About Us

 

Friends of Reader Rock Garden Society is a non-profit, volunteer advisory group that works in conjunction with the City of Calgary to uphold the integrity and beauty of this Legacy Park/Garden and National Historic Site.

We are dedicated to the preservation, interpretation and stewardship of the horticultural traditions and spirit associated with Reader’s garden.   Maintaining the educational vision and public enjoyment of the garden are our primary goals.

Est. 2003

Executive Board Members – 2024

President: Diane Dalkin
Vice-President: Vacant
Treasurer: Victoria Arling
Memberships:  Lena Cordell
Secretary: Catherine Ranger

Directors – 2024

Marcy Carlson, Bruce Dunlop,  Colleen McCracken,  Magdalena Muir,  John Percic 

Credits

Newsletter: Diane Dalkin
Social Media:  Vacant – Are you interested?
Website: Vacant – Can you help us?
Historical Photos: The City of Calgary, Reader Family
Photography: Rod Lachmuth, Diane Dalkin, Janet Washburn & Bob Germain

Head Gardener

TBD

Founders

Donna Balzer, David Matthews (late), Sheila Paulson, Peter Savage (late)

Affiliates

African Violet Society of Canada

Beaulieu Gardens of Lougheed House

Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs (BGSS)

Calgary Horticultural Society (CHS)

Calgary Rock and Alpine Garden Society (CRAGS)

Calgary Rose Society

Canadian Peony Society

Chinook Country Historical Society

Foothills Orchid Society

The Calgary Field Naturalists Society

The City of Calgary – Parks Department