HBG Columns Feb-Mar-Apr 2016

Vol. 36, No.1 • February-March-April 2016

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information 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 Edna Deener Mike DeMaioribus Kyle Findlay Cindy Gray Mary Griffith

Hours: April - September: Monday - Saturday, 9 AM - 6 PM Thursday, 9 AM - 8 PM Sunday, 12 - 6 PM 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/Memorials, ext. 294 Development, ext. 239 Education: 256-837-4344

or 256-837-4104 Facility Rental, ext. 237, 243 Group Tours, ext. 223 Membership, ext. 229 Shoppe at the Garden, ext. 221 Sponsorships, ext. 239 Volunteers, ext. 238 senior staff: CEO | Paula Steigerwald VP Operations | Kathy Gilder Director of Development | Amy Hamilton Director of Education | Soozi Pline Director of Horticulture | Niki Sothers Director of Marketing | Carol Casey Director of Visitor Services | Melissa Riley 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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David Harbarger Warne Heath Marc Jacobson Terry Lewis Beth Richardson Emily Robertson Chris Robinson Reba Rogers Jan Smith Bill Stender Jay Stowe MG (Ret.) Al Sullivan Kathi Tew

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 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

THANK YOU TO OUR 2015 SPONSORS

Presenting Sponsor

Automotive Group

4Site Accurate Machine & Tool ADS Security AEgis Technologies Aerojet Rocketdyne Affordable Signs al.com Alabama Climate Control Dick & Allie Allen Austin Physical Therapy Avion Solutions, Inc. Melanie & Richard Baker BancorpSouth Bankston Motor Homes Bob & Phylis Baron Baron Services BB&T Beason & Nalley Bennett Nurseries Bentley Automotive Berry Land Company Blossomwood Garden Club Brooke Boen Jim & Terry Bradford The Broadway Group Alex Brodowski Brockwell Technologies Brodowski & McCurry, LLC Mark & Denise Brown Buffalo Rock CALIBRE Mike & Lynn Carden Chambers Bottling Co Champion Windows Church St. Wine Shoppe Cimarron Composites COLSA Corporation Community Ballet Joe Cosumano Lucy Cotten Jim & Sharon Cruce Cruise One, Fred McBride Damson Automotive Group Dembo Family Domino's/Valley Pizza

Dynetics Eager Beaver Tree Service Earl & Kay Eastin Edward Jones, Brenda Armstrong John Butterfield Kitty Davenport Edwards Design & Fabrication ELS Computers Emerson Network Power Environmental Systems Corporation Federated Garden Club First Bank Mortgage Partners First Commercial Bank Florida Institute of Technology Fountain Parker Harbarger & Associates The Fret Shop Candace & Jeff Garber GigaParts, Inc. Goin' Postal Graham & Co. Greengate School Greenwyche Garden Club Tim & Lois Grey Jim & Mary Griffith Dr. Parker Griffith & Alabama Strong Jean Hairston Hampton Cove Garden Club HAPPI Pediatrics Happy Tails Ranch HBG Foundation HBG Women's Guild John & Terri Holly Home Instead Bob & Sandy Hovde Huntsville Kennel Club Huntsville Utilities Huttula Endodontics Inline Lighting Intergraph Intrepid IPC (InfoPro) Jacob's - ESSSA Group Jesse Stutts Inc. Jill Heffernan Group Jurenko Family Keel Point Stephanie Keith & Jack Young Kinzer Family

L-3 Communications Corporation David Langford Family Laughlin Services Lewter's Hardware LMI Lockheed Martin Logicore Corporation LS Bolton Group, LLC Bob & Cindi Ludwig Madison Beekeepers Madison Dermatology Madison Entrepreneur Center Mary Ellen Peters & Co. ReMax Master Gardeners McCurdy Animal Hospital Metropolitan DJ Service Morard Family Al & Lorrain Mullin Mullins Muscled Up Movers Jim & Alice Myles Nesin Therapy Nicole Jones Commercial Real Estate nLogic NTS-Huntsville Operations Oasys, Inc. Old Sarum Analytics Orchid Society Outdoor Solutions Dr. & Mrs. Charles Overstreet Piedmont Garden Club Jim & Becky Pillsbury John & Cynthia Potts Premier Bank Bill & Becky Quinn Raymond James Raytheon Red Wing Shoes Redstone Federal Credit Union Regions Bank Renasant Bank Albert & Kim Reville Bob & Janet Reville Rex Family Jim & Dianne Reynolds Richard's Lighting Joe & Lana Ritch Jim & Pam Rogers Rootmaker Products Company

SAIC St. Michael Serbian Orthodox Church Salon Allure Salon KaTerra Samples Properties Servis1st SES Sigmatech Siniard, Timberlake, and League, P.C. The Spine & Neuro Center The Stender Foundation Al & Kathy Sullivan Summit 7 Systems Norm & Kathi Tew Tommy & Middie Thompson Bob & Susy Thurber Ken & Ann Tippie Tom Jeffries Sign and Banner Toyota Alabama Shannon & Peggy Turney United Launch Alliance Van Valkenburgh & Wilkinson Properties VENCORE Venturi, Inc. VT Group Walmart Waste Management WaveLink, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisor, Mark Roberts Wells Fargo Bank Ashley White, Attorney at Law Bob & Marilyn Whiteford WHNT Wild Birds Unlimited Willbrook Solutions, Inc. Willowbrook Garden Club Wilson Family Wilson Garage Door Jeff & Faye Wishik Woodland Homes Yulista Yulista YAI Zelickson Family

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featured events Mid-March – April Huntsville Blooms will awaken the Garden with bursts of color and provide an endless array of plants and flowers to activate all of your senses. Come see our new planting adjacent to the wedding venue lawn and Lake Lonnie. Brides will love the new metal arbor and predominantly white flowering shrubs. We have added 20,000 spring bulbs to our already impressive 80,000 plus for a spectacular floral display.

Wander through the garden ... and see all the many stages of the Garden coming to life. When the new leafs begin to peak through, the buds begin to show, and that very special color of green that only comes in spring appears, we know that warmer weather is only a short time away. Huntsville Blooms will feature all of your favorite flowers and spring events like Night of A Thousand Flowers and the Spring Plant Sale. Make plans to join us for Huntsville Blooms and watch as the Garden awakens.

Night of a thousand flowers April 13 • 5:30 - 7:30PM What better way to enjoy the Spring Plant Sale than dancing through the flowers? Join us for this highly anticipated event, chaired by Guild members Teresa Lee and Beth Joa. Sip refreshing wines and sample delicious hors d’oeuvres by Ashley’s Catering, all included with your ticket of $45. The spirited Live Auction will feature special plants of unusual beauty, unique container design and one of a kind specialties. The Silent Auction will add to the excitement offering distinct plants and garden gifts.

Our own plant experts will answer questions and assist in helping you choose the perfect plants! You will get first choice of the entire sale – so start making that shopping list today.

Tickets: $45 – Register online at hsvbg.org or email Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org or call at 256-830-4447 ext. 241.

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Exhibit Opening

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KNOCK KNOCK… WHO LIVES THERE?

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We all need a place we call home. Enjoy the fresh air of the Garden this Summer and explore the homes of creatures real and imaginary. Get your climb on as you scramble through larger-than-life human and animal habitats designed just for kids and their imagination.

Peek inside the enchanted Gnome Dome.

Poke around an Old Western Fort. Step inside an authentic Native American Teepee.

Pretend you’re an eagle perched on the edge of a Supersized Nest ready to soar.

Birdhouses, mushrooms, enchanted forests, and more – where you live says a lot about who you are. Learn about the creatures and their Houses, Huts, and Habitats in this thrilling hands-on play space called home.

Bring the kids and watch their imagination grow!

Carol Williamson, Riley & Dylan Campbell

thank you to our designers and builders …

Spring Plant Sale & Festival

Action Builders • BL Harbert • Steve Kennmar • The Land Trust Goodwyn Mills Cawood, Inc. • Timbercraft Tiny Homes

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Friday, April 22 6 – 7:30 PM • Teledyne Terrace

Public Shopping We’ve added even more for you to enjoy as you shop: more plants, more flowers, more seminars, more food trucks, more entertainment, more children’s activities, more vendors! We will emphasize education by offering gardening activities for children to enjoy as they learn and educational talks for adults featuring new plant introductions, forming a garden collection, planning your first landscape and designing seasonal arrangements in containers. This special community event will be your one-stop shopping venue for garden plants, soil testing by Master Gardeners and great free advice from our HBG and Garden Guild plant experts.

Painting and sipping wine classes are popular and the Garden is the perfect canvas! No art experience is necessary as artist Steve Shears guides the group in creating masterpieces.

Sample refreshing wines, snack on appetizers and unwind while you paint. All materials will be provided. This class is the first in a series of four, each taking place in a different area of the Garden (weather permitting).

Members $30; Non-Members $35. Purchase tickets at hsvbg.org or in the Gift Shop.

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

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events Give Back Day - The Ark February 27 • Boeing Education Classroom The Ark works hard to care for and rescue animals. Each item donated allows admission for one person. The Ark’s Wish List includes:

Beaks & Barks Festival through February 29 February continues to be all about feathers and fur as we celebrate birds that soar and dogs that want to explore. Grab your fourlegged friend with their leash and head over to the Garden! Let Fido play in the No Leash Zone at the new location located in the East Lawn. Dogs are $1 per visit or purchase a Paw Pass for $10.

We’ll also be celebrating some of our favorite winged things: birds. The Great Backyard Bird Count returns on the 12th – 15th with some additional fun activities that our Education Department has planned.

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Contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org with questions or call 256-830-4447 ext. 241.

Garden Love: Beer, Wine & Appetizer Tasting Thursday, February 18 6 – 8 PM • Nichols Arbor You will LOVE this tasting! Sample local craft brews, delightful reds, crisp whites and seasonal wines.

Tantalize your taste buds with gourmet appetizers. Elkmont’s Creamery Belle Chevre will share their award winning French style goat milk cheese. The Fresh Market’s Cheese Specialist will sample a variety of gourmet cheeses and answer questions.

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Unflavored Dog milk bones sponsored by: Rolled Rawhide chews Canned & dry adult dog food Canned puppy food Dog collars

Other items on their wish list can be found on our website, hsvbg.org.

To find out more about Give Back Day visit www.hsvbg.org or contact Tamara Huron at 256-830-4447 ext. 241 or thuron@hsvbg.org.

Shamrock Shindig for Kids Thursday, March 17 11 AM – 1 PM • Herb Garden Bring your little leprechauns to the O’Herb Garden this St. Patrick’s Day. Look for hidden shamrocks, some with magically awesome prizes! Green lemonade, goodies, crafts and face painting for all the wee ones. Patrick the Leprechaun will visit with gold coins. Don’t miss this great green shamrock shindig!

Members $2; Non-Members $2 plus Garden admission. Purchase tickets at hsvbg.org, in the Gift Shoppe or contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org.

Raptor Show wednesday, March 23 11 am & 1 pm shows Boeing-Toyota Amphitheater Get ready to soar! Mark your calendars to join us when the Southeastern Raptor Center from the Auburn School of Veterinary Medicine brings everyone’s favorite raptor show to the Garden. You’ll see some amazing raptors take flight and learn some interesting facts too.

Music by Huntsville’s premier big band, swing and jazz Silvery Moon Band/ Orchestra will round out the evening! Eat, Drink and Swing away at the Garden.

Great activity for Spring Breakers – wonderful opportunity to enjoy a beautiful day at the Garden! Program is for all ages. $2 per person along with Garden admission for non-members.

Seating is first come, first serve.

Members $30; Non-Members $35.

Tickets available at hsvbg.org or contact Tamara Huron at thuron@hsvbg.org with questions or call 256-830-4447 ext. 241.

Visit www.hsvbg.org for more information or call Tamara Huron at 256-830-4447 ext. 241.

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Bunny Bonanza Saturday, March 26 Children’s Garden It’s that egg-cellent time of year again…it’s Bunny Bonanza!! We’ll be stuffing 12,000 eggs with treats and scattering them about the Garden. Music, games, refreshments, face painting and other activities will keep your little one busy. Start designing those fun, crazy, or adorable Easter bonnets for the Easter Bonnet Parade and photo op with the Easter Bunny. $5 per child for this event plus Garden admission for any non-members. Advanced registration is recommended for quicker check-in - purchase tickets at www.hsvbg.org or in the Shoppe at the Garden. Plan to arrive well in advance of the scheduled egg hunt times with your Garden membership card and Bunny Bonanza ticket in hand for faster check-in.

Egg hunt schedule: • 2 years old and younger » 10:15 am • 3 to 4 year olds » 10:45 am • 5 to 6 year olds » 11:15 am • Easter Bonnet Parade (all ages) » 11:30 am • 7 years old and up » 11:45 am

the learning Barn

A Learning & Petting experience to remember wednesday, March 16 10 am – 2 PM • enchanted forest $2 per child; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Soozi Pline at 256-424-3370 or spline@hsvbg.org.

Butterflies of Alabama

by Paulette Ogard and Sarah Bright Tuesday, February 23 5:30 – 7:30 PM • Nichols Arbor

This event, hosted by the Huntsville Native Plant Society, Huntsville Forever Green Mt. Garden Club and the HBG Education Department will include book signing and presentation by authors Sarah Bright and Paulette Ogard, books for sale ($29.95), refreshments provided by hosting organizations, and raffle door prizes.

Exclusive for Garden Members. Register online at www.hsvbg.org or contact Soozi Pline at 256-837-4344.

events&education Friday, February 12 - Monday, February 15 • regular garden hours

The Great Backyard Bird Count As a Certified Wildlife Habitat, and an eBird hot spot, the Garden will again participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). This is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as long as you like each day of the event. It’s fun and easy – and it helps the bird population.

Winter days provide pleasant opportunities for viewing migrating birds in the Garden. Many bird species, some in large flocks of 30 to 200 birds, enter the Garden’s natural environment along the Lewis Birding Trail throughout the day. Species that have found refuge in the Garden for feeding and watering include Cedar Waxwings, American Robins, House Finches, European Starlings, Red-wing Blackbirds, American Goldfinches, Pine Siskins, Mourning Doves, and Common Grackles. Other avian visitors in smaller groups included Eastern Bluebirds, Ruby-crowned and Golden-crowned Kinglets, Dark-eyed Juncos, White-throated Sparrows, Yellow-rumped Warblers and Carolina Chickadees, a Belted Kingfisher, and Ring-necked Ducks. The Garden provides a serene winter birding experience.

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Grab your best i rls’ girlfriend and head to the Garden for an ight evening of fun and creativity. ut Make a takeSip Snack Create! home craft and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres. Beer and wine available for purchase. Here’s what we have planned!

Questions? Call Soozi Pline at 256-837-4344. Free with Garden Admission.

Hosted by the Education Department – Sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited

Fairy Houses, Pixie Towers and Toad Homes Friday, March 18

Suet Log Feeder Make-N-Take Class

6:30-8 PM Anderson Education Center Classroom

Saturday, February 13 • 10 AM -12 PM • Anderson Education Center

Taught by Herb Lewis – All Materials Provided – Class Size is Limited Members $15, Non-members $20

adult education Starting Seeds Indoors & Seed Swap Saturday, February 6 • 10 AM -12 PM Anderson Education Center & DVG Taught by Stacy Scannell Members $15, Non-members $20

Plant ID Walk

Attracting Birds to Your Garden Sunday, February 14 • 2 - 4 PM Meet on the deck of Garden of Eat’N Taught by Carol Lambdin Free with Garden Admission

Potters Bench Make-N-Take

Bring your own hammer! We’ll provide the rest.

Saturday, March 12 • 1:30 -3:30 PM Anderson Education Center • Taught by Dan Pline Members $30, Non-members $40

Lewis Birding Trail Virtual Tour Saturday, March 19 • 10 AM -12 PM Anderson Education Center • Taught by Herb Lewis Members $15, Non-members $20 Native Wildflowers Workshop and Plant ID Walk Saturday, APRIL 2 • 9:30 am – 2:30 PM Anderson Education Center & Garden 9:30 - 10:15 AM Trillium presentation by Dr. L.L. Chick Gaddy

Please see expanded class descriptions at www.hsvbg.org/adulteducation.

APRIL 2 - Native Wildflowers (cont.)

10:30 - 11:15 AM Plant ID Talk, Holmes Trillium Collection

by Harold Holmes 11:30 AM -12 PM Lunch

(sandwich tray, salad, chips, cookies, water & tea)

12:15 - 2:15 PM Plant ID Walk Members $40, Non-members $50

Plant ID talk & Walk

Bush Azalea Trail Tour Saturday, April 9 • 9:30 - 11:30 aM Meet on the deck of Garden of Eat’N Taught by Vernon Bush Members $15, Non-members $20

Plant ID talk & Walk

Vegetable Gardening 101 Saturday, April 9 • 2 - 4 PM Anderson Education Center & DVG Taught by Niki Sothers & MG Members $15, Non-members $20

Plant ID talk & Walk Using Native Plants to attract Butterflies & other Pollinators Saturday, April 23 • 10 AM -12 PM Anderson Education Center & Garden Taught by Amanda Maples Members $15, Non-members $20

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED at www.hsvbg.org/adulteducation or 256-837-4104 or 256-837-4344. No refunds or cancellations less than 48 hours prior to the class.

Taught by Stacy Scannell & Niki Sothers Members $40, Non-members $50

Butterfly Puddler Fridays, april 1 and april 8 6:30-8 PM Anderson Education Center Classroom

Taught by local potter Pamela McAlpine Members $30, Non-members $40

Register online at hsvbg.org or contact Soozi Pline at spline@hsvbg.org or 256-837-4344.

Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Give Away Saturday, March 5 • 11 AM -2 PM Grisham Pavilion HBG & AWF helps to educate children and the public about trees and the importance of maintaining a healthy urban tree canopy.

1,000 native trees being given away, while supplies last.

Trees donated by National Wildlife Federation.

Guest speaker!

More details to come…

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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.

The Garden Gang APPLY NOW!

If you have a son or daughter between the ages of 13 and 15 who would like to have a fun and educational experience while learning more about the Garden, then Garden Gang is the perfect summer activity!

A summer youth volunteer program, The Gang gets together on Wednesdays during June and July from 8am until 2pm to assist with a variety of activities including Wacky Wednesdays, Butterfly House assistant, summer camp for kids, and planting, weeding and mulching.

Why join?—to learn new skills and gain valuable experience, fulfill community service hours and make new friends.

For more information or application, contact Cookie Adams, Volunteer Coordinator, cadams@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 238.

Galaxy Crew Thank You – On December 1, the Galaxy of Lights Crew and HBG nominee received special recognition from WAAY 31 during their Thanksgiving promotion – 31 Days of Thanks.

Representing the 20th Anniversary for this award-winning holiday tradition, the Galaxy Crew received lots of holiday treats and a great big THANK YOU for another year’s display of lights and magic.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Tony Osani In 2012 Tony Osani came up with a way to combine his volunteer Domino’s team Galaxy night with a Galaxy of Lights run. Under his direction, this 5K race has now become one of the Garden’s most popular holiday events and fundraiser. Along with the 3K Holiday Dash, serious runners and families alike may participate and get into the spirit of the season. During this time and throughout the year, our many volunteers and staff enjoy Domino’s pizza provided so generously by Tony.

This is only one of the racing events that Tony and his team organizes. Team Rocket Tri-Club, the local triathlon club, directed seven races in 2015 and raised $38,000 for local charities. He also serves on the board for Miracle League of North Alabama, which works to insure that those with special needs get an opportunity to play baseball.

“The Botanical Garden is one of the true treasures of our area, and we appreciate the opportunity to use the Galaxy runs as another way for people to enjoy what they have created.”

Tony has continued to highlight these activities and has worked to –Tony Osani ensure that they will continue to be the fun events that they are. He also serves on our Advisory Board. His son John joins his father in contributing his time and skills in the Garden, working at least 18 hours per week with the horticulture staff.

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“Consistently and tirelessly contributing to the community, Tony Osani is an excellent example of the successful business person, philanthropist, and volunteer,” said Cookie Adams, Volunteer Coordinator at The Garden. “I find great pleasure in having a person with Tony’s wonderful qualities of generosity and industry to turn to throughout the year.”

DreamWhat No aSmall Dreams difference a year makes! from the CEO

Garden. The staff ’s guidance regarding the needs to improve the visitor and volunteer experience were precisely what we needed to hear. So the plan evolved taking in as many amenities as we could imagine. Open spaces for gathering, easy access for stroller and wheelchair visitors, flexible rental venues for various sizes of functions and LOTS of restrooms were at the top of the list.

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hen I think back about all that has been accomplished I can hardly believe it!

Tremendous effort and leadership from our Board of Directors over the past few years has resulted in a fabulous Master plan including the priorities for the Focus V plan development.

The first priority to be identified was the front entrance and parking garden, and that was completed and paid for. Then the infrastructure for a new building site was begun as we built an additional lake and improved some of our garden spaces; that, too was completed and paid for.

So as the CEO, I was quite proud of the plan and even more proud of the way it got there through thoughtful conversations with lots of people… like caterers, photographers, corporate administrators, research park tenants, our Arsenal and Space and Rocket Center neighbors, brides, restauranteurs, sound technicians, and of course, our many, many volunteers! The plan was good because of that involvement, but never did I expect it to be embraced as it has been and for that I am truly appreciative to all.

Next we began the project requirements for developing a guest welcome center that would properly introduce a first-time visitor to our

As one of our founders, Harvilee Harbarger, said,

“Dream no small dreams”.

Phylis Baron reiterates that saying,

“I didn’t want us to just settle, but wanted us to build something that would be meaningful and impactful to the community”.

As we shared those plans with civic and tourism leaders, members and non-members, and individuals across North Alabama the response has been such a wonderful endorsement. Everyone wanted to know, “When are you going to build it?” My response, was, “whenever you want us to”! As a nonprofit, we are proud to be good stewards of the resources entrusted to us and are most cautious as we move into another growth phase. So first, we wanted to be sure that there was a good business model and return on the investment. Being resoundingly assured after doing the homework, we moved forward.

Then two long-time advisors and supporters, Butch Damson and Linda Smith stepped up January 2015 and committed $1.0M which began the momentum for the next several months. Earlier conversations with the City of Huntsville had occurred and Mayor Battle continued » » »

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HBG Guest Welcome Center Major Donors Glass Conservatory

Linda J. Smith Butch and Jerry Damson

Carriage House

Dorothy Davidson

Atrium

Phylis and Bob Baron

Scenic Lake

Alpha Foundation

Butterfly House

Tine and John Purdy

Celebration Garden Jurenko Family

Entry Gates

Ruth and John Jurenko

Grand Hall Lobby Jan Smith

Kitchen Garden & Fountain Pam White

Stone Bridge over Scenic Lake & Birding Trail Terry and Herb Lewis

Veranda

Bill Stender & Ellen Chorba

Lakeside Terrace

Toyota Motor Manufacturing

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shared our sensitivity of the construction timing and protection of Galaxy revenues for 2015 and 2016. We were able to personally speak with most of the City Councilmen who were all avid supporters…none more than Richard Showers who told Chairman Linda Green and myself, “I cannot even imagine a project that the Huntsville Botanical Garden would bring to me to endorse, that I wouldn’t do so. The Garden is a model organization for the community”.

We were so proud of that statement and we hope our members share that pride as well. From the founders, volunteers, board members, and staff over the years the Garden has been responsive and responsible to the community. With the city’s $3.0M commitment as well as the generosity of many others, by July 31 we had reached $7.2M towards our goal of $12M for the Guest Welcome Center and were well on our way.

Fast forward through the past 6 months with lots of work at planning meetings, donor con-

versations, contract reviews and financing proposals and here we are today with Groundbreaking behind us. This iconic project is due for completion and ready for operation in Spring 2017. The impact for the Garden will be monumental, affecting every operation.

I am so grateful to the many donors that believed early in the process, and that it would indeed happen. Their encouragement and financial support has brought us this far. As of January 1, 2016 we have raised $9.0M . . . yes, what a difference a year makes! While final costs have exceeded our original forecast, know that our funding partners stand behind our solid performance and projections. Now, I would like to invite each and every member to be a part of this transformational project for our community.

Your participation at any level is important to us as an endorsement that you concur with the direction. So again, please help us bring this to a reality and keep the Garden growing!

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– Paula Steigerwald, CEO

Dynetics

Technology Improvements

Special thanks to Board members that have taken leadership roles in pulling this project together:

Lakeside Overlook & Walkway

Project Development Committee

Hornbuckle Trust The Daniel Foundation

Sheryl and Marc Bendickson

Grand Staircase & Atrium Lighting Fixture

John Allen, Chair David Harbarger, Co-Chair Paul Bogosian Mark Curran Leta DeMaioribus Cindy Gray Eleanor Loring Emily Robertson

Garden Café Seating Area

Project Financing Committee

Cherry Terrace

Cynthia and Rey Almodovar

Welcome Center Fountain Teri and John Holly

Carol Williamson

Kathy and Al Sullivan

Library

Jean and Peter Loux

Volunteer Tribute Garden Loretta Spencer

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Al Sullivan, Chair David Bier Penny Billings Kyle Findlay Linda Green Beth Martin Richardson

Donor Development Committee

Marc Jacobson, Chair Phylis Baron Mark Curran Mike & Leta DeMaioribus Kyle Findlay Mary Griffith Warne & Mary Ena Heath Terry Lewis Beth Martin Richardson Jan Smith

Recognition Committee Terry Lewis

Events Committee

Cindy Gray, Chair Lynn Carden Betsy Estopinal Emily Moody Lana Ritch Reba Rogers Kathi Tew

20+ Committee

Cynthia Almodovar

Naming Opportunities Beauty surrounds the new Guest Welcome Center – inside and out!

There is something with your name on it!

Dogwood Courtyard – $300,000 Edible Garden – $250,000 Lake Fountain – $250,000 Porte Cochére – $150,000 Heritage Hallway – $100,000 Azalea Terrace – $75,000 Fireside Chat Seating Area – $50,000 Grand Hall Kitchen – $50,000 Orchard Gardens – $25,000 Patio Tables and Chairs – $10,000 Benches – $8,000 Rockers – $6,000

Corporate Donors City Of Huntsville Dynetics Toyota Alabama Madison County Commission Crestwood Medical Center AEgis Technologies Redstone Federal Credit Union City of Madison Venturi, Inc. Cepeda Systems & Software Analysis, Inc. 4Site, Inc. Renasant Bank Outdoor Solutions S3, Inc.

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Have you been a member of the Garden for 20 years or more?

The plans for the new Guest Welcome Center include a Legacy Wall dedicated to the loyalty and support long time members have given to the Huntsville Botanical Garden.

An architectural stone wall is to be erected showcasing engraved inscriptions and creating lasting memories for future generations.

Watch your mailbox for a letter arriving soon explaining the details regarding this beautiful tribute honoring our Legacy Members.

If you would like more information on how you can become involved or would like to support this project, please contact the Advancement Office at 256-830-4447 ext. 239.

For the community, the new Guest Welcome Center will be significant…

“We look forward to the opening of the new Huntsville Botanical Garden Guest Welcome Center. Paula Steigerwald, her Board, and staff have all worked tirelessly to ensure the center is both architecturally striking and extremely well designed while reflecting Huntsville’s southern charm.

This beautiful facility will not only welcome visitors to one of the top attractions in the state, it will also feature event and meeting space which will further enhance the use of the Huntsville Botanical Garden for conference attendees and local residents alike. I can't wait for the CVB to host our own hospitality industry appreciation at this new venue and to continue to partner with the Garden in the future. Congratulations to all involved in making this happen for this great city.”

– Judy Ryals, CEO Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau

We will begin booking our new venues this spring.

Please contact Facility Rental at 256-430-3572 ext. 243 for more information.

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children's education HOMESCHOOL

Nature’s Classroom - where there’s always someting growing on! february: Birds

Part I: Flight and Feathers Students will explore the mechanism of flight and how birds are able to glide by examining wing structure and body shape.

We will experience aerodynamics, lift and drag in this hands-on lesson.

K-2nd: 3rd-5th & 6th-8th:

February 2 February 4

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Part II: Eating is for the Birds Students will determine how adaptations help define what and how birds eat. We will look at birds that eat anything ranging from seeds to meat. Students will create a bird feeder craft to take home.

K-2nd: 3rd-5th & 6th-8th:

February 16 12-1:30 PM February 18 12-1:30 PM

March: Biomimicry Borrowing Nature’s Designs Part I: Better Solar through Natural Inspirations We’ll discover how living organisms will mimic each other in order to survive, and humans mimic nature to be more effective in our daily lives. Students will delve into the world of solar power and examine how using the design of the sunflower and mimicking a fly’s eye can help us to more efficiently gather solar energy.

K-2nd: 3rd-5th & 6th-8th:

March 1 March 3

12-1:30 PM 12-1:30 PM

Part II: Architecture of Nature By understanding how wildlife build their homes, we have adapted our own building styles for increased safety and effectiveness.

Students will investigate nature’s structures to design and create their own based on the same principles.

K-2nd: 3rd-5th & 6th-8th:

March 29 March 31

12-1:30 PM 12-1:30 PM

April: Genome of a Monarch Butterfly Part I: Monarch Migration The migration of Monarch butterflies is a fascinating phenomenon that we are only just beginning to understand. Students will examine the DNA of Monarch butterflies to find clues about their migration behaviors and warning coloration.

K-2nd: 3rd-5th & 6th-8th:

April 12 April 14

12-1:30 PM 12-1:30 PM

enchanted forest

Spend Spring Break Frolicking in the Enchanted Woodland Fairy Forest!

March 14-18 & March 21-25 11 AM - 2 PM each day

Wings a must!

Build a fairy house » every day Photo op with a fairy princess » limited days Food trucks » every day Free with Garden Admission or Membership No registration required.

Spring Break Camp For children 6 to 13 years old

March 14-18 or 21-25 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. Each daily theme ties in with part of our Houses, Huts and Habitats exhibit.

Questions? Please contact Soozi Pline, spline@hsvbg.org or 256-424-3370

2016 Summer Camps Coming!

SAVE THEse DATES

June 6-10 Houses, Huts and Habitats June 13-17 Junior Master Gardener June 20-24 Magic Tree House June 27-July 1 Hobbit Gardens in Middle Earth July 11-15 Magic Tree House July 18-22 Junior Master Gardener July 25-29 Houses, Huts and Habitats

Seeds to Sprouts 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.

Selected Fridays from 10 –11 am Anderson Education Center Classroom Age: 2-5 (parent and child class) February 5 Beautiful Birds February 19 Delightful Dogs March 4 On the Construction Site March 11 Up the Beanstalk April 1 Jungle Adventures No classes in May, classes resume in June! $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.

Daily Themes Monday: For the Birds Hands-on activities and outdoor exploration will focus on the birds that call Alabama home.

Tuesday: Hawaiian Getaway We take a break and explore the world of beaches and oceans.

Wednesday: The Wild West We will take a glimpse into daily life in the Old West while exploring the Western Fort and Tee Pee in our exhibit.

Thursday: Pirates Galore Be ready to set sail and learn about the skills it took be a successful navigator on the oceans.

Friday: Legendary Myths and Magic Fairies, Hobbits & more! The world of mythical and magical creatures will be brought to life with hands-on activities.

Members: $40/day or $180/week Non-members: $50/day or $230/week Early Drop-Off starting at 8 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 • Since this is a day-to-day camp and not all campers will be attending the full week, there will be no graduation on Friday.

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

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education&horticulture Spend a Sustainable Day at the Garden!

The Art of Sustainable Science March 12 • 9 AM - 3:45 PM • Murray Hall Kindergarten to 12th Grade FREE...but with limited space! Register no later than March 1, 2016 The Huntsville Botanical Garden is excited to invite your student to participate in a new event. Whether students are more creatively inclined or scientifically driven, there is something for everyone. Students can create an art project or a science-fair style project that demonstrates a sustainability message.

More detailed information at www.hsvbg.org.

Questions? Contact Misty Hertzig at artofsustainablescience@gmail.com or 256-837-4104.

Earth Day Celebration for Homeschool Students

Friday, April 22 • 10 AM - 2 PM (12-12:30 Lunch Break)

Huntsville Botanical Garden will host an exciting day of activities exclusively for homeschooled students and their families; homeschool groups are welcome too.

Discovery Stations and Presentations include Herb Society Activity in the Herb Garden, Demonstration Vegetable Garden Tour and Activity, Cooperative Games, Water Lab from Alabama A&M, Purdy Butterfly House Tours and Butterfly Release, Live Turtle Demonstration, Birding Activity and more…

Members $15, Non-members $20.

(Bring a sack lunch or order a pizza lunch from the Garden) Pizza Lunch $3.50/person

Register online or call Soozi Pline (256)837-4344

garden calendar things you could or should be doing in your garden… february Turf: Bermuda/Zoysia: PRE-emerge for summer annual weeds Fescue: PRE-emerge for summer annual weeds Winter Rye: The Garden uses a perennial Ryegrass tri-blend, adding a roller to your mower will “stripe” turf. Mow weekly, irrigate as needed add IRON beginning of February to add a rich green color to blade.

Irrigation: Turn system on IF needed and monitor for leaks.

Cut branches and from spring blooming shrubs like forsythia and quince to bring in your house for forcing.

march Turf: Bermuda/Zoysia: Spot spray with post-emerge, begin irrigation program, (1/2” water about 2x a week) Fescue: Fertilize with ½ lb/1000 N, begin irrigation when needed (1/2” water about 2x a week) Winter Rye: Spot spray for weeds. Irrigate as needed.

Irrigation: Now is the time to check your system for the season! Turn on system and begin making adjustments to heads for best coverage. Make sure to clean/ replace screens in heads, this prevents clogs and gives the best coverage. Look for leaks in system, repair when necessary.

april Turf: Bermuda/Zoysia: For goosegrass control, apply a pre-emergent in LATE April Fescue: optional-fertilize with ½ lb/1000 N for color, irrigate when needed (1/2” water about 2x a week) Winter Rye: Spot spray for weeds. Irrigate as needed.

Irrigation: Continue to monitor for leaks/ breaks. Make head adjustments when necessary.

Fill in the gaps in your garden with plants from the Spring Plant Sale.

See www.hsvbg.org/yourgarden for an expanded Garden Calendar 12

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bird’s eye view Birding the Garden’s Watercourse

by Herb Lewis The Garden’s diverse landscape attracts many species of birds that reside or migrate through the fields and woodlands within the 112 acre boundary.

As of December 2015, a total of 103 bird species have been recorded.

A key bird attractor is the water channel that extends the entire length of the Garden. This water channel provides four watercourse environments containing diverse wildlife habitats desired by many bird species.

The first environment, a grassy water channel and cattail marsh starts at the north boundary on Bob Wallace. The grassy sides attract Eastern Kingbirds, Tree Swallows and Killdeer. Red-winged Blackbirds nest in the cattail marsh that is frequented by Great-blue Herons feeding on crayfish and tadpoles.

The channel flows into the second watercourse environment of Little Smith Lake and Lake Lonnie.

Waterfowl such as Canada Geese and Mallards feed and nest on the lakes while Green Herons, Spotted Sandpipers, Common Grackles and American Robins feed along the shore. Ring-necked Ducks and Gadwalls visit during the winter months.

The third watercourse environment, a riparian system, is a forested water channel meandering through the Fern Glade, Mathews Nature Trail and Bush Azalea Trail. The exceptional diversity of vegetation provide food and shelter. The combination of running water, dense understory foliage and a continuous tall tree canopy create a highly valued environment to birdlife, especially migrating birds. Vireos, warblers, Yellow-billed Cuckoos, Cedar Waxwings and orioles can be observed during spring and fall bird migration.

The Garden’s watercourse ends in the Wetland, an expansive woodland area where several drainage systems combine to create a swamp/bog forest floor highly charged with insects, worms and crayfish.

Such a buffet attracts many birds during all seasons especially those favoring moist, dense lowlands like the Hooded Warbler.

horticulture cedar waxwing

Birding Plants

notes from the garden

by Carol Lambdin

Adding a variety of plants for songbirds in your garden not only increases the beauty in your garden, but also provides shelter, protected nesting sites and food for these delightful creatures. When planning your landscape, think in terms of wildlife corridors, allowing birds to easily travel from location to location, protected from other creatures in our gardens, cats. Place birdfeeders near trees and shrubs where the birds can take cover. Fencerows and brush piles also provide excellent resting and nesting places for birds. If you have room, have both. I have a brush pile, full of pruning and deadheading activity during the growing season that is always plentiful with birds darting in and out.

It also saves all that debris from going to the landfill.

This list of plants and pictures are from garden members Herb and Terry Lewis, co-founders of our Lewis Birding Trail.

birding bloom/berry plants Type NATIVE SUN/SHADE SOIL MOISTURE color Wildlife Value deciduous yes sun/part shade well-drained white/red small tree

Location in the Garden

songbirds, Cedar Waxwing, Next to Cole Pond summer fruit, nesting

Amelanchier arborea Serviceberry

Callicarpa americana Beautyberry

Chionanthus virginicus, C. chinensis Fringetree

deciduous yes sun/part shade shrub

medium, white/purple tolerate clay soils

songbirds, fall fruit, protection

various locations, Damson Aquatic Garden

deciduous yes/no sun small tree

medium moisture, well-drained

songbirds, fall fruit

Central Corridor Garden

Cornus florida, C. mas Dogwood

deciduous yes/no sun/part shade well-drained white/red small tree

Ilex decidua 'Byers's Gold' Possomhaw

deciduous yes sun/part shade small tree

Ilex x attenuata 'Fosteri' Foster Holly

evergreen no sun/part shade well-drained white/red songbirds, fall/winter fruit, tree protection

white/purple

medium moisture, white/red prefers moist acidic

songbirds, insects, Dogwood Trail nesting, fall fruit songbirds, fall/winter fruit, protection

Cottage Garden Entrance

Ilex x verticillata deciduous yes sun moist white/red songbirds, fall/winter fruit, Winterberry Holly shrub protection

Juniperus virginiana Eastern Redcedar

evergreen yes sun well-drained tree

Lonicera sempervirens 'Alabama evergreen yes sun Crimson' Coral Honeysuckle vine Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia Creeper Vaccinium sp.

Blueberry Viburnum sp.

Viburnum american robin

medium moisture, well-drained

various locations, Lake Lonnie, Damson Aquatic Garden

non-significant/ blue/gray blue

songbirds, Cedar Waxwing, nesting, winter fruit, sap

throughout the Garden

red and orange/ orange

Hummingbirds, butterflies and birds, nectar, protection

Belvedere

songbirds, protections, summer flowers

Four Seasons Garden, in several trees

deciduous yes sun well-drained orange/brown seed vine

semi-evergreen yes sun/part shade well-drained white/blue summer/fall fruit shrub deciduous shrub

some sun well-drained varieties

white/red or black

Demonstration Vegetable Garden

summer/fall fruit, protection

throughout the Garden

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 Oct-Dec 2015 IN Honor of

Margaret Cotten Louise Peabody

Jerry Redus Ann Redus

Bill Hovik Virginia Warvi

Laura Brown Green Valley Garden Club

Hal Cronkhite Margaret & Mack Vann

Donald Saxton Mr. & Mrs. William K. Witherow

Nick Igou Lila & John Howard

Vernon Bush Herb & Terry Lewis

John Daniel Martha Stanley

Anne Schoenknecht Mary Perkins

Trevor Cole Huntsville Garden Club

Pamela O’Hear Godwin Mike Davidson Telse & Bernard Davis Betty & Fred Hudson Dean Hudson Pam Hudson Leila Nabors

Lewis Smith Vee Smith Sue & George Williams

Jeanne Walker Irwin Huntsville High School Class of 1947

Harvey Cotten Lu Downey Chapter M P.E.O. Huntsville Garden Club Carolyn Gandy The Garden Guild

Purdy Butterfly House

12:30-2:30 PM • Nichols Arbor Purdy Butterfly House Catered brunch and gift bags for all the moms!

Native azalea, grown onsite at HBG, for every family!!

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Bob White Joyce White

Mr. Levon Parcus Pam Anders

Mrs. Mary Wisdom Apache Program Office Fleet Management

Margaret Pipes Peabody Harvey Cotten

Baila Block Edna Block

Marilyn “Lynn” Jones American Structurepoint, Inc. Aylesworth Family Joy Bonn Kakki & J.R. Brooks Lee Brown Regina Dembo Elizabeth Herrin Ineos Technologies James Kennedy William Marshall Linda & Carter Martin Greg Martz Sherry McFadden William & Nancy Munson Gerald W. Patterson Kris Pratt Carolyn E. Riley Charles & Ellen Robinson Christine & Bill Starnes Janice Turner Nancy Weaver Reba Ferguson Webb Barry & Marcia Wood Andy & Kay Woods

Carolyn Bradford Dr. Jon R. Moody

John Jurenko Pamela Stieglitz

Paul Breden Saddletree Homeowners Association

Dr. Ralph Lampert MeLisa & Mark Teague

George Ardelean Michael & Helen Lamy

Mr. Wayne Robbins League, Sr. MeLisa & Mark Teague

John Bernhard Clyde Renee West

Cookie Kruvand Green Valley Garden Club

Alyson Shabel Green Valley Garden Club

Sunday, May 8

Mary Eula Bell Morris Huntsville High School Class of 1947

In Bloom Master Gardeners of North Alabama

You are invited to help us welcome these beautiful winged creatures back to the Garden. There are so many things to see and explore while you are visiting!

Be entertained by our turtles, stunning floral displays, and of course, a variety of native species of colorful butterflies!

Mother’s Day Celebration Tea & Butterfly Release

Phyllis Hardenburgh Mindy Rabalais

Paula Steigerwald The Garden Guild Kay Tidwell Forever Green Mountain Garden Club Wendall & Beth Uptagrafft

In Memory of Marion Anderson Madison Garden Club

Dr. Richard Brown Jane A. McBride Gert & Ralph Byram Huntsville Twickenham Rose Society Ralph Byram Dick & Allie Allen Gene & Martha Andrzejewski Barbara & Randy Bryson Gladys Comus Jerry & Butch Damson Percy & Lois Dreher Sue & Graeme Duthie Joe & Fran Edmondson Galaxy of Lights Crew Bob & Sandy Hovde Rebecca Harbor Jones Domer & Helen Kemp Thomas & Nancy Morton Louis & Evelyn Ossip Leland & Diana Sisson Joyce White Wiregrass Master Gardeners Association Irene Nolen Clark Rebecca Peterson

Howard Miller Huntsville Botanical Garden

Clare von Arb Welden Doug von Arb

Sara Drake Henderson Vernon & Dean Bush

Herb & Terry Lewis Jessica Hovis Smith

Save The Date

Jean Hines Green Greenwyche Garden Club

Steve Harrison Walmart

Seasonal Opening – Sunday, May 1

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 18, when we’ll celebrate the butterflies with a brand new event – the Butterfly Festival.

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The Garden Grubbers Vernon & Dean Bush Bonnie Tondera

Margaret Eileen Sullivan John D. Barnes, D.M.D. Barbara Paul Timothy Tolar & Charlotte Olson Mack & Mary Underwood

Marilyn “Lynn” Jones Huntsville Botanical Garden The Indiana University Financial Aid Team

Lenda Lee Vann Woody Mack & Margaret Vann

Butterfly Releases In Honor of Tim & Shirley Baldridge Bill & Janet Sholes James & Jacqueline Chandler Dr. & Mrs. Everett Mosley Jim & Ida Jo Daughtry Dr. & Mrs. Everett Mosley Isabel Lancaster Jill Gardner “JiJi” Rylee Shane Smith Ellen Brewer Mary Wisdom Debra Barringer

Butterfly Releases In Memory of

Barbara Schmitz Mary Casey & Sandy Hovde Scott & Debbie Fulmore Nick & Mary Stams Barbara Wentzel Schmitz Mary Casey & Sandy Hovde Mary & Nick Stams Mary Sellers Steve & Kathy Gilder Garry Simpson Hazel & Millie Adam Stephens Alan & Kim Murphy Lyle Taylor Clyde Renee West John Thomas Huntsville Botanical Garden Patrick Murray Traylor Jill’s Studio of Dance Juniors 2015-2016 Theresa Trombetta Catheryn Bailey Larry Van Sandt Alan & Kim Murphy

In Kind Gifts Advanced Audio & Video, Inc.

Raymond Low Jessica Nobles

Richard C. Carter Huntsville High School Class of 1947

Evelyn Lucas Harvilee Harbarger Julia Jane Marsh

Betty Jo Harris Cartwright Huntsville High School Class of 1947

Nick Mangus Pamela Stieglitz Joyce White

Luke Clayton Tish & Leigh Pegues

Domino’s

Kevin & Tim Connolly Mary Ellen Peters

The Fresh Market

Howard Miller Vernon & Dean Bush Ron & Alice Clements Catherine Hall Bonnie Tondera Margaret & Mack Vann

Vernon & Dean Bush Chambers Bottling Company Jerry and Edna Deener Elizabeth & Pete Franks

Mrs. Louise Davidson Mary Ruth Yates

Hobby Hardwood Alabama

Richard Evans Tricia Pruitt

Jason Howard Painting, Inc.

Edna Mullins Dories & Jim Layne

Jean Green Huntsville Botanical Garden

Piper & Leaf

Carol Onega Audrey Ostwald & James Hague

June Green Mitzi Woody & Thomas Schrimsher

Steve & Pat Patrick Jennifer Boleware Howard & Peggy Peabody Louise Peabody

Phyllis Hardenburgh Mindy Rabalais

Tony Osani John W. & Rhonda Johnston Rachel Young

membership New Member and Volunteer Orientation

LUNCH & LEARN

Thursday, may 5, 2016 11:30 AM –12:30 PM Murray Hall Optional Guided Garden Tour 12:30–1 pM The Orientation is designed to help you learn about: » 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!

Bring your lunch or you can reserve a box lunch for $6 from the Garden of Eat’n. Box lunch reservations requested by Monday, May 2, 2016. Send reservations for lunches or the orientation to rwaldrop@hsvbg.org or call 256.830.4447 x229.

See you at the Garden!

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

New & Renewing Members October through December 2015 Ambassador Members ($1000) Terry & Jim Bradford Michael & Leta DeMaioribus Harvilee P. Harbarger Margaret & Robert Jackson Dr. & Mrs. Peter C. Loux Mr. George M. Thurlow

fellow Members (cont’d) BG (Ret) & Mrs. Dan Montgomery Loch & Freya Neely Claudia & Martin Pols Barrett & Tolly Shelton Jim & Carol Tevepaugh Elizabeth Wise

Patron Members ($500) Mr. Harry Babin & Ms. Melinda Still Ron & Alice Clements Hank & Phyllis Holland Mrs. Tami Jassey & COL (Ret) Robert Jassey Sandy & Melissa Kirkindall Dr. & Mrs. Everett C. Mosley Dr. & Mrs. William E. Salter Valeta Wheeler

Friend Members ($175) COL (Ret) Jon Anderson & Barbara Higgins Dave & Ruth Arnett Jim & Valerie Chesney Patrick & Lucile Conner Joseph W. Cremin & Elizabeth A. Simmons Harold & Rebecca DeArmond Lynn & Helen Deibler Christina Dobrowolski, Eric Silkowski & Natalia Dobrowolski George & Carlene Elrod Carolyn & Ted Gandy Joseph & Donna Green Karen Halse Jon & Delores Haussler Mrs. Martha N. King Terry Koelbl LTG (Ret) & Mrs. James M. Link Jan Rogers Cynthia & Eric Streams Alice & Roger Tanghe Ellen & Bill Taylor Dan & Dannie Walther Roy & Peggy White

Fellow Members ($250) Richard C. Demming Earl & Kay Eastin Allen & Sandy Fopiano & Jill Stuart Marion & Sara Gibson Loren & Lucy Gross Rajean & John Gully S. Revelle Gwyn & Meyer E. Dworsky Catherine L. Hall Danny & Shelly Harris Adam D. Henry & Elisabeth Flaschberger Andrew & Sarah Lauren Kattos Bob & Cindi Ludwig

Affiliate Members ($125) Lynn & Richard Abney Lt. Col. (Ret) & Mrs. Keith Angles Mrs. Catheryn Bailey Bill & Debbie Bailie Barton's Greenhouse & Nursery, Inc. Ruth & Jack Bates Cecil & Mary Ellen Best Julia & Wayne Blackwell James & Judith Blanche Shirley A. Bradford Everett & Angelen Brooks Dr. & Mrs. Mark Brown Jo & Malcolm Brown Kathleen & Gordon Butler Justin & Sandra Cato James & Mary Beth Chamberlain Cathy & Paul Clawson Dennis & Jodie Clements Edward & Wanda Cobb Mac & Annette Cooper Vicki & Larry Donelson Anthony Ewing & Rashida Abbas Gene & Mary Ann Ezell Robert & Marion Fallon Wanda Fluhler John & Eva Geiger Paolo & Segolene Giacomoni Charles & Martina Griffith Lt. Col. (Ret) Robert Gurner & Ms. Melissa Long Morris & Patricia Hammer Don & Florence Helman Kevin & Yuan Hildreth David & Laura Hodge Rein & Jerry Ann Ise

AFFILIATE Members (cont’d) Eric & Leena Jacobs Peggy Jacobs Marc & Denise Jacobson Rebecca Harbor Jones Dr. Benjamin R. King & Mrs. Carla King Vicki & Greg Kokoskie Rosalie & Joe Lancaster Betty Jean & Rick Loeb Bryan & Patricia Lorge Mrs. Ruth M. Morrison Kathryn & Bill Mullins Dr. & Mrs. William R. Nuessle James & Linda O'Donnell Warren & Rhonda Okerberg George & Janie Richardson Ms. Pamela Roberts & Ms. Melissa Mabie Phillip & Laura Roberts Jim & Ellen Robinson Mrs. Patricia G. Rutledge Mr. Harold Schoepflin & Mrs. Deborah Clisch Eugene & Debra Sims Joyce & Dirk Spencer Charles & Nancy Supko Tara & Robert Szmyd & Vonzel Nail Jennifer & Riki Takeshita Tiffany & Jason Taylor Norma & Collis Terry Ronold & Sylvia Thomas Brenda D. Thornton Ed & Anne Uher Mr. & Mrs. Richard P. Van Valkenburgh, Jr. Debbie & Ben Washburn

Spring is around the corner !

Come get your gardening gloves, pruners, hats & more!

All proceeds support Huntsville Botanical Garden.

Complimentary, signature gift wrap available.

Member discount. Normal exclusions apply.

Share the “love”!

Buy one sandwich and get one half off for the month of February only! www.hsvbg.org

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4747 Bob Wallace Avenue Huntsville, Alabama 35805 Address Service Requested

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

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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 • Toyota Alabama Turner Construction Company

investor

($2,500-$4,999) IPC (InfoPro Corporation) • LMI 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 • 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

Wednesday, April 27 11:00 AM • Nichols Arbor

It’s time to choose your most fabulous hat and mark your calendars to attend the 4th Annual Spring Luncheon featuring Jeff Ross!

Jeff is the Farmstead Field School Manager at the luxury resort Blackberry Farm in Walland, Tennessee. With two decades of professional experience with plants and a profound passion for food, he has combined his talents into a terrific afternoon for you. You will discover different uses of both wild and cultivated plants to create a special and nutritious menu. Jeff will also share the history of Blackberry Farm and what to expect on a visit to the 9,200 acre estate.

The menu will feature items from Chef Sam Beall’s cookbooks and promises to be another sold-out event, so reserve your seats soon! Individual reservations are available presented by: at $60 per person, tables of eight $500 and corporate tables with sponsor benefits for $750.

Cookbooks will be available for purchase during the month of April in the Shoppe at the Garden.

Purchase tickets online at www.hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 294. For more information, contact Amy Hamilton, 256-830-4447 ext. 239 or ahamilton@hsvbg.org.