Clubs & Groups

North Andover is home to groups that help care for our gardens and trails, preserve local history, and bring neighbors together. Explore what each organization does, visit its website, and check the membership information.

North Andover Garden Club

Founded in 1920, the Garden Club welcomes people who enjoy gardening, horticulture, flower arranging, conservation, or community service. Members help maintain gardens and plantings at Town Hall, Stevens Memorial Library, Parson Barnard House, and Patriots Memorial Park. The club also offers public programs, member workshops, an annual plant sale, and scholarships for students pursuing horticulture or environmental studies. Gardening experience is not required, and many programs are open to the public.

Membership: Annual dues is $45. Membership details

Friends of North Andover Trails (FONAT)

FONAT works to preserve, maintain, and improve North Andover’s trails and open spaces. Its site features trail descriptions and an interactive map, and the group organizes hikes and trail-maintenance efforts. Residents can use the trail information to discover local walks and learn about the natural and historic places along the way.

Membership: Annual membership starts at $20. Contributions support trail preservation and improvement. Membership details

North Andover Improvement Society

Founded in 1885, this nonprofit works to preserve the town’s natural beauty, rural character, and places of historical interest. Its members support projects that maintain and beautify parks, memorials, plantings, and trees. The Society also supports Friends of Patriot Park and Friends of North Andover Trails, and welcomes ideas for projects that benefit the community.

Membership: Membership starts at $15. Join or renew

North Andover Women’s Club

Founded in 1935, the Women’s Club brings women together through friendship, service, and community involvement. It meets at the North Andover Senior Center on the second Wednesday of each month. People interested in attending as a guest can contact the club for current meeting times and details about its programs and community initiatives.

Membership: Contact the club about membership

North Andover Historical Society

Established in 1913, the Historical Society discovers, preserves, and shares the history of North Andover. Visitors can explore the museum and exhibits, attend lectures and programs, visit the 1646 Bookstore, and learn about the Society’s historic properties and collections. Members also support the ongoing work of preserving local history for future generations.

Membership: Memberships start at $20. Benefits include access to properties and lectures, use of the research library, a quarterly newsletter, bookstore discounts, and reduced pricing for some events. Membership options

Membership fees and benefits were checked October 2026. Please confirm current details with each organization.