Donate to the Syracuse Rose Society!
Help the SRS with it's mission to preserve the Mills Garden and educate the community.
Become a Syracuse Rose Society member
Do you love roses? Would you like to learn more about them? Would you like to meet others who share your love of roses? Then become a member of the Syracuse Rose Society!
Download an application form here
Here are a few of the wonderful benefits of joining the Syracuse Rose Society
* Monthly Bulletin with lively, informative presentations of rose growing information and rose-related news
* Monthly meetings with speakers on topics such as selection of rose cultivars, rose culture, rose gardens of the world, and rose-related activities
* Annual garden tour of members' rose gardens
* Weekly work party in Mills Rose Garden of Thornden Park every Wednesday morning and some Saturday morning groups. It's great chances to learn and have fun while beautifying the environment
* Opportunities to purchase supplies and plants at group rates through the Society
* Fun, learning and socializing as members work together in information booths at the NY State Fair, local gardening events and local nurseries
* Consulting Rosarians available to help new members learn about planting and care of roses
* Specialized rose book loans through Society library
* Two rose shows per year in June and August
* Contacts with other rosarians around New York State and the U.S.
2026 Syracuse Rose Society Officers
A big thank you to these members who have stepped up to serve our Society!
President: Martha Roman
First Vice-President: Sonia Kragh
Second Vice-President: Deb Holihan
Third Vice-President: Michael Prockup
Fourth Vice-President: Darlene Lowell
Recording Secretary: Nancy Monast
Asst. Recording Secretary: Sharon Nauen
Corresponding Secretary: Any Dahlman
Treasurer: Peggy Adams