HBG Garden Columns - Nov Dec Jan 2019

VOL. 41, NO. 1 • NOVEMBER-DECEMBER-JANUARY 2019

H U N TS V I L L E B OTA N I C A L G A R D E N

a holiday tradition for the young and young at heart

Galaxy of Lights >>> PAGE 4

NEW REGISTER FOR YOUR WALKING NIGHT AND DRIVING NIGHT TICKETS TODAY!

Beaks & Barks >>> PAGE 3

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GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT DOGS ARE WELCOME IN THE GARDEN

information GENERAL INFORMATION

GARDEN BOARD MEMBERS

WEBSITE: www.hsvbg.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Penny Billings, Chairman John Allen David Bier Gary Bolton Janet Brown Lynn Carden Lynn Collyar Leta DeMaioribus Kyle Findlay Mary Griffith David Harbarger Warne Heath Patricia Heyward Tharon Honeycutt Kim Lewis Terry Lewis Beth Richardson Lana Ritch Reba Rogers Charlie Sealy Beth Sippel Jan Smith Kathi Tew Carol Tevepaugh Frank Williams

HOURS: Please check our website for specific Garden Hours www.hsvbg.org TELEPHONE: Garden Attendant: 256-830-4447 + ext. 0 Fax: 256-830-5314 Garden Departments: Admissions Desk, ext. 266 Butterfly Releases, ext. 294 CEO, ext. 231 Development, ext. 246 Education: ext. 252 or 253 Facility Rental, ext. 237, 243, 251, 254, 258 Group Tours, ext. 223 Marketing, ext. 232 Membership, ext. 229 Memorials/Honoraria, ext. 228 Shoppe at the Garden, ext. 221 Special Events, ext. 241 Sponsorships, ext. 235 Volunteers, ext. 238 SENIOR STAFF: CEO | Paula Steigerwald Chief Operating Officer | Kathy Gilder VP of Guest Experience | Melissa Riley Director of Education | Soozi Pline Director of Guest Services | Donna Parsons Director of Horticulture | Niki Sothers Director of Finance | Amy Moore Director of Development | Annette Alexander Director of Operational Services | Thayer Phillips Director of Facility Rental | Cindy Hallman Director of Human Resources | Johnny Giles How would you like a $5 discount in the Shoppe at the Garden? Just snap a pic of this page or bring the newsletter in when you visit, for $5.00 off your purchase between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31, 2019.

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ADVISORY BOARD Joe Bergantz, Chairman Heather Baker Carla Bossard Dr. Marvin Carroll Cynthia Crutchfield Lee Holland Hank Isenberg Paula Lecher Eric Mills Bill Phillips Lindsey Rice Chris Robinson Jeff Showalter Brandy Brannon Smith Portia Waite Stephanie Waddell Beverly Weiner FOUNDATION BOARD Beth Wise, Chairman Phylis Baron Bobby Bradley David Lucas Roy Nichols John Purdy Linda Smith Bill Snoddy John Stallworth Middie Thompson Pamela Barratt White John Wynn Emily Robertson Jay Stowe Al Sullivan

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Thanksgiving Day Garden closed all day and the Galaxy of Lights is closed Thanksgiving night

Christmas Eve Garden closes at 2pm, normal hours for Galaxy of Lights

Christmas Day Garden closes all day, normal hours for Galaxy of Lights

New Year’s Eve Garden closes at 2pm, normal hours for Galaxy of Lights

New Year’s Day

from the CEO After a hot summer and

a very warm fall, who wouldn’t be excited about the Galaxy of Lights coming and winter just around the corner? Just as it has for the past 22 years, the Galaxy volunteer crew has been hard at work designing, relighting, and setting up the best display yet!

That’s exactly what makes Galaxy so spectacular and unique. We have been so fortunate that this team is committed to making the exhibit and the guest experience better, each and every year. Together with our staff, they conduct wrap-up meetings and tweak all that’s “tweakable.”

Last year, with Sandy Hovde as our Galaxy of Lights Chairman and Bob Hovde as our Galaxy crew chief, it’s no wonder that we had amazing results. Together, they tackled the impact of the new Propst Guest Center and maximized all possibilities, making the walking nights beyond our expectations. We hosted 35,454 guests, a 43% increase over the previous year, PLUS 2,072 dogs on the two dog walking nights! Much to our surprise, three of those nights had more than 5,000 guests.

As always, we are committed to providing the best guest experience for all, so this year we have set up the ability to presell tickets for our walking nights. As a member, you have the opportunity FIRST to select your choice evening and buy tickets before you come. We are asking all guests to do that as well, to alleviate the ticket lines and control the number of attendees each night. The walking nights are a special experience and we don’t want you to feel overcrowded as you enjoy your stroll through the lights. There are more details on the website.

Remember the Shoppe at the Garden as well as gift memberships for all those on your list. I also want to thank you personally for your support throughout this year as we have worked through many changes together to make the Garden the very best it can be! We hope that you make us a part of your season’s celebration and have a Happy New Year!

Garden closed all day

- Paula Steigerwald

festivals and events

Beaks & Barks January 12 - February 28 Friday, January 18, 2019 Huntsville Botanical Garden Grand Hall 6:30 p.m.

Join us on January 18th when Mercedes Benz of Huntsville presents our 2nd annual Wine in the Winter, an upscale food and wine tasting event at Huntsville Botanical Garden. Ticket holders will sample food from some of the area’s best restaurants and exceptional wine from wineries across the county. If you discover a wine you like, you’ll be able to purchase it as well! Enjoy an elegant evening in a beautiful setting! Tickets are on sale now at hsvbg.org, just search for Wine in the Winter.

This event is for people 21+ and you will need to provide your ID. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Huntsville Botanical Garden.

Cool winter days during January and February are perfect for getting out of the house and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine in the Garden. For the birding enthusiasts, you’ll be able to explore the Lewis Birding Trail, included on the North Alabama Birding Trail. The Garden is an eBirding Hotspot and is included on the North Alabama Birding Trail Map. Grab your binoculars, head out to the Trail and capture a few sightings of your own. For the “Barks” part of Beaks & Barks, bring your favorite four-legged friend to the Garden each day to stretch your legs and theirs and play some fetch in our “No-Leash Zone.”

Your dog can play there with his pals while you make friends with other pet parents. Then, you can both enjoy the Garden while strolling (on-leash) along the pet paths.

You won’t believe your eyes!

Enchanting in the daylight and magical in the moonlight

March 20 - May 19, 2019 To see more about this exciting exhibit visit

PRESENTED BY:

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Galaxy of Lights 2018 WALKING NIGHTS

Tickets must be purchased online and in advance.

See “New This Year”

Friday, November 9 – Monday, November 12 Thursday, November 15 – Tuesday, November 20

Dogs are welcome on Nov 12 & 19

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Santa will be present on walking nights for that perfect photo but he must leave at 8:30 pm to get back to the North Pole. So visit Santa early!

MEMBERS: Adults $10; Children 3+ $5; Dogs $3 NON-MEMBERS: Adults $12; Children 3+ $6; Dogs $3

Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season at Galaxy’s nearly 200 displays. presented by:

Galaxy depends on volunteers every night and there is always room for a new group or family to participate!

Please contact Galaxy at Galaxy@hsvbg.org if interested and place "Volunteer" in the subject. It is always a wonderful experience with a great group of volunteers and staff!

DRIVING NIGHTS

Friday, November 23 – Monday, December 31 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Galaxy of Lights will be closed Monday, November 26 for the Galaxy 5k and Tuesday, November 27 for the Galaxy Holiday Dash fun run.

DRIVING NIGHT ADMISSION Passenger Car - $25/car (Up to 10) Vans & Tour Buses - $25 for up to 10 people - $3 each add’l person (Tour bus driver is free) PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE GATE: $25 (Many nights discounted to $20. See hsvbg.org for the “at the gate” rates per night) Military Monday’s $5 off ticket price.

ONLINE, GUEST CENTER ADMISSIONS DESK & SHOPPE AT THE GARDEN: $20 ($15 for members) Season passes and sets of 5 also available

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NEW THIS YEAR Walking Night tickets need to be purchased in advance and for a specific night.

Tickets may be purchased in advance online at www.hsvbg. org/galaxy-oflights. Purchasing online is very easy and completely safe. Simply visit our website, click on your desired day, and you will be taken to our secure site to complete your transaction.

If you have not already registered your account, you will need to do this first so you can get your member discount. Complete instructions can be found on page 11. Tickets are also available for purchase at the Guest Services admissions desk and the Shoppe at the Garden. Again, tickets must be purchased in advance and for the day you wish to visit.

holiday events

Galaxy 5k

November 26th | 6:30 - 7:30 Register at www.imathlete.com/events/GalaxyofLightsRuns

The 5k course winds through the Galaxy of Lights trail.

Pets, strollers, headphones & unregistered participants are NOT allowed on the course.

REGISTRATION FEES $30 if completed form and fee received by 11.20.18 $40 if completed form and fee received after 11.20.18

3k Holiday Dash

November 27th | 6:30 - 7:30

Register at www.imathlete.com/events/ Walk, skip, stroll or run‌this one’s just for fun!

REGISTRATION FEES Ages 11 & Over $25 if completed form and fee received by 11.20.18 $35 if completed form and fee received after 11.20.18 Ages 4-10 $15 if completed form and fee received by 11.20.18 $25 if completed form and fee received after 11.20.18 Ages 3 & Under Saturday with Santa FREE with registered adult (no shirt provided)

Bike the Lights

November 13th | 5:30 - 7:30

December 1st | 10:00a & Noon Register at hsvbg.org REGISTRATION FEES

Register at www.imathlete.com Members: $13 REGISTRATION FEES Non-Members: $16

Adults: $20 Kids 12 and Under: $15

Member Family Pack: $55 Non-Member Family Pack: $70 Children 2 & Under: FREE

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horticulture Winterberry Holly

notes from the garden

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

NOVEMBER Plan fruit and nut tree plantings.

Start mulching strawberries and other tender perennials.

Now is the time to plant shrubs, trees, and vines.

Use pre-emergent herbicide to prevent germinating winter weeds in established beds and lawns.

Get spring-blooming bulbs in the ground.

Make indoor plantings of amaryllis, callas, and gloxinias.

DECEMBER Plant young pecan and other deciduous fruit trees and grapes.

Start dormant pruning of established fruits.

Protect all young trees from rabbit damage by placing wire around the base of the tree.

Put on dormant oil spays for scale.

Mulch all plantings.

Shrubs, trees, and indoor plants make excellent gifts.

JANUARY Plant apples, peaches, pears, and grapes.

Prune dormant trees.

Continue planting shrubs and trees, both evergreen and deciduous.

Spray all deciduous shrubbery with a dormant oil to control diseases and insects.

Soil test lawns before setting up fertility program.

Check stored bulbs and discard rotten ones.

Plant lettuce, cabbage, and broccoli in cold frames.

Winter is a wonderful time to visit the Garden, get out of the house, take a break from the holidays, and shake off that cabin fever. Our large variety of berried plants attract many species of birds to our Lewis Birding Trail. Winter is the best time to look at evergreens as the ‘bones’ to your garden.

Visit the Garden, your community Garden, to see all the varieties of evergreens that can be used in your home garden. It is also a great time to see structural elements of plants such as interesting bark and sculptural plant shapes. Do not forget, the Garden is still blooming during the winter months with camellias and fragrant winter witch hazel and more. Visit our website HSVBG.org to see listings of plant identification classes to learn more about the plants and varieties.

Berries and Birds

The native deciduous hollies, Possumhaw (Ilex decidua) and Winterberry Holly (I. x verticillata) provide beautiful red or yellow berries and food for our feathered friends. Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) is an evergreen native holly with an abundance of very clear red berries that provides both food and shelter for birds. Many other plant species make HBG welcoming to birds in the winter. Did you know Alabama actually has more birds in the winter than in summer because of migratory birds overwintering in our mild climate?

Evergreen Trees and Shrubs

The garden is home to thousands of evergreen tree and shrub varieties. One of the newer varieties, Gem Box® Inkberry Holly (Ilex glabra), is an excellent native alternative to boxwood that is great for low hedges. It looks similar to boxwood, but it is very resistant to disease and rarely requires pruning to maintain its dense, rounded shape. It grows 2-3 feet tall in zones 5-9 and tolerates moderate to poorly drained soils very well. Gem Box® Inkberry Holly is in the Proven Winner Series of shrubs that have been bred to produce more compact, disease resistant and longer blooming plants.

Bark

Many small trees such as Coral Bark Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’), Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum), American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), and Kousa Dogwood (Cornus kousa) all have interesting colored and textured bark.

Blooms

Fall (Camellia sasanqua) and winter (C. japaonica) camellias start blooming in late October and bloom well into the following May. The native American Witchhazel (Hamamelis virginiana) begins blooming in the fall followed by the hybrid witchhazels (H. x intermedia ‘Diane’), and the Vernal Witchhazel (H. vernalis) which blooms in January. Our hardy and deer resistant Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis) is an excellent evergreen dry shade perennial that flowers throughout the winter months.

What's blooming?

Coral Bark Maple

Gem Box® Inkberry Holly

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

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Lenten Rose

garden impact WHAT IS AND HOW DOES IT WORK? Huntsville Botanical Garden’s iNaturalist project is here to help budding naturalists survey the amazing diversity of plant, insect, and animal life they may see while visiting the Garden. »In 2008, the California Academy of Science launched the online app iNaturalist connecting naturalist, citizen scientists and biologist to a new concept of mapping and sharing observations of biodiversity across the globe. Access the website on a computer or other mobile device www. inaturalist.org »Database of observed species that is accessible by everyone »Findings are shared with scientific data repositories like the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) »iNaturalist allows you to observe a species, take a picture, and upload/share it on your computer or mobile device. »iNaturalist helps users keep track of living organisms they see, get help with identifying something you find and learn about nature.

Contribute to the data collected about the plants and animals we find in the Garden to the projects we have posted on the official Huntsville Botanical Garden account.

For more information go to www.hsvbg.org and click on the Learn tab. »Be a Citizen Scientist! »Do it every month!

»New list every month of species to look for and record!

»The more people participate regularly the better data we can collect!

GREEN POWER

HBG supports TVA’s Green Power Switch (GPS) for a cleaner environment. It is through this spirit of community and conservation that the Huntsville Botanical Garden inspires visitors to enjoy the beauty of nature while encouraging preservation of the natural environment through clean energy generation. Green Power Switch (GPS) gives TVA’s electric customers an opportunity to support renewable energy generated by sources such as wind and solar, and Huntsville Botanical Garden has been a Green Power Provider (GPP) for the Green Power Switch program since 2011. The Garden opted to go green by unveiling a 23-kilowatt capacity solar panel array that generates about 30,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually equal to generating enough power for 2-3 households in the Tennessee Valley.

Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, November 27, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. This is the perfect time to donate to the Garden to help our mission of Education, Conservation, and Growth. Follow us on social media to find out more about #GivingTuesday and what it means to the Garden! is for Volunteer

When you see the “V” at the top of a page, it means that volunteers are needed for those specific activities, festivals, or exhibits. For a complete list of volunteer opportunities, please visit hsvbg.org/volunteer. For more information, contact Cookie Adams at volunteer@hsv.org or 256.830.4447 ext 238.

bird’s eye view The Scarlet Tanager

BY HERB LEWIS

During Spring migration, one of the most stunning and beautiful birds of North America may be seen in the Garden. The male Scarlet Tanager is the only North American bird that has a combination of a radiant red body and glossy black wings. Wintering in the tropics of South America, in March they begin their northern migration flying mainly at night including a 500 mile non-stop flight over the Gulf of Mexico.

By April they reach North Alabama.

They may be seen feeding in the Mathews Nature or Bush Azalea Trail tree canopies, in shrubs and on the ground with the water channel offering an exceptional opportunity to possibly view the birds bathing or drinking.

Since they fly at night, the best opportunity to see these tropical colored birds is in the mornings when they are actively searching for food and water.

Obtain a map of the birding trail at the Visitor Center to locate the areas along the water channel starting at the Fern Glade.

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The Butch Damson 2018 Volunteers of the Year

Our 2018 Volunteers of the Year are a couple—two outstanding individuals who love the Garden and who have devoted close to 10,000 volunteer hours over a period of 10 years. Bob and Sandy Hovde have worked together and separately—Sandy as Admissions Desk and Gift Shop volunteer and Galaxy of Lights Chairman; and Bob as guiding and directing the Galaxy Crew, something he will do again in 2019. When Galaxy lost its founding leader, Bob took over this very important position. With the help of his wife and fellow Galaxy volunteers, a smooth transition was made possible.

He continues the excellent work of his predecessor, engineering and overseeing the designs and displays from start to finish. Sometimes you will find Bob installing lighting for seasonal exhibits or special events such as Fresh From the Garden. When Sandy is not involved with the Galaxy management team, she can be found working at the Admissions Desk assisting guests and sharing Garden information. As an active member of the Garden Guild, she also served as a board member and on numerous committees including Spring Plant Sale. Bob and Sandy, congratulations on your selection and thank you for all that you do for Huntsville Botanical Garden!

SANCTUARY ARTISTS

PAINTINGS SEPTEMBER 7 - DECEMBER 31 MEZZANINE GALLERY

JENNIFER STOTTLE TAYLOR MIXED MEDIA HERITAGE HALLWAY SEPTEMBER 10 – DECEMBER 31

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Engineering Christmas It began when he was eight years old, with a single strand of Christmas lights and a controller box purchased at the hardware store, and quickly turned into a passion. Since then, Steven Byrd has been creating animated holiday light displays and setting them to music and each year the displays have become more elaborate.

“I just kind of took it and ran with it,” says Byrd, a sophomore computer engineering major at UAH. Three years ago, he brought his passion and talent to Galaxy of Lights. “I’d been coming to Galaxy since I was five years old and I always loved it and wanted to be a part of it someday,” he says. He sent the Galaxy crew a video of the shows he had created in his neighborhood and immediately won them over. As a Galaxy volunteer, he works on sequencing light displays and setting them to music. This year, he introduced a new technology called RGB that allows him to program and control individual bulbs, instead of entire strands of light. “It allows for some really neat effects,” he says. Though the name SAM (for Sound and Music) 3A doesn’t sound like much, Steven’s upgraded display will play four different songs, all coordinated to intricate light animation, and is sure to dazzle Galaxy of Lights visitors.

Steven looks forward to continuing to bring new technology to Galaxy of Lights in the years to come. “I plan on being here as long as I possibly can. Who knows? This could be a lifetime thing,” he says about continuing to volunteer. “[The Galaxy crew] feels like an extended family and I don’t ever want that feeling to go away.”

events and giving Adult Events and Programs

Family Friendly Events

Docent Updates Wednesday, Nov 28, Dec 19, Jan 30 10:00-11:00 AM Volunteer Room in the Admin Building Conservation Committee Friday, Nov 30, Dec 28, Jan 25 10:00-11:30 AM Murray Hall

Bike the Lights

Tuesday, November 13

6:30 pm Galaxy of Lights 5k Monday, November 26 6;30 PM Galaxy of Lights Holiday Fun Run Tuesday, November 27 6:30 PM Saturday with Santa Saturday, December 1 Two seatings: 10:30 am and Noon Grand Hall

Girl’s Night Out

6:00-8:00 PM

Nov 14, Dec 18, & Jan 22

Carriage House/Nichols Arbor DIY Composting 101 Sunday, November 11 1:30-2:30PM Carriage House Soils of Alabama Sunday, November 18 1:30-2:30 PM Carriage House Leave some Leaves!

Sunday, November 25 1:30-2:30 PM Carriage House DIY Moss & Cranberry Holiday Centerpiece Tuesday, December 4 6:00-8:00 PM Nichols Arbor Preparing Your Garden for Winter Sunday, December 9 1:30-2:30 PM Anderson Education Center

Birds & Brews

Thursday, January 10

6:00-8:00 PM

Nichols Arbor Tai Chi in the Garden Sunday, 6, 13, 20, 27 1:30-2:30 PM The Conservatory Wine in the Winter Friday, January 18 6:30 pm Grand Hall Introduction to Alabama Master Naturalist, Taxonomy & Plant Botany Saturday, January 19 9am-3pm Murray Hall

Children's Education Seeds to Sprouts Nov 9, Dec 7, Jan 4 & 18 10:00-11:00 AM Anderson Education Center Ages 2-5 with parent Homeschool Programs K-6th Grade Grades K-2nd 12:00-1:30 PM Nov 6, 27, Dec 11, Jan 15, 29 Anderson Education Center Grades 3rd -6th 12:00-1:30 PM Nov 8, 29, Dec 13, Jan 17, 31 Anderson Education Center Clap for Classics Nov 2, 16, Dec 14, Jan 10, 24 10:00-11:00 AM Anderson Education Center Ages 2-5 with parent Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama - Festival of Trees patch program Saturday, December 15 Field Trips The Garden offers guided and self-guided options for your outdoor adventure in a safe, exciting and natural environment. Programs are available for students of all ages.

For more information on field trips visit www.hsvbg.org or contact Misty Hertzig at 256-830-4447 ext.

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Support YOUR Garden’s Future There are many ways to sustain the Garden for the future!

Text to Give:

A New way to support the Garden at any time, text HSVBG to 41444 to give now!

CFC:

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!

Appeal:

Remember the Garden in your end of the year giving by supporting our Holiday appeal!

Heading to mailboxes November 27th!

Planned Estate Gifts-Perennial Gift Society:

The HBG’s Foundation manages the assets of an endowment fund, invested to generate both a steady and reliable income stream for the Garden and to provide growth in the real value of these assets, thus providing both current support and growing support for future generations. Please call 256-830-4447ext. 246 for more information.

Naming Opportunities:

Leave a legacy by naming a piece of the Garden! Contact our development team to learn about availability.

Automatic Monthly Giving:

Keep the Garden growing, with a reccurring monthly gift, call to get started today!

For details on how to complete your gift, please contact our Development team at 256830-4447: Annette Alexander, ext. 246, Kalli Mitchell, ext. 235, or Ashley Engles-Ross, ext. 257.

REMINDER FOR THE GARDEN EVENTS LISTED: In addition to purchasing your tickets ahead for events, make sure your membership is current.

Renew your membership online at www.hsvbg.org/membership or mail in your renewal. www.hsvbg.org

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members and contributions

NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS

AMBASSADOR MEMBERS ($1000) Barbara Paul and Tom Hickerson John and Tine Purdy PATRON MEMBERS ($500) David and Jennifer Bier Jerry and Kathryn Davis Veali Holtcamp Jim and Nita Lewis Ellie Meyer and Greg Joseph Ila Mitchum Dean and Bobbie O'Farrell Emily and Steve Robertson Dana and Robert Smith Mike and Libby Stanfield

Thomas and Susan Griffith David and Melanie Langford George and Shirley McCrary Charles and Marcia Overstreet Dottye and Thom Pierce Beth Powel and Rebecca Jordan Carolyn and Robert Purser Georgia Richardson and Cameron Handyside Diane Skinner Mary Ann and Edwin Stasiak Jesse and Sherry Stutts Philip and Marie Thomas Shannon and Peggy Turney FRIEND MEMBERS ($175) Meriwether and Chris Brown Robbie Burlison Merph and Mona Ellis Bruce and Charlotte Fulton David and Amy Harbarger Dale, Debbie and Ashlie Higdon

FELLOW MEMBERS ($250) Philip and Betty Bentley Jo Ann and Fred Braam Marianne Case and Virginia Serr James and Jacqueline Chandler Nancy, Joe and Natalia Dooley

Greta Inglis Rick and Elizabeth Makowski Bill and Josie O'Meara Bill and Joe Roberts Charles and Ellen Robinson Michael Roddy Matthew and Crissy Stegherr Jay and Elaine Stowe Sheila Strelow Marian and Drayton Talley Sue Von Hor AFFILIATE MEMBERS ($125) Patricia Ammons and Lee Roop Mike and Julie Bangham David and Donna Barnhart James and Judith Blanche Steve and Linda Bolton Carla and John Bossard William and Laureen Bower Luanne and Jimmy Brewer Michael and Cathy Brickey

J.R. and Kakki Brooks Kenia and Roger Bultman Joe Campbell Louis and Becky Carr Mary and Larry Casey Linda Cave and Julianne Williams Paul and Elizabeth Clemons Mickey Crutcher Jo and Casey Davis Denise Garrison Anthony and Kaylen Gioia Ann H. Gravlee Nicole and Tim Harper Bonita and Steven Herold Patsy Horsley Kathryn Jackson Connie and William James Steve and Sue Johnson Dottie Keebler Wayne and Bebe Littles Gordon and Nikki Lowrey Frank and Shelaine Luttrell Janet Mackenzie

James and Linda Maples Sam and Jane McClain Tommy and Anna Myers Louis and Evelyn Ossip Susan Ozment Margaret Pelham Laura and Russell Peterson Anne C. Pollard Rebecca Pollock James and Dianne Reynolds W. W. and Myra Sanderson Joseph and Janice Sturbois Amelia and Bruce Summerville Kasie Tanley and Andrew Barber Ann and Ken Tippie Ed and Anne Uher Ann Upchurch Alan and Terry Ware Paula and Amber Wheeler Bruce and Debe Woods Melissa and Roy Young Thomas and Carliece Young

CONTRIBUTIONS FOR JUL - SEP 2018 BUTTERFLY RELEASES IN HONOR OF Linda Wallace & Stan Prevost Richard & Fiona Bevis BUTTERFLY RELEASES IN MEMORY OF William Doak Bane, Sr. Robin, Marilyn & Jordan Cozby Ginger Weems Bishop Birthday Club Amelia Charlotte Bussey Joseph, Ashley, Douglass & Lauren FitzGerald Delores Vogel Clark Melissa Emery Alan Randolph Cochran Ed & Beverly Ricks Francis John Cuzze, III Bill & Claudia Klus Jean Dussault Huntville Orchid Society Mary Evelyn French Ron & Betty Lankford Joyce Gardner AVISTA Strategies, Inc. Bob Garris Claudell Harrell Jack Grosser Merph & Mona Ellis Ray Hase Mary Ellen Peters, Lynda Doud, Sue Nichols & Shirley Fugit Melissa Hiley Peggy Gunter Bernard Honan Kitty Davenport Mary Davin Junen Heide Williams Iness E. Kellogg C arie Casey Mrs. Bobbie King Katherine Bone & Sarah Bone Schmidt Martha Jo Leonard Sally & David Marks Charles Timothy Marchant Robin, Marilyn & Jordan Cozby Jim McHugh 10

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Carmen & Shane Purser &

Families Carolyn & Bob Purser Tom Plant Jennifer & Tripp Mary Ratliff Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Belrose Castor Reid Mark, Melissa, Miles & Marissa Emery Larry Rice Huntsville Orchid Society Leo Roach Mike & Helen Lamy Catherine Manning Roper Ron & Betty Lankford John Shea Robin, Marilyn & Jordan Cozby Lisa Six Mumsie Pat & Grandpa Anna & Cindy Uncle Rod & Aunt Lucy Cathy Williamson Sally & David Marks IN HONOR OF Jennifer Johnson Huntsville Herb Society Sarah Lauren Kattos Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Herb Lewis Trowelers Garden Club Roy Nichols Dean & Bobbie O’Farrell Loretta Spencer Missy & Chris Baldone Sandra & Joe McInnes IN MEMORY OF Aristotle Barbara Paul Ginger W. Bishop The Birthday Club Margaret Boudreau Dr. Jon Moody John Earl Branum III Margaret & Mack Vann Joshua Brown Iris Jones

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John R. Cox Cepeda Systems & Software Analysis Rosemary D. Dailey Richard M. Dailey Shelby Davis Dr. Jon Moody Alton Elliott Dr. Jon Moody George Elrod Rebecca Harbor Jones Margaret & Mack Vann Dean Fisher Al & Karen Cruze Pam Fisher The Garden Guild Rebecca Harbor Jones Louis & Evelyn Ossip Mary Evelyn French The Garden Guild Margaret & Mack Vann Lois Adkins Goodman Decision Support Directorate – RSA Mr. & Mrs. Herman P. Gierow Mr. & Mrs. D. Scott McMichael Dave & Judy Ryals Darlene Spencer Cornelia Turnbow Brenda Gower Christ & Daniel Terry Aristotle Hickerpaul Carol & Charlie Miller Carolyn Holcombe Jessica Alldredge Cecil Lamar Hurt Rose Steiner Dr. Michael Holtcamp Asbury UMC Shalom SS Class Thomas & Marilyn Aylward Ray & Arlyss Becker Charles & Janet Brinkerhoff Venon & Dean Bush C-RAM Project Office Robert Churchill Delta Research Terry Duvall Frank & Fran Gossett Mr. & Mrs. George Heeschen

David & Melanie Hergenroeder Huntsville Fern Society Ashley & Andy Huttula Family Lisa Gordon, IAI North America Adam Jordan Dottie & Pat Jordan Brenda & Stephen Kirkpatrick Ron & Marilyn Koval Clyde Lavender Sara Little Madison Swimming Association James & Nancy Martin Arnold & Carmen Maynard Susan McDonald & Carlos Carvajal Betty Meany Dr. Jon Moody Andy & Kate Nielsen Katherine & John Ofenloch Parsons Jocie & Bill Renfroe Karen Spanier Michael Stokes Frank VanLandingham Ray & Judy Welch Margo Williams Janie Wilson Pam & Todd Worthington Kim Hovater Alyce Smith Gwen Borman Hunt Deborah Baker Iness Kellogg Margaret & Mack Vann Michael Leonard Anna Lee Toby Mullins Merry & Ken Barfield Vernon & Dean Bush The Garden Grubbers Margaret & Mack Vann Kathy Necessary Blossomwood Garden Club Margaret & Mack Vann John Nelson Mackie Bethay Tish Pegues Rebecca Harbor Jones Ellen & Gig Robinson

Steve Smith Paula Steigerwald Tom Plant Friends & Neighbors of Kingston Place Helen “Noonie” Powell Steve & Susan Arnold Thomas D. Powell Steve & Susan Arnold Catherine Roper Alyce Smith Pearl Smith Cepeda Systems & Software Analysis Dr. Ginger Horton SzaboDurham Glenda & Joe Bragg Steve Thompson Glenda & Joe Bragg Edward Walker Dr. Jon Moody Norm Walker Margaret & Mack Vann Bob Ward Alyce Smith Dan Whitsett Bobbie & Dean O’Farrell IN KIND GIFTS Randal S. Cagle Chambers Bottling Company Domino’s Fine Things Kelsey Electric Motor Service Herb & Terry Lewis Woodrow Williams, Jr. IN HONOR OF Lynn Carden Annual Meeting Mary Grace Evans Fresh from the Garden Tammy Burke Fall Plant Sale

registering your garden membership Purchasing tickets online? Make sure to set up your account.

Being a member at Huntsville Botanical You NEED to register your account! You will Garden has many, many benefits, one of which need this to receive your member benefits is being able to receive discounted tickets, or special ticket preferences, to some of our most when purchasing your Galaxy Walking Night popular events. tickets online - which MUST be purchased in It is always our priority to make sure that your advance. experience is the best it can be. As demand for our events increases, we encourage you to utilize our safe and secure CRM system. This will ensure you are getting all the benefits offered to you as a member.

In order to utilize our CRM system to provide these benefits it is necessary for you to register with us. By registering we can make sure that, as a member, you will receive your member benefits. Please follow these easy steps to set-up your secure account with us.

Step 1 - From the home page at www.hsvbg.org please select Memberships (look for the Butterfly photo under the banner). This will take you to our membership page.

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Please use one name only

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Step 2 - Click “Create your Membership Login” Step 3 - Fill in the fields on the registration form. Your username is the email address we have as your primary email address with your Garden membership account. It is very important that you use this primiary email address so the system can easily locate your membership.

Username is the primary email address we have on file. Please keep a record of your username and password Step 4 Click “Register” to complete

Step 4 - Click the register button to complete your registration.

Questions? registration@hsvbg.org 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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The Corporate Partner program offers year-round recognition and many levels of benefits for our member companies.

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($10,000-$24,999) S , Inc. • Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama 3

underwriter ($5,000-$9,999) AECOM • Aviagen • Bradley • Dynetics Intuitive Research and Technology Corp • LG Electronics The Boeing Company • The Table in the Garden Turner Construction Company • Vulcan Materials Company

Celebrate with us!

Holiday Open House | December 6th Join us from 3pm until 8pm for an evening of shopping, discounts, delicious nibbles, punch and fabulous door prizes! Story Hour by the fireplace 3:30-4pm for the little ones!

Special craft cocktails and punch 5:30—8pm for the adults.

All proceeds support Huntsville Botanical Garden. Complimentary, signature gift wrap available. Members receive 10% discount. Normal exclusions apply.

investor ($2,500-$4,999) Aerojet Rocketdyne • Andy Johnson, CFP®, AAMS®, Edward Jones Husqvarna • LMI • R J Young • Thompson Gray

supporter ($1,500-$2,499) a.i. Solutions • AVISTA Strategies • Bancorp South • Bridgeworth Financial CALIBRE • Brenda Armstrong, John Butterfield, Kitty Davenport; Edward Jones IronMountain Solutions, Inc • L-3 • MTS Rocket Maids • Shane Stromei, Managing Partner, New York Life Northrop Grumman • PeopleTec • Sentar • Sigmatech

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Chili by the bowl and spike your coffee, hot cocoa or iced coffee at Table in the Garden this holiday season and enjoy Galaxy of Lights with us!

TABLE IN THE GARDEN www.TBLRestaurant.com for details