Enchanted Mountain Garden Club
of
Allegany
Our Projects and Activities:
Weekly Weed & Tend
Our Streetscape of Flowers
Wednesdays 8:00am May-Sept
Beginning in 2015 our goal was to develop a streetscape of planters on every corner, with cascading bright flowers to compliment the architectural beauty of the buildings on downtown Main St. Through joint efforts with the EMGC, the Village Board, local businesses, and the Cattaraugus County Department of Tourism, a grant was acquired, additional planters, watering system and flowers were purchased.
Now, every Wednesday morning at 8:00 am May- September look for the pink -shirted garden club members manicuring Main St flowers, plants and subways. Continued support from the Village plus fundraising activities by EMGC will ensure that the planters continue to be filled each year for months of enjoyment! Join us and get your pink shirt! Annual membership dues $25.
StoryWalk® Project: Bringing Books to Main Street Allegany
We are excited to announce that we are kicking off a community project: a permanent StoryWalk(R) on Main Street in the Village of Allegany, created in partnership with the Village of Allegany, The Allegany Library, and the Enchanted Mountain Garden Club of Allegany. The project will provide an outdoor reading experience for families, encourage walking and literacy, and add beauty and community pride to our downtown area.
A StoryWalk(R) displays the pages of a children's book on a series of outdoor signs along a walking path. Families read the story together, stopping at each station to view one or two pages, plus simple engagement prompts for additional fun for children.
Scarecrow Row: Stroll to See the Creations - Every October
For the 6th straight year, EMGC of Allegany will host Scarecrow Row along Main Street. We provide a wooden frame, then students, families, community members, organizations, and businesses are invited to create their own scarecrow.
From October 13 to November 1 the scarecrows will line the main street of Allegany creating a fun, festive experience for everyone - young and old!
And this year there will be a Scarecrow Trick 0r Treat event on October 31st from 2 to 3:30 pm.
Gazebo Decorating
Each fall and winter we decorate the gazebo at Town Hall to bring some seasonal cheer, even after our summer flowers have faded.
Seed Library
Are you a seed collector? We'd love for you to share some with our free seed library, inside the Allegany Public Library! And in the spring, remember to stop by to select some new varieties to grow at your home.
Directions for preparing the seeds for donation are posted at the library. Help us to grow this valuable community resource, and feel free to take advantage of what it offers too.
Gold Star Families Marker
EMGC is honored to provide a Gold Star Families Memorial Marker at the Allegany Town Hall Veterans Memorial. In September 2025 we held a dedication ceremony with friends and families of local fallen service members. May we never forget the sacrifices the Gold Star Families made and always remember the mission of the Gold Star Families organization - to offer Honor, Hope & Healing to those who have lost a loved one in service to our country in the Armed Forces.
Allegany River Park Memorials
The club has helped install many trees in River Park, including memorial trees, redbuds, and a line of trees along the edge of the transfer station and walkway. We also purchased memorial benches in the park for visitor rest and reflection along the waterfront.
Service Award
EMGC was honored in 2025 to receive the Rotary Club “Service Above Self” award for our efforts in the community
Garden Themed Educational Speaker Series
The topics of our speakers have included:
Art in the Garden
Beekeeping
Biochar
Garden Tool Sharpening
Gardening Tips
Harvesting and Planting Seeds Through the Seasons
How to Eliminate or Reduce Single Use Plastics
Hydrangeas
Landscaping with Native Species of NY State
Late Summer Seasonal Gardening
Local Farm Visits
Medicinal Herbs
Native Culinary Herbs for the Home Garden
Native Plants for Year-Round Color
Naturalizing with Daffodils
Perennial Garden Control & Propagation
Protecting Our Pollinators
Raised Beds and Square Foot Gardening
Soil & Cover Crops
Soil is Everything
Sustainable Gardening
…and more!