City Guide
Flora and Fauna
American Rhododendron Society—Ann Arbor Chapter
Bonnie Ion, 769-2015
Meets four times annually to discuss horticulture. Guest speakers, garden tours, plant sale in May. Meets at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Call for meeting times. Dues $35, families $40. www.rhododendron.org
Ann Arbor Area Trout Unlimited
Mike Mouradian, 417-5121 or Gary Slauter, 994-7100
Local members of a national organization work to conserve cool-water fisheries. Trips, meetings, and “work parties” to improve river habitat for trout. National dues $17.50. gslauter@sigmarep.com, www.aaatu.org
Ann Arbor Bonsai Society
Bill Heston, 662-8699
For people interested in growing miniature trees in pots. Demonstrations, classes, workshops, and a show, Aug. 29 & 30, 2009. Usually meets fourth Wed. 7 p.m., U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Dues $25. wheston3@comcast.net, www.annarborbonsaisociety.org
Ann Arbor Companion Bird Club
2232 S. Main, #183 [map]Melanie, 662-4582 or Mary, 326-0720
Education about companion birds and information on nutrition, care, behavior, and rescue. Sponsors bird exhibition first Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Aug. at Weber’s Inn, 3050 Jackson. Meets second Sun. 1 p.m., Animal Kingdom Animal Hospital, second floor meeting room, 4990 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd. Dues $20 (includes newsletter). www.aacbc.org
Ann Arbor Garden Club
Nancy Hart, 665-7072
Sponsors speakers, workshops on home gardening and floral design, garden tours, and flower shows. Members care for gardens at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, and Cobblestone Farm. Meets Sept.-May, second Wed. 7:30 p.m., Matthaei auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro; public welcome. Dues $20. nhartgreen@aol.com, www.annarborgardenclub.org
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Ann Arbor Ikebana International
Nobuko Sakoda, 662-5616 or Madelynn Korzon, 761-6836
Dedicated to the Japanese art of flower arranging. Meetings include demonstrations, workshops, and presentations. Meets Sept.-June, usually second Thurs. 1 p.m., University Commons, 817 Asa Gray. Dues $60 (includes three issues of a Japanese magazine). Guests welcome. madkorzon@comcast.net, www.IkebanaInternationalAnnArbor.com
Ann Arbor Orchid Society
Neal Foster, 663-0756
Meetings include guest speakers, show and tell, table sales, and orchid and related-materials raffle. Orchid Festival in early spring. Meets Sept.-May, usually second Sun. 1:45 p.m., at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens auditorium, 1800 N. Dixboro. Beginners welcome. Dues: individuals & senior households $20, seniors age 70 & over $15, households $25. nealfost@umich.edu, www.aaosonline.org
Aquarium Society of Ann Arbor
Solomon David, 274-1722
U-M-based club open to anyone who likes aquarium fish. Members visit aquariums and pet stores, hear speakers, and trade fish. Usually meets Sept.-Apr., third Tues. 7 p.m. Check website for location. asaaexec@umich.edu,
sitemaker.umich.edu/aquarium.society
ArborSeeds
Meets by email to discuss gardening in Ann Arbor and in person for plant and seed swaps. valeriemates@unixmama.com, groups.yahoo.com/group/arborseeds/
Huron River Fly Fishing Club
639 Willis Rd., Saline 48176 [map]Dirk Fischbach, 944-1607
Chapter of the national Federation of Fly Fishers, dedicated to protecting the Huron River and teaching fly fishing. Meets first & third Thurs. 7 p.m. (July & Aug.: third Thurs. only), Gallup Park meeting room. Dues $20, plus national Federation of Fly Fishers membership $35. dfischmi@comcast.net, huronriver.pinckneymich.net
Huron Valley Fishin’ Friends
John, (248) 437-8539
Family-oriented fishing club organizes educational activities and fishing trips. Meets first Tues. 7 p.m.; call for location.
Huron Valley Rose Society
Sarah Hanifi, 424-9321
For people interested in growing or exhibiting roses. Father’s Day show. Meets Jan.-Apr. & Nov., second Sun. 2 p.m., and May-Oct., second Tues. 7:30 p.m., at U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 N. Dixboro. Dues $10. sehanifi@huges.net
Women's National Farm and Garden Association (Ann Arbor Branch)
1014 Robin [map]Sue Klass, 761-5413
Raises money for civic and environmental horticulture projects, scholarships, and community organizations. Grant applications due Nov. 1. Hosts Greens Market Dec. 3, 2009, and Garden Walk second Sat. of June. Meets Sept.-May, second Thurs. Dues $55. sueklass@umich.edu, www.annarborfarmandgarden.org
