Manhattan Chapter of the
North American Rock Garden Society
(MCNARGS)
WELCOME!
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The Manhattan Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society, founded in 1987, is a group of gardening enthusiasts who are interested in an eclectic range of plants, with emphasis on alpine and rock gardening selections.
Our programs cover a broad spectrum of special interests such as rock and alpine, succulents, woodland, bog, and planted walls, as well as trough and container gardening. While we’re based in New York City, we welcome members in any location.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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Monday, June 2 at 6:30pm
TOUR: New York Marble Cemetery -- A Hidden Sanctuary on the Lower East Side
Our very own Gresham Lang will lead us on a tour of this historic (1830) cemetery on lower Second Avenue. Refreshments will be provided.
* Open to MCNARGS and NARGS members only
* Registration required by May 29
* 41 ½ Second Avenue (between East 2nd and East 3rd Streets)
​More details are in the May/June issue of The Urban Rock Gardener or you can send us a query via the Contact Us page of this website.
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Thursday, June 26 at 6:00 pm
TOUR: The Lotus Garden -- A Little Slice of Heaven Above a Parking Garage
Another hidden treasure -- on the Upper West Side! MCNARGS members Shanna Forlano and Nancy Froud are volunteer gardeners at the Lotus Garden and are delighted to show us around this serene oasis of beauty.
* Open to MCNARGS and NARGS members only
* Registration to manhattannargs@verizon.net is required / register by June 25.
* West 97th Street, between Broadway and West End Ave, just east of the
parking garage. Look for the sign on the wrought iron gate.
​ * More details are in the May/June issue of The Urban Rock Gardener or you can send us a note via the Contact Us page of this website.
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Monday, September 15 at 6:00pm
Program TBA In-person at The Center
Speaker: Michael Hagen, Curator of the Rock Garden and Native Plant Garden at the New York Botanical Garden
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Monday, September 22 at 8:00am
Early Bird Tour of Little Island, led by Orrin Sheehan, Head of Horticulture
More information to come
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The Center is located at 208 West 13th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues.
It is easily reached by subway and is a short walk from the 14th Street stations of the 1,2 and 3 trains
(at 7th Avenue), the A,C,E and L trains (at 8th Avenue), and the F,M and L trains (at 6th Avenue)