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The days are getting cool, the hours of sunlight are diminishing, and the leaves are turning color as we head towards the end of the year. In the Town Gardens between the Town Hall and the Robbins Library there will be many leaves, branches and other debris that require cleanup before winter arrives.  To spruce up this area, the Friends of the Robbins Town Gardens (FRTG) welcomes you to join its annual Fall Cleanup of the Gardens: Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 AM - 2 PM (Rain date: Saturday, November 14, 2026) This year we plan to continue with some weeding and clearing leaves and other debris from the reflecting pool area and other walkways.  Experienced gardeners may work with guides to perform selective pruning.  People of all ages…

The cost of our membership is $60.00, which runs from April 1st to March 31st each year. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Your membership payment or other contribution may qualify as a tax-deductible donation. Please consider supporting the Friends of the Robbins Town Gardens by becoming a member, renewing your membership, or by contributing a donation, today.  Why is your membership or donation important? Your membership dues and donations are critical for maintenance of the Town Gardens, since Town funding for maintenance only covers the cost for utilities, security, sanitation, litter control, reflecting pool maintenance, lawn mowing and some lawn fertilizing and seeding.  TheFriends of the Robbins Town Gardens was established to beautify, restore, maintain, preserve and improve the Winfield Robbins Memorial Garden (which includes the area around the Cyrus…

Members and non-members are invited to attend our Annual Meeting, where we will: Present our activities and accomplishments over the past year Review finances Discuss community outreach and recruiting/membership Present goals for next year Elect officers and board members We welcome your input!  If you can come, please email us at FRTG2018@gmail.com

Spring has arrived (finally!). In the Town Garden between the Town Hall and the Robbins Library there will be many flowering shrubs and trees, and vibrant shades of green as grass and new leaves come to life. To enhance the Garden, we welcome you to join our annual Spring Clean Up of the Garden: Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 AM - 2 PM(Rain date: Saturday, May 3, 2025) This year we plan to continue with planting pachysandra along the water rill, and to clean out dead branches and other debris that have accumulated over the winter months. Mulching and pruning may also be on the agenda. People of all ages who enjoy gardening are welcome to attend. We have tools, but it’s always helpful if folks can bring gardening…