Mission Statement
Council House Front Door September 18, 2019 Picture Taken by Nancy Shirah
The purpose of our club shall be to stimulate interest and educate members in horticulture, flower arranging, conservation, the environment, bird study, flower show practice and roadside beauty.
Meetings
3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 pm, unless otherwise stated.
2026-2027 Programs
The Burke View Garden Club is always growing, and we love welcoming new members. Our programs range from hands‑on workshops to inspiring speakers, all designed to help our community learn and connect. Reach out anytime to discover what’s coming up and how you can join in.
September 16, 2026 1:00 pm, Kalamazoo Garden Council House
Make & Take “Salt 
& Pepper ” Snowman, With Christy Petill
October 21, 2026 1:00 pm, Marcia’s House 
Make & Take for your front 
door.
November 18, 2026 1:00 pm, Kalamazoo Garden Council House, Green Sale Workshop
December 9, 2026 12:30 pm, Christmas Luncheon at Martell’s
January, February and March 2027 No Meetings
April 21, 2027 12:30 pm, Connie’s House , Business Meeting & Luncheon
May 19, 2027 1:00 pm, Location TBD, Bird Report / Select a bird and report on it.
June 16, 2027 12:30 pm, Barb’s House , Annual Luncheon & Installation of Board Members “Bring A Dish To Pass”
July 21, 2027 12:30 pm, Lunch & Garden Tour
August 18, 2027 1:00 pm, Location TBD, Program / Flower Arranging,Nancy Shirah
Community Activities
- Bird feeders and seed at Kairos Dwelling
- Grace Valley Assisted Living: Flower Beds and Planters
- Flower Pots used for National Boys Tennis tournament at Stowe Stadium
- Volunteer with Kalamazoo in Bloom to fill spring planters at the Kalamazoo Transportation Center
- Holiday Green Sale – Participate along with other members of Kalamazoo Garden Council
Committees
- Birds, Butterflies & Bees
- Conservation/Environment
- Flower Arranging
- Garden Council Representative
- Green Sale Rep
- Horticulture
- Historian
- Membership
- Programs
Officers
- President: Nancy Shirah
- Vice President: Connie Wright
- Secretary: Marcia Wielenga
- Treasurer: Barb Eshuis
- KGC Club Director: Barb Eshuis
Club History
Fiscal Year: July 1 – June 30 | Organized: 1957 | Federated: 1962
Burke View Garden Club started with 19 members in 1957. Most of the members had new yards and very little knowledge of plants, gardens, and landscaping. They have held their own flower show every year, and many members entered other shows as well. They joined Kalamazoo Garden Council in 1959 and were Federated in 1962. Burke View has had many members who have held positions on the Kalamazoo Garden Council’s board.
Michigan Garden Club Life Members
- Barb Eshuis
- Linda Garaza
- Lloy Haw
- Linda Kelly
- Mary Jane Kriedler
- Delores Miller
- Connie Wright
- Nancy Shirah
