Jobs: Friends of the Central Experimental Farm

Treasurer – Friends of the Central Experimental Farm

Treasurer – Friends of the Central Experimental Farm

The Treasurer is a member of the Executive Committee and is responsible for and advises the Board on financial and budget matters. This position is supported by a volunteer bookkeeper and requires experience/knowledge in managing the financial affairs of a business or of another not-for-profit charitable organization, as well as accounting experience using QuickBooks.  Professional designation is…

Director, Membership and Donations

Major responsibilities:  Developing and implementing strategies to grow membership and donations, as well as plans to encourage membership retention. The role includes working with the Membership Coordinator, who maintains accurate files for all membership and donations information. Qualifications/Skills:  Strong communication skills and effective interpersonal talent in working with a team of volunteers as well as…

Notes on a Japanese Garden

Notes on a Japanese Garden

“In a Japanese-themed garden, a small space holds big ideas about designing with plants, stone, water and “ma”, the all-important space in between. Part garden travelogue, part gardening experiment, this lecture aims to inspire.”   This is the fifth and last in a series of five lectures being presented by the Friends of the Central…

Sowing the Inspired Garden

Sowing the Inspired Garden

“Advice on seasonal gardening tasks such as sowing from seed, dividing perennials, trimming and clean-up. Tasks that will inspire garden splendour and good health.”   This is the fourth in a series of five lectures being presented by the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm and the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton in 2025 to offer timely and informative…