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We Extend a Warm Welcome to Nancy Gerts, Youth Education Specialist,

and We Have a Quilt Raffle!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"I attended Michigan State University and received a BA and MA in Curriculum and Education.  I enjoyed teaching on the elementary level in East Grand Rapids for 20 years.   I was fortunate to be able to teach young fives through fifth grade during my teaching career.  After retiring from teaching in 2002, I became the Executive Director of Big Sable Point Lighthouse in Ludington, Michigan.  It was exciting and fun working for this popular nonprofit organization. I have two adult children and four beautiful grandchildren.
I love working with children of all ages and I am thrilled to be a part of the staff of the Leila Arboretum Society. Educating children and nurturing nature and the environment is important to the survival of our planet.  The Children’s Garden is an exciting and beautiful place.  I look forward to watching the garden bloom and blossom, just as the children who enter it will." ---Nancy Gerts

“If you are thinking a year ahead, sow a seed.  If you are thinking ten years ahead, plant a tree.  If you are thinking one hundred years ahead, educate the people.”    Kuan – Tsu, 3rd Century BC 

Quilt Raffle

Master Gardener, Dorothy Weeks is leading the raffle project and the first prize is this handmade applique quilt measuring 90"x90". Second prize is an original watercolor painting by Gert Hickman, one of our stunning local artists! Some of Gert's other great works can be seen in the Children's Garden. Third prize is an autographed clay pot filled with blooming houseplants for the patio in the summer and a sunny window in the remaining months. Tickets are on sale now at Springfield Landscape for $1 each or 6 for $5. Or get them at the Leila Arboretum Plant Sales or the Battle Creek Garden Tour.

 

Hurray! It's Plant Sale Time Again!

Mark Schauer and his lovely wife choose a great begonia basket

Come to the Leila Arboretum Spring Plant Sale Fundraiser at the Horticulture Training Center at 103 Limit Street, (click on the Contact Us page for a map to the site and the Calendar of Events page for more plant sale info.)

Friday, May 9th is Members Night from 4pm to 7:30pm. Become a member at the door and shop in a relaxed atmosphere with freshly stocked plants and the best selection. Plus get the added bonus of members' savings on all plant purchases!

Saturday, May 10th is the big day with the sale open from 9am until 4pm. Members still save on plant purchases on Saturday, but be prepared for a big crowd and the selection to dwindle fast! Come early and keep a sharp eye out for great plants on every table!

To see a preliminary copy of the 2008 plant sale list, click here!

 

 

 

Newsletter (Winter 2008)

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