California State Grange

06/14/2026

Granges build community in all kinds of ways.

At Dow's Prairie Grange 505 in McKinleyville, that means game night. Dungeons & Dragons, tabletop roleplaying games, board games, card games, raffles, dinner, and a room full of people spending time together.

That is the value of a Grange hall. It gives a community a place to show up, bring the family, meet friends, and make new ones.

We love seeing Granges across California keep their halls active, useful, and welcoming.

Nice work, Dow’s Prairie Grange #505. Follow California State Grange to learn more about the Grange community.

06/14/2026

On this Flag Day 🇺🇸, we honor the American flag as a symbol of unity, service, sacrifice, and the enduring promise of our nation.

For generations, Granges across America have proudly displayed the flag in our halls, carried it in parades, and gathered beneath it as neighbors committed to strengthening our communities and our country. As we look toward America’s 250th anniversary, Flag Day reminds us that patriotism is not just something we celebrate — it is something we live through service, civic involvement, and care for one another.

Today, we proudly fly Old Glory and reflect on the values that continue to bind rural and small-town America together.

06/11/2026

We are honored to welcome John Benedik, III, of Flemington, New Jersey, as the National Grange Representative for the California State Grange Convention. 🌟

John is a 44-year Grange member and currently serves as President of Stanton Grange #148, President of Hunterdon Pomona Grange #3, President of the New Jersey State Grange, and National Grange Vice President, a role he was elected to in 2023.

Outside of the Grange, John works as a bank manager, enjoys reading John Grisham novels, and is a big New Jersey Devils fan. 📚🏒

Join us at Convention and help us give John a warm California Grange welcome! More information and registration are available at the link in our bio and www.castategrange.org/grange-convention

06/08/2026

We love to see a multi-generational Grange!

06/04/2026

Convention is more than a meeting, it is a chance to connect, serve, and grow alongside Grangers from across California.

At the 151st Annual California State Grange Convention, members can meet fellow Grangers, join important conversations, serve on committees, learn more about the work happening across our state, and help shape the future of the California State Grange.

Whether you are a longtime member or attending for the first time, convention is a meaningful way to get involved, build relationships, and bring new ideas back to your local Grange.

Visit castategrange.org/grange-convention to learn more and make plans to attend.

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06/02/2026

Tonight is the June Lecturer Zoom at 7PM!

Spend your Tuesday evening connecting with fellow members during a live Zoom conversation led by State Lecturer Suzanne Davis. These gatherings are all about sharing ideas, building community, and creating meaningful conversation across the Grange.

Tonight, June 2nd at 7PM

Join through this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/postattendee?mn=9U6y0Gc8wK9OjxEfy7y9oKqpUDY2j2D9OAsS.LqGHy_PC1gezKVtz

06/01/2026

Fun fact: California’s almond bloom is the largest pollination event annually in the world, with beekeepers from most US states supplying nearly a million beehives (close to half the beehives in America) for this event. 🐝

June is National Pollinator Month, and communities across America have a lot to thank pollinators for. Bees, butterflies, birds, bats, and other pollinators help support the crops and plants that feed our families, strengthen local agriculture, and keep ecosystems healthy.

Across the country, pollinators are essential partners in agriculture and food production. Without them, many of the fruits, vegetables, nuts, and flowers we rely on would struggle to grow.

This month, we are celebrating the small creatures that make a big impact on our communities and encouraging Granges everywhere to think about how we can support pollinator-friendly spaces in our hometowns.

How is your Grange supporting pollinators, gardening, conservation, or local agriculture this summer? Share your photos, projects, and ideas in the comments! 🐝🌻

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Don't miss next month's Lecturer Zoom on Tuesday, June 2nd!

Spend your Tuesday evening connecting with fellow members during a live Zoom conversation led by State Lecturer Suzanne Davis. These gatherings are all about sharing ideas, building community, and creating meaningful conversation across the Grange.

Tuesday, June 2nd at 7PM

Join through this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/postattendee?mn=9U6y0Gc8wK9OjxEfy7y9oKqpUDY2j2D9OAsS.LqGHy_PC1gezKVtz