About Us

Welcome to Cambridge RIVERS’ EDGE GARDENERS!

We are one of the newest and fastest growing societies, incorporated under the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in Ontario, in 2017. 

“Why are so many people in the Cambridge area joining our enthusiastic group?”  


1. Celebrating 10 Years. The Board of Cambridge RIVERS’ EDGE Gardeners has planned some Special Events and Materials to celebrate this year, along with all of our regular program, which covers October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.

2. Price per member: for only $20 per adult and $5 per youth (12-18years). Children under 12 are Free, excluding RSVP events.

3. Our mission statement: “To provide opportunities for friends and family to embrace nature and build partnerships”.

 In other words:

  • lots of exciting activities throughout the year
  • inclusive for everyone- children, parents, grandparents, friends
  • concerned for all of nature– bugs, bees, butterflies, birds, trees, flowers…  
  • working as a partner within this wonderful community

4. Year-round events:  

A.  Included with Membership:

  • Presentations– Interesting presenters share their information at Temple Baptist Church, 400 Holiday Inn Drive, Cambridge (New Location for Fall 2026) unless otherwise noted. *See Events Page* for more details. Social time from 6:15 p.m. with the program beginning at 6:45 p.m. Refreshments and finger foods served. Includes the months of September, October, November, February, and March
  • Regular Communications will keep you interested and informed of all our activities via our twice yearly Program booklet, newsletters, photo albums and email updates
  • Program Booklet- Printed seasonally (May to September, October to April) All Members receive a detailed booklet outlining all the activities/events with details about each and every Garden Walk, Excursion, Activity, Presentation meeting, etc.
  • Garden Walks– Walk 2-4 gardens weekly from the end of May to mid August. Enjoy a large variety of self-guided tours of local private gardens and/or local businesses/farms every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., rain or shine. An early Spring Bulb Garden Walk was added in May 2026 and will be repeated in 2027. There are so many amazing local businesses to see this year. More details to follow on our March visit to Rock Maple Lodge. Get your program booklet or check out our website under Events for more details!
  • Excursions– an opportunity to visit various businesses in the Cambridge area. Rock Maple Lodge dates will be sent in February 2027 as the harvest time gets closer. See Event Page and 2026 Spring/Summer Program for details.
  • Anniversary Celebration – A Members Only event to celebrate our Members! Space is Limited. RSVP to attend. Located at different locations each year with complimentary refreshments and food. In 2025 we had record numbers come out to enjoy a Haskap berry wine tasting and ice cream with Haskap berry sauce at Blue Gables Acres Winery. In 2026 we visited Glenridge Hazelnut farms. What beautiful properties! For 2027 we will be celebrating our 10th year, so watch for details of this Special evening in August.
  • Volunteer Appreciation Dinner– We celebrate everyone who volunteers their time to help make all of our activities possible. We provide all volunteers from the TeaTime event and Garden Walks with a Complimentary Meal, put on by the Board at a beautiful property. By Invitation only.

B. For a minimal cost:

  • “Homes for the Holidays Tour”– during two days at the end of November, enjoy touring private Cambridge area properties seasonally decorated both inside and outside. Proceeds from this event will be given to Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region at the completion of their upcoming projects and the Cambridge Food Bank (new facility) for the planting of trees and shrubs.
  • Tea Time– Just before Mother’s Day in April, a delightful afternoon of sweet and savoury food, tea and all the fixings while being entertained by 2 informative presenters

Come and join the fun! See the Events tab for more information about each activity offered. See you soon!