Projects
Projects
Planned for 2024
Install Phase II of the Greenhouse Mural
Rear and Release 2 generations of butterflies
Update Educational Materials for children’s programming
Add new structures to beautify the outdoor gardens
Expand Tour Structure and Materials
2023 Projects
Raised all needed funds for Phase II of the Greenhouse Mural
First Place winner in the 2023 All American Selection (AAS) Garden Competition.
Updated Children’s garden with new fencing, additional plants and caterpillar tire structure
Installed 3 butterfly houses donated by Pack 39 cub scouts
Expanded the Holiday “Lights & Blooms” Open House to add another greenhouse, sell Holiday Decor, held for 2 nights
2022 Projects
Children’s garden updates: Installation of Standing Photo Boards and a painted gnome in the Children's Garden, as well as a new ‘crawl-through’ hollowed tree log, from a downed derecho tree, and a ‘redesign’ of Scarecrow Gene!
Participation in the Monarch Zone Research Project, rearing and releasing several hundred monarch butterflies by the middle of August.
Addition of a beautiful mural to the Greenhouse Entrance.
Replacement of the old wooden Friends of Noelridge Bench with a new granite bench.
Replacing and repairing trellises and arbors in the gardens.
Supporting of the 50 year Greenhouse Anniversary Celebration, as well as the Easter and Mother’s Day Showcases in the Greenhouse.
Hosted inaugural December Open House “Lights & Blooms”
Past Projects
Installation and Dedication of Jim Venneman Memorial Wind Spinners
Installation of a Free Little Library at the entrance to the gardens. Borrow a book. Return a book.
Master Gardener Display Herb Garden
First Place winner in the 2016 All American Selection (AAS) Garden Competition.
First Place winner in the 2015 All American Selection (AAS) Garden Competition.
Second Place award winner in the 2014 All American Selection (AAS) Garden Competition.
Construction of several shade structures.
Design and installation of a hosta garden.
Installation of benches and garden sculptures.