History of the Friends of the Wildflower Garden
FRIENDS HISTORY TOPICS
Documents of Friends Organization
Garden Projects - 2021 -2016 – Details of Current Project Plans and most those recent completed.
2012 Project details – Acquisition of wildflowers and ferns for east hardwood forest and understory trees for the same area.
2011 Project Details – Acquisition of wildflowers and ferns for east hardwood forest.
2010 Project Details – Acquisition of trees for the lowland hardwood forest.
2009 Project Details – Acquisition of wildflowers and ferns for east hardwood forest.
2008 Project Details – Acquisition of trees and shrubs for the hardwood forest west of the back gate.
Garden Projects History – Illustrated summary of all past projects funded by the Friends since 1952.
A Birdbath in the Prairie – Origin of the granite birdbath on the central hill - Upland Garden (2010)
Avery Birding Terrace – Creation of the Ken Avery Birding Terrace
Boardwalk – Photos and history of planning, construction, dedication and awards.
Great Medicine Spring – A history of the attempt to improve water flow and quality.
Martha Crone Visitor Shelter – Brief history of Building the Shelter
Restoration of habitat around the Wildflower Garden. Index page to articles and photos.
Student Transportation Grant Program - Organized in 2009, this program funds bus transportation for eligible school groups to visit the Garden.
Upland Garden Land Addition – Friends member Elaine Christenson writes on her involvement with the 1993 land addition to the Upland Prairie Garden. (Winter 1994)
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