Early Bronte Village residents participated actively in the Society, both as members and on the Board. These long-time residents were involved in many community activities (school, Church, the fishery, early commerce and recreation). They were invested in the area, using their time and energy to improve their community.

In the 1930s, Mr. Robert A. Hopkins served as a principal at Centriller School, Bronte. He encouraged junior programs at the Bronte Horticultural Society (BHS) and sponsored youth groups in the community. The students at his school were involved with planting seeds, poster and essay contests, and bird house competitions. The first school garden was established in 1938. According to the minutes of the Society, Mr. Hopkins was an auditor for the Society.

On 15 June, 1939, BHS planted two Blue Spruce trees at the Bronte Public School (later called Centriller) in memory of Elizabeth Cudmore (nee Clary) for her work in starting the first Home & School Club in Bronte and for her work as Vice-Chairman for the Ontario Home & School Club.

In the 1960s, the Society held "Bring and Buy" sales at the general meetings - proceeds were intended for the Centennial Fund.

It read, "Donated October 1974 in memory of R. Eldon Perkins by BHS and OHS." The Perkins family was known for their greenhouse business from 1924 to 1973.

The Society funded a number of public installations in the area, including:

- 1938: A large fountain donated to Commemoration Park. The Fountain was unveiled July 13 1939. However, no one knows where this park was. It was originally suspected that it was at the south end of what was later called Centriller Public School. Others have suggested that it was at the Gore. The Society has been unable to confirm either and so the investigation continues.

These two benches were placed in memory of past members of the Society.

Inscription reads "Presented in 1998 to Honour Deceased Members of Bronte Horticultural Society."

There have been some noteworthy milestones, as found in the Society minutes:

1. April 1952: "It was suggested that if the (flower) show could be held on Tuesday, as the first day, that there would be a better chance to cut flowers Sunday evening - giving time to the wives who are working and to the husbands to assist."

2. November 1956: Letter from Oakville members stating that, due to large numbers of members who are residents of Oakville, who find the driving difficult, it had been suggested that an Oakville Horticultural Society be formed.

The Society celebrated its 75th Anniversary, April 2000 – each member was given a replica of the certificate declaring BHS as a Society, organized March 15, 1925. The original document was signed by the Minister of Agriculture and Superintendent of Horticultural Societies.

In 2012, at our Annual General Meeting, which is now held in December of each year, we recognized some long-term members of our organization with 20-year pins.

Of course, we would be remiss not to mention the celebration of our 90th anniversary in April, 2015.

There’s no better way to celebrate than with a piece of cake!

Present for the unveiling were Bronte Horticultural Society President Paula Warwick, John Leard, President of the Bronte Historical Society, Bronte BIA’s Vice-Chair Carolyn Moshtagh and Executive Director Ann Sargent, Local and Regional Councillor Sean O’Meara and BIA Board Member/Ward 1 Councillor Ralph Robinson.