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FoRRGS AGM – Completed – Thank-You to Attendees!

April 2, 2026May 4, 2026
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Welcome 2026!

February 26, 2026
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Registrations Are Now Open! NARGS Conference and AGM

February 4, 2026May 5, 2026
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About Us

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Friends of Reader Rock Garden Society ("FoRRGS") is a non-profit, volunteer advisory group that works in conjunction with the City of Calgary to uphold the integrity and beauty of this Legacy Park/Garden and National Historic Site.

One man’s vision

In 1913, William Reader had a vision which transformed the city landscape into a garden oasis. By 1943, over 4500 plant varieties had been lovingly cultivated in the three acres of land adjacent to Union Cemetary.

Today, the rehabilitation and progress of the Reader Rock Garden continues as we strive to maintain Reader’s vision.

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📍 Canada’s First Green Flag Award Winner 🏆
📍 First Legacy Park in Canada
📍 Canadian National Historic Site
Spring unfurling 😍 May 8, 2026 Spring unfurling 😍 May 8, 2026
And the flowers began to turn, slowly, like they’d And the flowers began to turn, slowly, like they’d always known the melody. Waltz of the flower. Reader Rock Garden, May 8, 2026 #ReaderRockGarden #SignsOfSpring #CalgaryBloom #FlowersOfInstagram #SpringGarden
Magic and mystery Reader Rock Garden, May 8, 202 Magic and mystery Reader Rock Garden, May 8, 2026 #ReaderRockGarden #SignsOfSpring #CalgaryBloom #BlueFlower #SpringGarden
You don’t know how beautiful you are. Reader Rock You don’t know how beautiful you are. Reader Rock Garden, May 8, 2026 #ReaderRockGarden #SignsOfSpring #CalgaryBloom #FlowersOfInstagram #SpringGarden
Drink in the beauty. Life is beautiful. Drink in the beauty. Life is beautiful.
Flowers opening like they’ve been waiting for this Flowers opening like they’ve been waiting for this all along. “I could watch you for a lifetime” — and honestly, I just might. Reader Rock Garden, May 8, 2026 #ReaderRockGarden #SignsOfSpring #CalgaryBloom #FlowersOfInstagram #SpringGarden
Happy Mother’s Day to all who nurture, tend, and p Happy Mother’s Day to all who nurture, tend, and protect their own quiet corners of the world. This is the Upper Garden, Martha Rose Reader’s private retreat. While her husband William Reader worked across the rest of the garden, Martha kept this sanctuary just for herself. Their grandchildren remember being allowed in only with permission, and best behaviour was always required. Imagine Martha, from 1912 through 1944, retreating to this sanctuary above the house, watching the garden come to life below and around her. No noise, only the space she had claimed as her own. That small sanctuary still exists today. This photo was taken on May 8, 2026. We invite you to imagine having such a place for yourself. #HiddenGemYYC #GardeningHistory #SpringVibes #CalgaryParks MarthaReader Source: Reader Rock Ramblings, 2009, Volume 1, Issue 1, Page 3
Signs of spring: deep purple crocus in bloom. 💜 N Signs of spring: deep purple crocus in bloom. 💜 Nothing says hope like these little petals breaking through the soil. 📍 May 8, 2026 #SignsOfSpring #PurpleCrocus #SpringBloom #HelloSpring #GardenMoments
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