the Main St. of Camden and it is our hope that it will continue to do so for the next 100 years.

We recognize Club member, Elisabeth Cohen for her slendid work in securing this year's sponsors. 

Go to camdengardenclub.org for more information about Club acitivities to include our inaugural Expo, which will take place on July 17...camdengardenclub.org/2025-garden-expo

The Camden Garden Club is the oldest garden club in Maine and welcomes members of all backgrounds, whether or not they live in Camden.

CGC is a member of: National Garden Clubs, Inc. New England Garden Club, Inc. The Garden Club Federation of Maine - The Medomak District

Mission

Our mission is to develop and preserve our environment by beautifying the community, enhancing public spaces, offering educational programs, and practicing resource conservation.

Conservation Pledge and Native Plants

We have a longstanding Conservation Pledge that we renew annually. We pledge to protect and conserve the natural resources of the planet earth and promise to promote education so we may become caretakers of our air, water, forest and wildlife. The Camden Garden Club is also a strong supporter of native plants.

History

The Camden Garden Club is a the oldest garden club in Maine. The Club was founded in 1915 by a group of like-minded women with the mission to develop and preserve the beauty in and around Camden, Maine. The Club was federated in 1931. Over a century later, our efforts have expanded to include promoting civic improvements, education and the conservation of our natural resources. The Camden Garden Club is a founding member of the Garden Club Federation of Maine and a longtime member of National Garden Clubs, Inc.. Learn more about our history. On November 29, 2022, Camden Garden Club became a registered independent 501(c)3 nonprofit. Its tax identification number is 01-0383583. Prior, it was fiscally sponsored by the Garden Club Federation of Maine, also a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit. Independent nonprofit status allows the Camden Garden Club to better fulfill its mission.