About Us

The Second District of FGCNYS was founded in 1925 and our aims are the conservation of our natural resources, beautification of communities, world gardening, organizations of youth groups, sponsorships of new clubs, floral design and the education of the public.

We, on Long Island, are part of Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, The Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs, National Garden Clubs, Inc. and are part of one of the largest volunteer gardening organizations in the world.

New & Noteworthy

2026 Calendar Now Available

The 2026 Second District calendar is now available. Check out the schedule of upcoming meetings and events.

More info on the Events and Calendar pages

Long Island Gardener Now Available

The digital Winter edition of Second District's newsletter, The Long Island Gardener, is now available on the Resources page! Check out the Trumpet Vine and upcoming events and deadlines

Member Clubs have the opportunity to donate to FGCNYS' Dig Deep and Water for South Sudan safe water projects

See the Community Projects and World Gardening pages for more info

World Gardening Program Appeal

Support for Member Clubs

We provide resources, event information, and community project details for member garden clubs in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk

Event Information

Stay updated with our district calendar, featuring events and activities for garden clubs in your area.

Community Projects

Engage with local initiatives and projects that enhance the beauty and sustainability of our communities.

A Message from the Director

As the leaves fall and the wind begins to stir, the holiday season is just around the corner. I’d like to take this moment to wish each of you a warm and joyful holiday filled with good fortune.

Here in the Second District, we are hard at work planning our newly renamed “March Mingle”—formerly known as President’s Council. The name was updated to reflect that the event is open to all, not just presidents. It will be held on March 9th at the Planting Fields Arboretum. We’re pleased to welcome Alex Calamia as our guest speaker and will also host a round-table–style session, featuring topic-focused tables designed to help our 31 clubs address common challenges such as: membership, awards, websites, flower shows, youth groups, and more.

Please also mark your calendars for our Annual Luncheon on Thursday, July 30, 2026. More details will be shared soon.

Always sending my best,

Elizabeth Walsh

Elizabeth Walsh, Second District Director

Get in Touch

Contact us for information on events, resources, and support for garden clubs in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk, New York.

Inquire

fgcnysseconddistrict@gmail.com