Friends of the Wild Flower Garden
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| The work of the Friends is funded primarily via donations, gifts and memorials made to the Friends. Virtually all such funds received go toward fulfilling our stated purposes of advancing, promoting and safeguarding the interest of the garden. Our work has two components: Education and material projects. |
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| Garden Refurbishment Projects. |
Recent project examples |
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| The Friends have undertaken funding various projects over the years to benefit the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary. These projects are jointly worked out between the Friends and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. These projects are funded from donations and memorials received by The Friends. The most recent projects are detailed in the link above. |
Donation Details can be found on our "Donations" page. In addition, you may give via GiveMN.org. |
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| Cary George Wetland Project |
Details Here |
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| As a tribute to Cary George, the Friends are raising funds to restore critical footpath structures in the Garden’s wetland habitat. These trail segments, including the wooden bridge next to Mallard Pool and the three wooden walkways south on Lady’s Slipper Lane, are popular among visitors and very much in need of replacement. It is true for Cary, as it was for Eloise, that the wetland is the heart of the Garden. We believe that this project in honor of our fourth Gardener will be a testimonial to his service as well as to the Founder and her vision. We need to raise $15,000 to fund this project. |
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| Reserve Funds |
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| The Friends maintain a reserve fund for purposes of funding support projects for the Garden and for organization expenses not covered by memberships. If you can make a contribution of $5,000 or more to our reserve fund, we can create a special "named" fund, the income from which will support Garden projects chosen by The Friends. The annual use of the earning of this fund will be reported to the donor. |
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| Estate Giving |
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Remember the Garden in Your Estate Plan.
Please consider a gift to benefit the Garden in your estate plan. Estate gifts can be made through your will or revocable living trust by a provision such as this:
"I give $_____ to The Friends of the Wild Flower Garden, Inc. to benefit the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary."
You can also leave a gift by naming the Friends of the Wild Flower Garden, Inc. as a beneficiary of a portion of your life insurance or retirement account. Thank you for helping us fulfill our mission to preserve and protect the Garden! |
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Friends of the Wild Flower Garden, Inc. P O Box 3793, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
"www.friendsofeloisebutler.org"040212 |
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