Aug sept oct16 newsletter

Vol. 36, No. 3 • august-september-october 2016

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Crow-mmunity

Scarecrow Trail » page 3

7th Annual

Fall Plant Sale » page 3

Guest Welcome Center Update » page 8

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General Information

Garden Board Members

Website: www.hsvbg.org

Board of Directors Linda Green, Chairman John Allen Cynthia Almodovar MG (Ret.) Joe Bergantz Penny Billings Paul Bogosian Lynn Carden LTG (Ret.) Mark Curran Mike DeMaioribus Carolyn Faraci Kyle Findlay Cindy Gray Mary Griffith David Harbarger Warne Heath Marc Jacobson Terry Lewis Beth Richardson Emily Robertson Reba Rogers Jan Smith Bill Stender Jay Stowe MG (Ret.) Al Sullivan Kathi Tew

Hours: April - September: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM Thursday, 9 AM - 8 PM (or dusk) Sunday, 12 - 6 PM Winter Hours » October - March: Monday - Saturday, 9 AM - 5 PM Sunday, 12 - 5 PM

Garden of eat’n: 256-830-4447 ext. 224 Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 AM - 2 PM Menu available at www.hsvbg.org Telephone: Garden Attendant: 256-830-4447 + ext.

Fax: 256-830-5314 Garden Departments: Butterfly Releases, ext. 294 Development, ext. 239 Education: 256-837-4344

or 256-837-4104 Facility Rental, ext. 237, 243, 251 Group Tours, ext. 223 Membership, ext. 229 Memorials/Honoraria, ext. 228 Shoppe at the Garden, ext. 221 Sponsorships, ext. 239 Volunteers, ext. 238

Advisory Board Terry Bradford, Chairman Shirley Brown Carole Anne Ellers Mary Grace Evans Kerry Fehrenbach Jeff Gronberg Paula Lecher Eric Mills Tony Osani Dr. Ken Rivenbark Chris Robinson Dr. Jim Rogers Beth Sippel Carol Tevepaugh Foundation Board John Wynn, Chairman Phylis Baron Bobby Bradley David Lucas Roy Nichols John Purdy Linda Smith Bill Snoddy John Stallworth Middie Thompson Beth Wise

senior staff:

Mission:

Our Garden will achieve world-class recognition by balancing year-round botanical displays, strong educational programs and specialized research. The unique aspect of our Garden will be the blending of traditional botanical garden elements, the aesthetic heritage of our region, the conservation of our natural resources, and our thrust into the future. |

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we would have had a drop off in attendance. Instead, we have been able to convert visitors to members and I am proud that our household memberships have hit 8,000 again. With some of our excellent programming in special events and education, I am confident that the number will be the new threshold.

Take your time as you peruse the newsletter, and plan to be more engaged at the Garden. Get to know us inside and out ... and bring a friend with you!!! Sign up for one of the classes or events that you might not have attended before. UNcorked looks like a lot of fun or join us for the Annual Membership meeting, where you can review the scrapbooks, help us honor our Volunteer of the Year, catch up with friends and get an update on all that is going on!

CEO | Paula Steigerwald Chief Operating Officer | Kathy Gilder VP of Guest Experience | Melissa Riley VP of Communications & Programming | Carol Casey VP of Institutional Advancement | Amy Hamilton Director of Education | Soozi Pline Director of Horticulture | Niki Sothers Director of Finance | Amy Moore

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With some very hot weather, in addition to a rather major construction project in the front of the Garden, you might think

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The Nominating Committee presents the following recommendations for consideration and approval by the Board of Directors and approval by the general membership at the September 20 Annual Membership meeting: • Beth Sippel to fill a vacancy on the Board (1 year) • Beth Richardson, Kyle Findlay and Penny Billings to serve a second three-year term • Jan Smith to serve her first full threeyear term aftern completing a 1 year vacancy term • David Bier, Tharon Honeycutt, Lana Ritch and Kim Lewis for their first three-year term.

....and by all means, DON’T MISS THE FALL PLANT

SALE!!! No place can you find this selection of native plants, perfect for your landscape. Enjoy the sale... either as a customer or maybe a volunteer! For a special evening, treat yourself to our Fresh from the Garden, farm to table event.

We don’t take your membership support for granted and want to ensure that you get the most out of it.

Remember that we stay open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays through September to help you beat the heat so come enjoy the Garden at a different time of day. Let us hear from you about all that you want your Garden to be.

This is such an amazing team. . . staff and volunteers working so very hard to give you what you want in

YOUR botanical garden. It’s growing. . . so get involved and be a part and enjoy it even more.

Paula Steigerwald, CEO

featured events Uncorked at the Garden Thursday, August 11 6 – 8 PM » NICHOLS ARBOR Don’t miss this special evening sipping and sampling a variety of wines. Enjoy a selection of local favorite appetizers. Meet wine maker Bjoern Lanwer as he shares his wine story. Autographed bottles are available for sale.

CROW-mmunity

• Whole Foods Cheese Expert discusses delicious cheese and shares samples.

• Local favorite Piper & Leaf will provide refreshing artisan tea.

• Sway to the PMB Band as they play cool relaxing Garden music.

September 1 - October 31

Members $30; Non-Members $35. Tickets can be purchased at hsvbg.org or contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447, ext. 241.

Visit Scarecrow Trail and revel in this year’s theme “CROWmmunity”.

Bring your cameras and photograph the wonderful scarecrows and hay bale art throughout the Garden.

Have fun finding your way through the Sorghum Maze, grab a seat on a hayride and vote for your favorite crows through the end of the month of September. Voting forms may be picked up at the Visitor’s Service Desk.

7th Annual

Fall Plant Sale Friday, October 7 • 9am – 5pm Saturday, October 8 • 9am – 5pm Rain Day: Sunday, October 9, noon – 4 pm

Open to the general public • Beautiful Plants for Sale Children’s activities • Soil Testing Gardening Talks and Demonstrations Hosted by the Huntsville Botanical Garden and the Garden Guild, the plant sale is open to the public and features unique plants, trees and shrubs native to Alabama. It will also feature plants that attract birds, bees and butterflies. Activities will include garden talks, vendors and soil testing by Master Gardeners of North Alabama.

Fall is the best time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials in your garden, so mark your calendar and watch for updates on The Huntsville Botanical Garden website, www.hsvbg.org.

NEW ADDITION » Education night Thursday, September 29 » 5:30 pm featured subject » creating Sustainable Gardens This will be a catered event with silent auction.

Please check website for ticket information.

Photo by Bob Gathany - AL.com/The Huntsville Times

Keep it Growing

For more information, visit hsvbg.org or contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org.

Sponsored by:

Painted Pallet Project Be sure and visit our newest exhibit of over 40 Painted Pallets on display near Hammock Haven in the Garden. Local artists have given life to our nature theme.

Butterflies, trees, waterlilies, dogs and even zebras are on display until October 31. Some are being donated to the Garden for a silent auction at our Annual Dinner in September. www.hsvbg.org

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events Fidos After 5 EACH Thursday in August and September, the Garden is “going to the dogs.” Back by popular demand, our r August - Septembe four-legged friends are welcome in the Garden each Thursday evening, 5 pm - dusk. Leash up Rover, pack a snack and head to the Garden for a tail-waggin’ good time.

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$1/pooch per visit or purchase a $5 Paw Pass for the season. Garden sponsored by: admission or membership for humans. Contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 241 for more information.

Serenading the Seasons Thursday evenings in August & September » 6 – 8 PM (or dusk) Come out to the Garden to enjoy an eclectic blend of musicians each Thursday evening as they perform their own unique genre of music in the shade of the Cedar Glade!

Wine will be available for purchase from the Shoppe in the Garden from 6:00-7:30 pm.

This is a relaxed family event, so grab the lawn chairs and a picnic dinner and we’ll see you in the Garden!

Free with Garden membership or admission.

Giveback Day - HEALS, Inc. Friday, September 30 • 9 am - 6 PM Giveback Day will team up with HEALS, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Madison County, dedicated to providing accessible quality, school-based primary health care for children through collaborative efforts with the Huntsville City/Madison County school systems and the medical community. They are requesting toothpaste, toothbrushes, Dimetapp, Mucinex and Robitussin.

And they are always collecting shoes for school children. Each item donated allows admission for one person.

Contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org with questions.

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annual Summer Tomato Contest Sunday, August 21 » 1:30 – 3:30 PM Anderson Education Center Prizes will be awarded in three categories for both adult and child entries: Best Tasting Best Cherry Tomato Biggest By Weight $5.00 to enter plus garden admission for non-members. Visit hsvbg.org to register!

Daylily Sale

Paws & Prints Saturdays, October 15 & November 5 10 – 11:30 am Grisham Pavilion Use your dog’s paw print to create fun works of art.

Paw print paintings use non-toxic paints and a ready to hang canvas. Paint flowers or abstract art to take home. These make wonderful gifts for the upcoming holidays! Water, light refreshments and dog treats provided.

Members $30; Non-Members $35. Visit www.hsvbg.org to register or contact Tamara Huron at thoron@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 241 for more information.

Members Day: Thursday, September 15 9 am – 4 pm Open to Public: Friday, September 16 » 9 am – 4 pm Saturday, September 17 » 9 am – 1 pm Due to construction, this year’s sale will be held by the Grisham Pavilion adjacent to the visitor center parking lot.

spirits in the garden Thursday, October 27 6 – 8 PM » NICHOLS ARBOR

Garden admission is not required to sale area.

Celebrate All Hallows’ Eve while sampling botanical spirits and seasonal craft beers.

Delicious ghoulish appetizers for sampling.

Costumes are welcome, but not required for this spooktacular event. Live music and a few spooky stories will make you scream for more.

A Hoot in the Night

Members $35; Non-Members $45. Contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 241.

These easy care plants will be available in pink, red, yellow, purple, and orange as well as multi-colored daylilies.

Friday, September 23 6 – 7 pm » Boeing Toyota Amphitheatre Celebrate fall with A Hoot in the Night owl show! The owls are brought to us by the Alabama 4-H Center Coosa River Science School.

The presentation includes the history of owls and why they are beneficial to our ecosystem. Bring your camera to photograph the beautiful birds.

Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome and a concession stand will be available.

Admission is $5; Family Pack $20. Children 3 & under are free. Visit www.hsvbg.org for tickets or contact Tamara sponsored by: Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 241 for more information.

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Bootanica Saturday, October 29 10 AM–1 PM Children’s Garden Mark your calendars for your favorite fall event, Bootanica! This fun filled spooktacular day is appropriate for all ages. Put on frightening costumes and come out to the Garden for a ghoulish good time. We’ll have games and activities along with a Parade of Costumes at 11 am. Enjoy a Hay Ride through the Scarecrow Trail to visit the Sorghum Maze. The fun includes apple bobbing, face painting and pumpkins for the kids. Steve the DJ will add to the festivities.

Purchase tickets for kids at hsvbg.org.

Members $5; Non-Members Garden admission plus $5.

For further questions, contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 241.

events & education Monarch Butterfly Tagging Program Monarch Watch Butterfly Tag and Release Make sure you visit Houses, Huts & Habitats!

It’s here through the end of October.

Now thru October 31 Thank you to our generous sponsors and builders who made this special exhibition possible!

Presenting Sponsor:

Saturday, September 17 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM Light Refreshment, Butterflies and Tags $15 per person Location » Monarch Watch Waystation at Nichol’s Terrace & Celebration Station in the Children’s Garden Monarch butterflies migrate through Huntsville from September to mid-October every year on their incredible journey from Canada to Mexico where they will roost over the winter months. These seemingly delicate creatures fly feverishly on their pre-determined migration patterns making quick stops at local Waystations. Huntsville Botanical Garden has a Monarch Watch certified garden consisting of butterfly host and nectar specific plants, necessary for migrating Monarchs. On Saturday, September 17 we’ll be tagging, putting a tiny sticker, on the wing of over 200 Monarch’s and then releasing them into the Garden.

The data from these recaptures will be used by researchers at the University of Kansas to determine the pathways taken by migrating monarchs, the influence of weather on the migration, and the survival rate of the Monarchs.

Come join us on Saturday, September 17, for a presentation about migrating Monarch butterflies and the lifetime experience of tagging and releasing a live butterfly!

Register online at www.hsvbg.org/events or contact Soozi Pline at 256-837-4344; spline@hsvbg.org SponsorS:

Carol Williamson, Riley & Dylan Campbell

builderS:

Action Builders · B.L. Harbert · Country Barn Construction · Garden Staff Goodman, Mills and Cawood · Hobby Hardwood Alabama · Steve Kennamer Carol B. Lambdin, PC, ASLA · The Land Trust of North Alabama Matheny Goldmon Architecture + Interiors · Soozi and Dan Pline Rockwood Studios · Timbercraft Tiny Homes · Turner The Wednesday Guys · United Cherokee Ani-Yun-Wiya Nation www.hsvbg.org

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children’s education Fall Break Week Activities

Seeds to Sprouts

We’ll be featuring live animals including turtles & snakes, rabbits and other farm animals and birds.

These will be family friendly events » $2/person with Garden admission More details on website » www.hsvbg.org

Come and enjoy exciting stories for the season, crafts, learning activities, and walks (weather permitting) in the garden with your little Sprout! Each class offers a different adventure to get your little one experiencing nature and all it has to offer.

Animals & their Habitats » October 3–7 » 10 AM–1 PM

fall break camp in the garden for children 6 -13 years old October 3–7 » 9 AM–4:30 PM Anderson Education Center Instructors: Misty Hertzig & Elizabeth Franks

Your child can come all week or you can pick your days.

Garden Member: $40/day or $180/week Non-member: $50/day or $230/week

Early Drop-Off starting at 7:30 AM $5/day per child or $20/week Please Note: We provide one afternoon snack for full day camps. Students will need to provide a morning snack (including drink) and a lunch.

To register go to www.hsvbg.org or contact Misty Hertzig at 256-837-4104, mhertzig@hsvbg.org.

Classroom » noon -1:30 pm… where there’s always someting growing on!

HOMESCHOOL Nature’s

august: The Science behind Climate Change: Cause and Effect Session 1: Cycles of Change (August 2, 4) The earth has gone through numerous changes in the billions of years it has existed. There is science to be explored and two sides of the issue to be understood. Students will track the cycles our climate has experienced and explore the natural and human impact causes.

Session 2: Climate Change and Forest Ecosystems (August 16, 18)

Selected Fridays from 10 –11 am August 5 Watermelon August 19 Nature’s Flyers September 2 Maple Seeds September 16 Count Down to Fall October 14 Spiders October 28 Growing Pumpkins Anderson Education Center Classroom Age: 2-5 (parent and child class) $8 for the first child, $5 for each additional sibling in the same family. Adults free with membership or Garden admission.

Pre-registration is encouraged. You can save the time of having to stop and pay on your way in! You can register online or over the phone at 256-837-4104.

Remember to take advantage of our Frequent “Sprouters” Program and earn a free class for every three paid classes that you attend. Pick up your card at the next class.

Trees and forests play an important role in the health of our planet. Students will determine the role they play in the greenhouse effect and the carbon cycle. All ecosystems are affected by climate change and our focus will be on the living organisms in our forest ecosystems.

September: Alabama’s Aquatic Biodiversity Session 1: River Systems in Alabama (August 30, September 1) With 77,000 miles of rivers and streams and 4,500 documented species, the biodiversity in these bodies of water is very important. Students will learn about the river systems and what we use to determine how healthy they are.

Session 2: The Human Role in Supporting Biodiversity (September 13, 15) Hands-on session where students will get wet and dirty in the aquatic areas of the Garden. Students will take part in water testing and bio-monitoring our streams and lakes to see how diverse and healthy they are.

Session 3: What does it all mean? (September 27, 29) With the results collected from Session 2, we will determine how healthy or unhealthy our water is and what can be done to maintain or improve its quality. We will revisit the sites that were tested and compare what we see with what the results tell us.

october: Spooky Critters Session 1: Spiders and Bats: Real Monsters of the Garden (October 11, 13) While they may not be the most adorable of creatures, they are certainly fascinating. Students will spend time exploring the world of bats and spiders in the Garden and the role they play in keeping the natural world healthy.

Session 2: Beyond Spiders and Bats…even Cooler, Creepy Animals (October 25, 27) Spiders and bats aren’t the only creepy critters to learn about around Halloween. Students will explore the habitats and survival of even more creepy animals like the Halloween crab, witch flounder, Halloween snake, pumpkin bug, bearded ghoul fish, and ghost shark.

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Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! Growing good kids through an interdisciplinary program combining academic achievement, gardening, nutrient-dense food experiences, physical activity and family engagement.

Each weekly class at HBG will combine a lesson, gardening activities, fresh food tastings and student garden journals to increase basic knowledge of nutrition through vegetable gardening in a healthy environment.

August K – 8th August 9, 23 September K – 8th September 6, 20 9:30 - 11:30 aM Anderson Education Center & Garden Per Class Fee: $8 /student Members, $10 /student Non-members Contact Soozi Pline at spline@hsvbg.org or 256-837-4344 with any questions.

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Gi rls’ Night Out

Sip Snack Create!

Family Friendly Activities for Parents & Children ages 4 & up

Get your best girlfriend and head to the Garden for an evening of fun and creativity.

Make a take-home craft and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres.

Beer and wine available for purchase. Here’s what we have planned!

Firefly Night Hike tuesdays » August 9, September 13 » 7:30–9:30 PM Meet in the Parking Garden (First parking lot immediately to your left as you enter the Garden)

6:30 – 8:30 PM » Anderson Education Center Classroom All Materials Provided » Class Size is Limited Members $30; Non-members $40

Paint Along With the Instructor Class Friday, August 26 Experience painting in a fun, no pressure environment with guidance from local artist Pamela McAlpine.

Fresh Fall Wreaths Friday, September 30 We’ll gather freshly cut foliage from the Garden and Auburn University Intern Jennifer Derrow will show us how to add natural embellishments to create a glorious fall wreath.

Halloween Painted Pallets Friday, October 28 Local artist and designer Carol Lambdin will teach you how to paint crisp lines and designs on wooden pallets!

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED at

www.hsvbg.org/adulteducation or 256-837-4101 or 256-837-4344.

Children of all ages will enjoy these new family friendly night hikes at Huntsville Botanical Garden. Bring your own flashlight and let us guide you through an evening of exploration as you feel the changes in the Garden when night approaches. We’ll see fireflies in the meadows, orb weavers spinning their webs and maybe, if we’re lucky, some nocturnal animals out foraging for dinner. During this two hour event we’ll stop along the way to roast s’mores for a fun nighttime snack!

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a sense of adventure!

Members $10; Non-members $12; Free for children aged 3 and under

Family Camp Out with Hoot in the Night Owl Show Friday, September 23– Saturday, September 24 5 PM–8 AM Enjoy a fun night sleeping under the stars with your family! Includes dinner & breakfast, A Hoot in the Night Owl Show, telescopes, s’mores and hay rides.

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Parent/Child $60; Family of Four $100; Extra Child or Parent $25

Advanced registration required for all family/ children’s education programs unless otherwise noted. Visit our website to register: www.hsvbg.org/events. For more information, contact Soozi Pline at spline@hsvbg.org or 256-837-4344.

adult education Please see expanded class descriptions at www.hsvbg.org/adulteducation Gardening for All Seasons with Blooms Year Round; A Four Part Series wednesdays » September 7, 14, 21, 28 » 6:30–8:30 PM Anderson Education Center Classroom Instructor: Auburn University Graduate Student

Jennifer Derrow $15 Members; $20 Non-members per session Learn how to have flowers and interest all year long by planting a diversity of trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals in your yard and gardens!

PLANT ID WALKs » Sundays » 2–3:30 PM Meet on the Mark and Linda Smith Patio Instructor: Carol Lambdin, HBG Special Projects Designer Free for Garden members; $5 for non-members plus Garden admission

august 14 » Identify fall blooming crepe myrtles and perennial ferns september 11 » Identify fall blooming hydrangeas and grasses OCTOBER 16 » Identify trees and shrubs for a small yard

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED at www.hsvbg.org/adulteducation or Soozi Pline, 256-837-4344, spline@hsvbg.org. No refunds or cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the class. www.hsvbg.org

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Guest Welcome Center Campaign Total - $13,439,242 (as of 7/20/16) Exciting News!

Bill and Eloise Propst, along with Jerry and Butch Damson recently visited the Garden and as Bill saw the building renderings, he said “If you build this like it is shown here, it will be a magnificent addition for the community”. Paula Steigerwald, CEO assured him that architect, Paul Matheny, and Turner project manager, Tripp Floyd, are working diligently to make that happen. The Propsts have been long time supporters of the Garden as well as the community. To Bill and Eloise Propst with Jerry and Butch Damson thank them for their generosity, the Board of Directors has chosen to name the Guest Welcome Center for Eloise. We are indeed grateful for their continued interest and support of the Garden’s mission.

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Board Reunion In June, three former chairmen of our Board of Directors, Ellen Robinson, Shirley Hale, and Roy Nichols hosted a reunion for former board members. Ellen welcomed the group and stories were shared by Harvilee Harbarger and Marc Jacobsen about the Garden’s past and future.

Gary Murray, namesake of Murray Hall and first executive director of the Garden, was warmly welcomed by many that had not seen him for years.

The BIG announcement from Roy and Sue Nichols, naming the Garden as a recipient of a trust fund was certainly exciting to top off the evening. Roy helped coin our phrase of ‘building a worldclass’ Garden and has generously supported that vision from the very beginning.

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Legacy Wall Visit our website and see how many of our 20-year members are listed on the coming Legacy Wall! Legacy Chairman, Cynthia Almodovar says “We are so excited to offer this special recognition opportunity to our members of 20 or more years”. Every 20-year Garden member should have received a personal letter regarding the Legacy Wall and an invitation to contribute $1,000 towards the new Guest Welcome Center.

The granite wall will feature the engraved personal names of every participating Legacy member. We invite all 20-year members that have committed or are interested in participating at a reception in August. Let us know if you would like to receive an invitation to this event. The unveiling ceremony will be during the opening festivities for the Guest Welcome Center in spring, 2017.

The deadline for participation has been extended to December 31, 2016. This is a one-time opportunity at the cost of $1,000 per family.

If interested visit www.hsvbg.org or call the Advancement Office at 256-830-4447 ext 229.

Perennial Gifts

Little Sprouts

Just as a perennial flowers add beauty to the garden by returning and multiplying each year, your planned gift will add to the Botanical Garden Foundation, help our Garden grow and produce a place of beauty for future generations to enjoy.

To benefit the Guest Welcome Center campaign, eight delightful designs of powder coated metal flowers and critters are now available. Put the name of a special child in your life on one or as many as you like, and they will be placed in the Children’s Garden in Spring 2017.

Gifts to the Garden through Planned Giving supports the Botanical Garden Foundation, a separately incorporated 501(c)3 tax exempt organization that solicits, receives, invests, maintains and distributes gifts for the benefit and growth of the Garden. A Board of Directors whose members are approved by the Botanical Garden Board of Directors governs the Foundation’s activities.

Please call or email Amy Hamilton ext. 239 or ahamilton@hsvbg.org if you have included or wish to include the Garden Foundation in your estate plans.

The deadline for ordering is December 31, 2016. Costs range from $175 - $350 and the sturdy metal art pieces hold 1 – 7 names.

For more information contact Beth Joa at 256-830-4447 ext 228. www.hsvbg.org

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Reservations are beginning to fill up - don’t miss this opportunity to have your event in one of these premiere venues.

Guest Welcome Center scheduled to open Spring 2017 Rental Facilities include: Grand Hall – Premiere rental hall with exquisite garden view. Accommodates meetings, receptions, weddings or other special events for up to 350 seated guests. Features a catering kitchen with separate entrance, library, groom’s room, bride’s room, coatroom, restrooms and a covered drop-off area. The Grand Hall will be one of the largest private event rental facilities in our area.

Conservatory – Elegant glass conservatory is the quintessential intimate space for a small wedding, luncheon or other memorable event. Will host up to 40 guests and can be reserved independently or with the Grand Hall.

Carriage House – Unique facility capable of opening along the east and west side of the building, allowing over 200 guests to experience the beauty of the Garden. A catering kitchen, storage area, restrooms and side entrance support the facility.

Contact Facility Rental at 256-430-3572 ext. 243 for more information on reserving space for your event.

CONSERVATION conversation

Converse . Commit . Conserve

Botanic gardens have accumulated centuries of information and resources that play a key role in conservation efforts for plants and animals that inhabit a garden. Our own assistant curator, Tracy Cook, is helping to further our efforts through her master thesis research on Morefield’s leather flower also known as Huntsville vasevine.

Very little is currently known about federally endangered Clematis morefieldii except that it is rare, endemic to the Huntsville mountains, and has very specific conditions that limit where it grows naturally. This rare plant was recently discovered in 1980 and for conservation efforts to be effective, we need to know both where it grows naturally and have detailed information on it’s habitat requirements, and that is the main purpose of Tracy’s research. We are fortunate to have a few Clematis morefieldii onsite at Huntsville Botanical Garden, 10

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and as stewards of the community, protecting and preserving this plant species for future generations to enjoy is a part of our ongoing conservation efforts.

Tracy has been the recipient/beneficiary of three scholarships/grants to help fund this valuable research titled, The Spatial Ecology of Clematis morefieldii. These scholarships/grants include: Blanche E. Dean Scholarship - sponsored by the Alabama Wildflower Society Catherine H. Beattie Fellowship in Conservation Horticulture administered by the Garden Clubs of America National Science Foundation - Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology - administered by Alabama A&M University

volunteer news is for Volunteer When you see the “V” with an article, it means that volunteers are needed for that specific activity.

For more information, contact Cookie Adams at volunteer@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447, ext. 238.

New Member and Volunteer Orientation sunday, august 28 VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

John Allen & Marc Jacobson Our Volunteer Spotlight shines on two very important and active Garden volunteers, with special recognition for their years of involvement and accomplishment.

For several years John Allen led as Green U chairman, “a festival for the environment”. In addition, he has served first on the Advisory Board and then moved to the Board of Directors. In 2013 he took the responsibility of leading the Focus V Project Development Team.

Under his leadership, the current plan for the Guest Welcome Center was adopted. He has continued in helping the staff work with Turner Construction and Matheny Goldmon as this project has developed.

1:30 – 2:30 PM • Murray Hall Optional Guided Garden Tour 2:30–3 pM If you’re a new member or would like to know more about the Garden, plan on attending the new member and volunteer orientation. The Orientation is designed to help you learn about:

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Membership benefits for new and existing members Volunteering at the Garden The past, present and future of the Garden The many things to do at the Garden!

Each person/family attending the New Member and Volunteer Orientation will receive 2 free guest passes - a $24 value!

President of family owned Southern Construction & Design, Inc., this Huntsville native and Auburn University graduate has been building custom homes and providing remodeling services to the Huntsville/ Madison County area for over 19 years. In addition to the Garden, he serves on the board of Huntsville Hospital Foundation, the Committee of 100 and Madison Utilities and is actively engaged in numerous other groups, committees and efforts in the community and region.

Marc Jacobson, Vice President for Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), may be one of the Garden’s longest serving Board of Directors beginning in December 2007. Marc has led the Strategic Planning Committee, served as Board Vice Chair, manages Board Galaxy nights, and is currently Chair of the Focus V Campaign. “The drive to build the new Guest Welcome Center is one of the most exciting and fulfilling projects with which I have been involved,” he stated. “This facility will be THE iconic venue in the community for decades. I’m proud to play a role in seeing this wonderful project to completion.”

Spring Plant Sale Check Presentation (L to R): Katherine Karlinger, Edna Deener, Faye Wishik, Paula Steigerwald, Jeanie Gardner

A native of Florence and graduate from the U.S. Military Academy and Johns Hopkins University, Marc has worked in the defense industry for over 32 years. He began his community service on the Madison City Council in 1992, leading efforts to form the Madison City School System, Madison Public Library and revitalize downtown Madison.

With numerous past board and chair positions in the community, in addition to the Garden, he currently serves on the boards of Association of the U.S. Army, Better Business Bureau and Rotary Club.

Thank you, John and Marc, for your love of the Garden and foresight, motivation and leadership.

What a difference you make!

2016-2017 Garden Guild Officers Carolyn Faraci - President, Linda McGuiness - Vice President, Beverly Wills, Laurelie Hayes, Not Pictured - Michaelle Goforth www.hsvbg.org

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education&horticulture garden calendar things you could or should be doing in your garden…

AUGUST Water plants only as needed.

Plants only need 1 inch of rain per week. Set up a range gauge to monitor rainfall and your irrigation system.

Deadhead, or remove dead flowers, from annuals and perennials to extend bloom time.

Plant fall vegetable garden.

Add mulch to your beds.

Bermuda Lawns: last application of Nitrogen fertilizer

september Conserve water – don’t use a hose to wash off driveway and decks, use a broom or electric blower instead.

october Consider reducing the amount of lawn in your landscape, replace with trees and shrubs available at our Fall Plant Sale.

Divide peonies. Be sure bud ‘eye’ is at ground level or slightly higher, not below.

Eliminate invasive plant species from your garden, consider native plants.

Dig and pot herbs to bring inside for the winter.

Begin readying houseplants for winter indoors. Prune back, check for pests. Bring indoors one month before heat is turned on.

Fescue Lawns: first application of Nitrogen fertilizer, 1 lb. per 1000 sq. ft.

Fescue Lawns: second application of Nitrogen fertilizer

See www.hsvbg.org/yourgarden for an expanded Garden Calendar

Education Department Partners with Auburn University Hello! My name is Jennifer Derrow, and I am a second year graduate student at Auburn University pursing my Master’s of Horticulture. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in horticulture in spring of 2015 and immediately began my graduate studies. The research for my degree focuses on the utilization of a Vertical Growing Structure Auburn built. The A-frame structure has two panel “faces”, and holds double the number of plants as the traditional greenhouse bench. Both the traditional bench and the vertical structure take up the same square footage in the greenhouse.

So my research is primarily looking at how much more harvested plant material (in my case, number of basil leaves) you can get from the vertical structure compared to the greenhouse bench. In addition to my research and course work, I also work for Alabama Cooperative Extension. I have worked with Kerry Smith, the State Master Gardener Coordinator and Home Grounds Team Co-Leader, as an undergrad for a year and continue to work for her as a graduate student now. This past spring I had the opportunity to facilitate my own Master Gardener Intern class right here in Auburn.

I look forward to interning at the Huntsville Botanical Garden this fall!

The Garden Gang 2016

Front Row: (L to R) Alice Choup, Jack Clifton, Angela Kinsey, Leslie Chu; Second Row: (L to R) Andrew Hall, Caleb Boyd, Tyler Pietrzak, Jordan Phillips, Gracie Poehlman, Katelyn Stewart, Courtney Hasting; Back Row: (L to R)John Gardiner, Claudia Chu; Not Present: Lexys Elizondo, Cami Hladky, Durell King, Trevor Ramos, Christina Scannell, Katie Grace Ziak 12

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bird’s eye view Fall Birding in the Garden’s Forests

by Herb Lewis The Garden’s two distinct forest ecosystems are a major attraction to Fall migrating songbirds. The bottomland forest along the stream in the Mathew Nature Trail and Bush Azalea Trail has periodic flooding so trees must endure wet roots, while the upland forest along the Dogwood Trail is elevated clay soil that drains quickly so trees must endure drought conditions.

Having these two forest ecosystems within a 1500 foot separation is a very special horticultural feature of the Garden.

During September thru October, hundreds of song birds including warblers, vireos, tanagers, thrushes and grosbeaks pass through these forests daily. Birding along these trails offers many opportunities to see colorful warblers feeding in the forest canopy. One of these, the Black and White Warbler, has very distinct plumage and unusual foraging characteristics that makes it stand out from all other warblers. It is the only member of its genus and is adorned with crisp black and white stripes. Unlike other warbles it searches for insects and spiders by moving quickly up and down tree trunks and under and over limbs and branches much like our resident Whitebreasted Nuthatches.

The Dogwood Trail offers the best opportunity to observe this delightful warbler.

notes from Invasive Plants the garden

by Carol Lambdin

Nandina Nandina domestica

horticulture

As we move in to the warm summer months and our gardens are thriving, it is a good time to assess other thriving problems that may exist in our gardens. Specifically, I am referring to invasive plants. Many of us have them in our gardens, either by choice or as ‘volunteers’. I am guilty of the former and subject to the latter. I recently removed a fragrant honeysuckle (Lonicera fragrantissima) from my yard after seeing the rampage these plants have caused on the Monte Sano Mountain ecosystem. These plants, as well as other exotic, or non native invasives, have taken over and replaced the native understory plants. Another local example we see in the spring are the Callery Pears along I-565. Below is a list of plants that gardeners have introduced into our yards that have escaped cultivation, spread and replaced native species. To find out more about invasive species see: WWW.SE-EPPC.ORG/ALABAMA

Plant origin use in the garden

how it is spread control

replacement alternatives

Bush Honeysuckle Asia (Lonicera fragrantissima) and other Honeysuckle

Flowering shrub with birds spread seeds extremely fragrant flowers in January - February

Dig up plant; cut branches and apply 20% glyphosate (Roundup) within 2 minutes of cut

Wintersweet (Chimonanthus), Witchhazel (Hamamelis)

Callery or Bradford Pear China and (Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’) Vietnam

Small flowering tree birds spread seeds with white blossoms,

brilliant fall color

Cut plants to base and treat with 2-% Garlon or Brush Killer within 2 minutes of cut

Shadblow (Amelanchier), Dogwood (Cornus), Carolina Silverbell (Halesia)

Chinese Privet China (Ligustrum sinensis)

Evergreen hedge

Apply 20% solution of Garlon 4 to cut vine within 2 minutes of cut; glyphosate (Roundup) to leaves

Inkberry, Yaupon Holly (Ilex), Azalea, Boxwood (Buxus)

Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis), Japanese Wisteria (W. floribunda)

Climbing vine with rapid growth, seeds large lavendar clusters of flowers

Apply 20% solution of Garlon 4 to cut vine within 2 minutes of cut; glyphosate (Roundup) to leaves

American Wisteria, (Wisteria frutescens)

Eleagnus, Russian Olive Eurasia (Elaeagnus angustifolia)

Fast growing evergreen birds spread seeds screen plant, fragrant flowers, floral arrangements

Dig out roots; cut plants to base and treat with 20% Garlon or Brush Killer within 2 minutes of cut

Florida Anise (Illicium floridanum), Rhododendron, Southern Waxmyrtle, (Myrica cerifera), Contorted Filbert (Corylus)

English Ivy Europe (Herdera helix)

Evergreen groundcover, vine

tendrils, birds spread seeds

Cut vine, apply VineX or Ortho Brush B-Gon within 2 minutes of cut; spray vine with glyphosate (Roundup)

Creeping raspberry (Rubus calycinoides), Epimedium, (Epimedium), Himilayan Boxwood (Sarcoccoca), Vinca (Vinca minor)

Mahonia (Mahonia bealei)

Eastern Asia and India

Evergreen shrub with yellow flowers in spring, purple fruit in the fall

basal root sprouts; birds and mammals spread the seeds

Dig out roots; cut plants to base and treat with 2% Garlon or Brush Killer within 2 minutes of cut

Florida Anise, Rhododendron, Aucuba (Aucuba)

Nandina (Nandina domestica)

Eastern Asia and India

Evergreen shrub with white flowers and red fruit

basal root sprouts; birds and mammals spread the seeds

Dig out roots; cut plants to base and treat with 2-% Garlon or Brush Killer within 2 minutes of cut

Florida Anise, Rhododendron, Aucuba (Aucuba)

Dig seedlings; cut and paint stumps with Brush Killer within 2 minutes of cut

Redbud (Cercis canadensis), Carolina Silverbell (Halesia), Dogwood (Cornus)

China and Japan

Royal Paulownia China (Paulownia tomentosa)

Medium size tree with prolific seeder large panicles of purple

flowers in the spring

Pilewort Eurasia Herbaceous bulblet, (Ficaria verna) yellow flowers in spring

Bush Honeysuckle Lonicera Fragrantissima

root suckers, birds spread seeds

rice grain roots Spray or cover propagate when disturbed

Partridge Berry (Mitchella repens)

don’t forget…

Pick up a “What’s Growing On” list in the Linda J. Smith Visitor Center to see plants of interest. There’s a new list each month.

Pick up a load of leaf mulch on the first and third Saturdays of the month at the mulch pile adjacent to the Garden.

Get answers to your plant and gardening questions at plantinfo@hsvbg.org. www.hsvbg.org

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contributions

Contributions for April-June 2016 IN Honor of

The Corporate Partner program offers year-round recognition and many levels of benefits for our member companies.

shareholder ($10,000-$24,999) 3

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underwriter

($5,000-$9,999) Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP • Dynetics Intuitive Research and Technology Corp Lanier Ford • The Boeing Company Turner Construction Company

investor

($2,500-$4,999) IPC (InfoPro Corporation) • LMI • LogiCore TekLinks • Teledyne Brown Engineering Thompson Gray

supporter

($1,500-$2,499) CALIBRE • COLSA Corporation Brenda Armstrong, Edward Jones John Butterfield, Edward Jones Kitty Davenport, Edward Jones L-3 • LSINC • Manning & Napier Sigmatech, Inc • Troy 7 For details on becoming a corporate partner or event sponsor, contact Amy Hamilton, 256-830-4447 ext. 239 or ahamilton@hsvbg.org 14

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In Memory of Edward Anderson Welton Birdwell Megan Drylie Diane Engel Susan Gosche Jean & Dennis Kountz Joyce & William Marshall Saddletree Homeowners Assoc.

The Shaw Family, Ohio Kathleen Anderson Carolyn & John Blue Ellen & Gig Robinson Robert Balk Mr. & Mrs. Hanson Couvillon, Sr. Mark Stephen Bergmann David Balentine Vicki Brown Martha Case Shirley Chandler Diane Harness John Haskell Pat Malone Holly McGinness Rebecca White Glen Buttrey Pattie Buttrey Charlotte Pendleton Crosslin Brenda Gregory Judy Guerry & Charlotte Shea Marilyn & Gregory Hale Bill & Linda Pendleton Dianne Young & Renee Suiter Debra Deutscher Regina Dembo Mike Dooley Bill Neppel Sally Elliott Bob Elliott Lois Ewalt Glenn & Tommie Jamison Becky Feehan Beverly & Carlos Aguirre Pam Arias

Kum & Samuel Bertling Ole & Elizabeth Knudson Teresa & Brian Lee Bill and Laurie Marks Redstone Arsenal Community Women’s Club Natalie Richter Marsha Thornton & Scott Speigle Joshua Holt Fischbach Erin Betts Benjamin Birkenstock Joshua Borgert Leah Gradl Shandry Peugeot Doris Geoghegan & Tommy Geoghegan Willie & Susan Geoghegan Mildred Holder Glenn & Tommie Jamison Mrs. Dorothy Holly Beth Wise James R. Holmes Steel Magnolias Garden Club Carla M King Dr. Jon Moody Frances E. Knupp Anke Henke Brian Henke Dennis Kross Dick & Allie Allen Martha & Gene Andrzejewski Sharon & James Cruce Galaxy of Lights Crew Joe Edmondson Jon & Linda Freeman Karen Norwood Jaskolka Karol Kapustka Dick & Mary Anne Madden Thomas & Nancy Morton Louis & Evelyn Ossip Allan Ray & Becky Reed Dianna Reynolds & Family SAIC Colleagues Jerry and Sarah Scheiman Leland & Diana Sisson Ben & Lossie Small Ann Lammons Steel Magnolias Garden Club Evelyn Lucas Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mapes Barbara (Bee) Matthews Linda J. Smith Mary Geraldine Maturo George & Linda Edlin Carol Lynch Miriam Pullins Jane Cain Monroe Debi & Wade Blass Adalene Bledsoe Ed & Jessica Bledsoe Nancy Crunkleton Dibby Griffin Billy & Liz Herrin Huntsville Garden Club Mary Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Donald Lewter Mr. & Mrs. George Mahoney Gundela Mejia Dr. Jon Moody John & Gail Moss Ellen & Gig Robinson Wynn Rodgers Pam & Jim Rogers W.F. & Paula Sanders Dorothea Schlidt Ruth Von Saurma Virginia & George Thacker Imme & Wilhelm Tietke Mrs. Frank Troup Molly Payne Pat Dunnavant Julie White Sfakianos Barbara & Bob White Anne Speake Mr. & Mrs. Hanson Couvillon, Sr. Evins & Jane Hamm Billy & Liz Herrin Huntsville Garden Club Mrs. Frank Troup Shane Whitworth Dr. Jon Moody Mary Wiley Dr. Jon Moody Barry Lee Wilson Cyndi Wilson Foy Wilson Intergraph Gov’t. Solutions

Butterfly Releases In Honor of Rebecca Arens Kim Henke Sarah Barbre & Hannah, Abigail & Franklin Carlene Elrod Naomi Piper Benson Fountain, Parker, Harbarger & Assoc., LLC Drake Fowler Kathy Gilder, HBG Mary Hindman Loye Pine Lynda Hon The Mahjongg Girls Henry & Mamoi McCandless Brittany Luchtefeld Bradley Plott Linda & Woolsey Finnell Catherine Plott Linda & Woolsey Finnell Dr. Casey Sclar Kathy Gilder, HBG Kate Tyrawski Kathy Gilder, HBG Sharon VanLoon Kathy Gilder, HBG Austin & Ethan Willhite Mark & Margo Chaney

Butterfly Releases In Memory of Dr. Joe Akin Charlene T. Breazeale, Lisa Caprio, Linda Schrimsher & Brenda Wiggins Gregory Scott “Greg” Baricev Virginia Ware Virginia Foster Beavers Willowbrook Garden Club David Behar Andrea and Curt Belshe Lita Behar Andrea and Curt Belshe Jurgen Ebeling-Belt Jane Roark Norman B. Blackwell Terry Duvall Ginger Canfield Scott & Kathy Ludwig Sharon Carter Jacqueline Gilbert Stacey Cernandas Donna Ryberg Christina Fillenwarth Gail C. Wall Paul C. Fish Carole Jacobson Allison Goldstein The Grubbers Robert Gundolf Huntsville Botanical Garden Mary Ann Gunter Catherine Hall Jerline Hale Joyce Marlar Jessica Lynn Hazle Terry & Paul Hazle Thelma Sharpe Stephens Henson Wendy Wilson & Curt Benzle Dorothy Holly Huntsville Botanical Garden David Hopkins Mac & Annette Cooper Lisa Humke Mike & Helen Lamy Martha Jackson Barbara Wilson Joseph H. Jacobson Carole Jacobson Mama Jind The Rogers Family Carmen Elizabeth Johnson Trudi Vogt Hal Johnson Pam & Jennifer Cooper Floyd Edwin Key Kay R. Brotherton Frances E. Knupp Brian Henke Dennis Kross Huntsville Botanical Garden George Walter Kurtz Sherry Ann Kurtz Margaret Ann Lammons Mike & Karen Alvarez

Robert G. Mapes Willowbrook Garden Club John Matras Bill & Claudia Klus Barbara (Bee) Lowe Matthews Huntsville Botanical Gardens Kristi Kelly Mary G. Maturo Beth & Joe Sloan Bob MacMillan Robin, Marilyn & Jordan Cozby Larry McDonald Virginia Warvi Laurel McDaniel Larry & Charlene Breazeale Joseph I. T. McGill Karen McGill Beth Elias Miller The Pruitt Family Jane Monroe Roy & Sue Day Jennie Moran Julia Wall Mabel Parker James & Reva Sharpe Family Herman Eugene Patterson Sandra C. Lyons Stefanie Roberts Jerry & Edna Deener John Adron Rose Saturday Yoga Class Susan Schwartz Huntsville Botanical Garden Sharree Allred Self Gail Wall Charles Douglas Sharp Pat & Rex Moore Lori Womack, Darla Nash & Gail Wall Allene Sharpe James & Reva Sharpe Family George A. Smith The Womack & Associates Team Jerry Smith Larry & Margaret Craig David Stallings Larry & Margaret Craig Flo Stockton David & Amy Harbarger Doris Irene Blakemore Tyson Guin Givens John Wardlaw Mike & Helen Lamy Jean Bagley Weatherly Julie Gold & Family David & Amy Harbarger Al Williams The Coopers Foy Wilson Ouida Dickinson Juanita Wilson Suzanne & Ben Matthews Thelma Wilson Karen & Willie Harris Charles Thomas Wingard Sherry Ann Kurtz Nell Wood Gemey Billings & Danah White Mari Zimmerman Robin, Marilyn & Jordan Cozby

In Kind Gifts Terry & Jim Bradford Vernon & Dean Bush Lynn Carden Cavity Nester Conservancy Chambers Bottling Company Winslow Davis Jerry & Edna Deener Domino’s Elizabeth & Pete Franks Tim & Lois Grey Holden Arboretum Harold Holmes Joe Jones Marie Kinney-Ward Lankford Family Enterprises LLC Herb & Terry Lewis Pamela C McAlpine Metropolitan Disc Jockey Service Charles E. K. Morris, Jr. Palatec Manufacturing Inc. Dan & Soozi Pline Kathleen Waite Laura Willingham Walker

membership Looking for the perfect gift?

Give the gift of Membership!

A membership to the Huntsville Botanical Garden makes the perfect gift for any occasion. Gift givers receive a “Thank You” gift of two Guest Passes.

Purchase your gift membership today in one of these ways: ONLINE at www.hsvbg.org ONSITE in the Visitor Center

BY PHONE at 256-830-4447, ext. 229

BY MAIL to Membership, Huntsville Botanical Garden 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805

It’s always a good time to come check out our great selection of cookbooks – from Southern Fried to Melt: the Art of Macaroni and Cheese and Homemade with Love.

All proceeds support Huntsville Botanical Garden.

Complimentary, signature gift wrap available.

Member discount. Normal exclusions apply.

New & Renewing Members Ambassador Members ($1000) Alan & Elizabeth Ratliff Dr. Ken Rivenbark Patron Members ($500) Leonard & Ila Mitchum Vanessa & Raoul Peeden Fellow Members ($250) Jerome & Arlene Averbuch Philip & Betty Bentley Leon W. Bonner Jr & Redge Meixner Les & Janice Bowers Jo Ann & Fred Braam Madelyn P. Bussey Gloria J. Carr* Mrs. Virginia H. Cook Lucy Cotten Robin Cozby & Marilyn Lands Eileen & Michael Dalen Dr. & Mrs. Richard Finch Miles & Ann Greer James & Marion Gregory* Betty R. Grisham & Kyle Husband Dr. & Mrs. Walt Grundy James “Bo” & Doni Harrison Brenda M. Jarke Bill & Helen Jenkins Patrick & Mary Lou Keyes Dr. Kathy L. Lane & Mr. Thomas J. Fillenwarth* David & Melanie Langford Bernard & Nancy Morgan Beth & Rodney Richardson Dr. Georgia Richardson & Mr. Cameron Handyside Dr. Craig Romer & Mrs. Mary Romer Beth & David Sippel Leland & Diana Sisson Mike & Libby Stanfield Thomas & Sandra Stevens Philip & Marie Thomas Peter & Carrie Tremko Dr. & Mrs. Shannon W. Turney Margaret J. & Mack Vann Robert & Marilyn Whiteford Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Wingo

Friend Members ($175) A.J. & Ivy Albert Shirley & Tim Baldridge Charles & Laura Biggerstaff Trisha & Greg Bragg Scott & Dorothy Brannan Lynn Cagle Mack & Carol Cooper Karen & James Edwards Harold & Doris Elkins Dora Forden* Myrle M. Fowler & Lenzie A. Beckman* Elizabeth & Pete Franks Wilma & Larry Frazier Nicole & Tim Harper Sandi & Bill Hill Christine Jones* George & Nancy Jurgens Hartwell & Pat Lutz Ron & Jeanette McCullar Kathy Perkins Ms. Beth Powel & Rebecca Jordan Bill Roberts Charles & Ellen Robinson Lacey & Jon Sharpe Sharon & Ray Steelman Nathan & Lindsey Stewart Joseph, Elaine & Emma Stowe* Jesse & Sherry Stutts* Marian & Drayton Talley Robert & Kathryn Van Peursem Ken & Peggy Wright Affiliate Members ($125) Patricia Ammons & Lee Roop Kelly & Jacquie Aune John & Sharon Ball Dr. David L. & Mrs. Donna Barnhart* John & Betty Ann Battcher* Suzanne & Richard Beckinger Kaye & Maurice Belrose Mr. & Mrs. Joe M. Berry John & Jane Bise Brenda & Randy Bounds Richard & Kathryn Bradshaw* Emily Burwell & Mary B. Russell Christopher & Natausha Charnell Robert & Sherry Childs

April through June 2016

Affiliate Members (cont’d) Bob & Pat Coats* Sharon Cobb Thomas & Annelle Craig* Barbara & Eldridge Lee Crowe Mr. & Mrs. James H. Daughtry Roy & Sue Day* Wadene C. Deason Jerry & Edna Deener Jennifer & Tracy Deke Carroll & Anthony Dorminey Kay G. Eddens Jean & Steve Elliott* Roger & Sandra Ellis Jane & Geoff Ellison Leslie & Troy Elmore Dollie & Dudley Fagan Charles & Linda Fitts Jeff & Bonnie Flowers Dr. K. Todd & Mrs. Donna Foreman Sara & Howard Fry Doyle & Peggy Galloway Denise & Steve Gibbs Robert & Daisy Glover Julie & Kevin Gold Ronald & Carolyn Gormont Tony & Louise Graffeo Mary Gray Mrs. William C. Green Jr. Thomas & Jane Hancock Mrs. Julia M. Hawk Dr. Reet & Dr. William Henze* Connie & William James William & Sydna Johnson Dr. & Mrs. Albert Jones Elizabeth & Ole Knudson Vicki & Richard Kretzschmar Pat Kyser Leo & Bob Larkin Kathy & John Latimer Ms. Alice Lawler Mike & Brenda LeBlanc Doug & Natalie Litavec Maureen & Bill Lokken* Dona Lucero & Brooke Carothers Frank & Shelaine Luttrell Jarry & Annette Mandrell James H. & Linda A. Maples Eileen Martin

Affiliate Members (cont’d) Jerry & Connie Mercer Henry & Julia Miller Robert & Karen Mitchell Dr. David & Mrs. Mary Kay Moore Dr. & Mrs. David M. O’Brien Jr. Eric & Brenda L. Odden Mrs. Bonnie C. Pearson Don & Nadine Perkey Brian & Kelli Pollock John & Jo Price Holly Ralston James & Dianne Reynolds Jewell Reynolds Louise & John Reynolds Marcus & Lois Rhodes Elizabeth & Patrick Rogers Kim & Steve Rowell & Peggy Broome Mrs. Agatha H. Saunders Dana & James Savage Eleanor & John Schweinsberg Charles & Katie Shaver Angela & Jason Shiflet Eric & Jennifer Sholes Douglas & Christine Stoffer J. Mark & Jane Sweeney Mary Terrell Ann & Ken Tippie Stephanie Tolbert & Linda Hiehle Josephine Tucker Elizabeth Turner* Janice & Stuart Turner Mrs. Ann Upchurch Nicki & Carl Urban & Morgan Chisowsky Nick & Betty Van Valkenburgh Paul & Lynn Wagner Sam & Kathy Walker John & Kelley Watts Carmen R. Westwick Heidi & Ezio Wheeler* Harry & Mary Wiley Nat Williams Judy Wilson & Jerry McCullough Steve & Brenda Wynn Kenneth & Julie Young* *multi-year membership

Campaign runs September 1 – December 15 The Huntsville Botanical Garden is a Combined Federal Campaign agency.

If you are a federal employee, you may designate your CFC contributions to support the mission of the Garden including our educational outreach by using CFC #84802. Thank you for your support!

Boxed dinners will be available for pre-order on Thursday evenings thru September. Make your reservation for dinner by calling 256-830-4447 ext 224.

Menu is available at www.hsvbg.org.

Dinners will be available each Thursday evening from 5-6:30 p.m.

All reservations must be placed before 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the Thursday evening. www.hsvbg.org

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Non-Profit Org US Postage PAID Permit No. 110 Huntsville, AL

4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, Alabama 35805 Address Service Requested

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an amazing evening like no other!

Featuring Chef Chris McDonald and Chef Andy Howery, proprietors of The Bottle

fourth annual

Join us Friday, September 9

Chef Chris

Cocktails 5:30 pm dinner 6:30 pm

Enjoy an evening under the stars with wonderful, freshly prepared food offerings and wine all in an intimate setting in support of the Huntsville Botanical Garden.

To reserve your seat, call 256-830-4447 ext. 294 or email nwaye@hsvbg.org.

Chef Andy

$150 per person for this exclusive experience.

sponsored by:

The Best is Yet to Come !

Make your reservations now for…

THE GARDEN’S ANNUAL DINNER AND MEMBERSHIP MEETING Tuesday, September 20 • 5:00 PM • Nichols Arbor/Grisham Pavilion 2016 has been a thriving year at the garden. Celebrate with wine in Nichols Arbor at 5:00 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. catered by Bubbas in the Grisham Pavilion. We will watch a slide show of past events, hear about plans for 2017, elect new board members, and get a preview of Galaxy displays. The 2016 Butch Damson Volunteer of the year will be announced.

Reservations may be made on the Garden’s website www.hsvbg.org or at the Gift Shoppe in the Visitor’s Center. The cost is $25 per person. Reservations must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Don’t miss this special event!