About Friends of Noelridge

The Friends of Noelridge Greenhouse and Park are a friendly group of volunteers from Cedar Rapids and neighboring communities who assist the greenhouse staff. Our volunteers have a wide variety of skills that are matched to a need in the greenhouse or park.

Our primary task is to propagate and nurture the 60,000 plants that are found in all of the public spaces in Cedar Rapids. This includes city parks, the Eastern Iowa Airport, municipal golf courses, downtown Cedar Rapids, McGrath Amphitheater, and other locations. In addition, volunteers provide leadership for the many educational events that occur at the park and greenhouse. Volunteers lead informational tours for community organizations and school groups, assist the public during open house events, and help with maintenance and improvements in the gardens and in the Greenhouse.

Mission

Mission: Educate, Inspire, Enrich our community in the diversity and significance of plants and their impact on our environment. Honor and preserve the beauty of the Park and Greenhouse.

Vision: Be a treasured local and regional resource in showcasing and supporting botanical collections, plant propagation and programming while welcoming all visitors, supporters and volunteers. Be excellent ecological stewards.

Core Values: Hospitality, Inspiration, Integrity, Responsibility

Inclusion: We are dedicated to bringing people of all ages and backgrounds together to celebrate and nurture our connection with nature.

The Friends of Noelridge is a 501(c)(3) Organization, overseen by a Board of volunteers who seek to provide resources that support the work of the Noelridge Greenhouse and Park.

Board of Directors

President - Mary Moore

Vice President - Sarah Vieth

Secretary - Samantha Appleby

Treasurer - Wanda Lunn

At Large - Sona Christensen

Volunteer Coordinator - Angela Benson