Morris Arboretum’s ‘Ethel Day’ Symposium:

‘Unearthed History of Black Garden Clubs in America’

African American gardeners have contributed to the gardening paradigm, the beautification movement, and American history for centuries. This year marks the 90th Anniversary of the Negro Garden Club of Virginia, which was a pivotal moment for African American gardeners and their efforts to organize. In this one day, two-hour virtual symposium we celebrate and reflect on how that work impacts our communities today.

Morris Arboretum invites you to join the conversation and to learn about the influence, relevancy, and significance that African Americans have added to the gardening movement.