Capital Hudson Iris Society
(CHIS)
 

Serving Eastern Central New York, the upper Hudson River Valley and the Greater Albany Area

Capital-Hudson is part of the Garden Alliance.
Meetings are held at the
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Albany Country Office, 24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY
starting at 10:00 am with coffee & conversation followed by a brief meeting at 10:30
.

At 12:00 is our famous 'Dish to Pass' luncheon. The day winds up about 1:30 pm.

 

2026 Calendar  

 

July 18 - Summer Get Together Cookout - 10 am to 1:30 pm
Location: Cornell Cooperative Extenstion, Albany County Office, 24 Martin Road, Vooheesville, NY

The day will start with 'coffee-time' then a brief business meeting followed at noon by the famous 'Dish to Pass' pot luck luncheon. This will be indoors to keep diners and food cool & bug-free.
Shades of Green flyer containing more details.

 

August 15 & 22 -  9 am to 12 pm - Garden Alliance Sale at Faddegon's Nursery
1140 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY.

On sale will be irises, hostas, and daylilies. Arrive early as items sell out quickly  - Cash or check only.

Faddegon's Sale flyer containing more information.

 

September 19 - Garden Alliance Meeting - 10 am to 1:30 pm

Our speaker is, Kate Brittenham of Front Stoop Gardens, who will be doing a presentation titled."Imagine Wild Where You Are".

 

October 17 - Garden Alliance Meeting - 10 am to 1:30 pm

Native Conservation - Our speaker is Susan Lewis of Albany County Soil and Water Conversation which is a local governmental subdivision established to carry out a program for the conservation, use, and development of soil, water, and related resources. Susan will speak about the District's progarms and the technical assistance available.

 

November 21 - Garden Alliance Meeting - 10 am to 1:30 pm

Caring for Holiday Plants - Our speak is Lee Ryan, Master Gardener. Lee will speak on caring for those gift plants after the holiday season is over as will as general care tips for all houseplants to help them thrive.

 

December 12 - Garden Alliance Annual Holiday Party

Details to be announced.

 

 

 

 


President
Kathryn Mohr

 

Acting Vice President

Barbara Valicenti

 

Secretary
Michelle Young

 

Treasurer
Don Salhoff

 

There is no membership fee and anyone is welcome to attend our meetings. 

 

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