Seasons - Summer 2020 {Vol. 11 Issue 3}

SPECIAL FEATURE

The Journey Continues

SCULPTURE EXHIBITION

George Segal: Body Language

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

SCULPTURE ESSAY

HOSPITALITY FEATURE

The Body in Sculpture

Sizzle Up Summer

Summer 2020 Volume 11, Issue 3

A NEW NORMAL The coronavirus crisis has dominated our lives. Most of the news is negative. Our hearts break when we hear of people, sometimes friends and family, falling victim to this awful disease. Yet, in the midst of dealing with the crisis, there are moments of joy and inspiration. Frequently, I receive emails from you, our members, expressing appreciation for our efforts to reach out using technology to bring our mission of joy to others. Most of these emails conclude with words of encouragement and a strong desire to visit Meijer Gardens. These acts of kindness are appreciated. Here is an example of how a simple card has been uplifting to me during the closure. I received a card via U.S. Mail from a dear friend and volunteer. The front cover pictures a cartoon character with a broad smile and arms stretched out to their maximum. Below the picture, a caption reads: “This really isn’t a card…” When you open the card the words almost jump off the page and read: “…It’s a hug in an envelope.” The card stays on my desk to inspire me.

We are also inspired by the front-line workers in the medical, food and essential life-supporting industries. Our gratitude to them is deep, and we use this inspiration to help prepare Meijer Gardens for the day when we are allowed to reopen.

For the first time in our 25-year history, Seasons is being published digitally. We anticipate this will be a one-time event, unless the crisis continues for an extended period of time. The decision was necessitated by the shortened timeline available to publish accurate information, the reduction in editorial material due to the cancellation of classes, camps, and events, and the inability to publish an artist line-up for the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens and the Tuesday Evening Music Club. We are also saving printing and mailing costs at a time of severe financial pressure.

You may be wondering about the status of our concerts. In response to the ongoing pandemic, it is with deep disappointment and a heavy heart that we announced the cancellation of the 2020 Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens. Concerts that were announced earlier this year have all been canceled. If it is possible, we will present a modified version of the Tuesday Evening Music Club. The safety of our guests, volunteers, staff and touring crews is our top priority. We are exploring options to present local and regional performers should the COVID-19 situation improve, and it is deemed safe to do so later this year.

We are preparing our galleries for the George Segal: Body Language exhibition. All the artwork for the show arrived before the requirements to shut down were issued. Segal was remarkably versatile in representing body language across different media. The discoveries you make while enjoying the exhibition will help increase understanding and appreciation of the artwork by George Segal which we are blessed to have in our permanent collection. We are deeply appreciative of the Segal family for allowing us to present this show. The exhibition will be ready to go as soon as possible after the inperson work restrictions and closure rules allow our staff to return.

To state the obvious, being closed has been difficult. But as we were preparing to finalize this issue, we received the great news that we will be allowed to reopen in a limited capacity on Monday, June 8. Meijer Gardens is designed to welcome all people. Each of my visits to one of our gardens is a painful reminder, as the only thing missing from the gardens has been you. We are able to have our horticulture staff here tending to the plants and making everything ready for your return. Yes, I have a very biased point-of-view, but the gardens are looking magnificent.

Thank you for your patience and continued support of Meijer Gardens through your membership and thoughts while we are closed. It is essential.

Gratefully,

David S. Hooker

President & CEO, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

HONORARY CHAIRMAN Frederik Meijer (1919–2011) HONORARY MEMBER Earl Holton

CONTACT Main 616-957-1580 Toll Free 888-957-1580 Please visit MeijerGardens.org for information regarding reopening or email hello@meijergardens.org.

PRESIDENT & CEO David Hooker

EX OFFICIO MEMBER President of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation Saralyn Coupe Ryan Anderson Tasha Blackmon Linda Chamberlain Chuck Christmas Jocelyn Dettloff Scott DeVecht Suzanne Eberle Joy Fossel Meg Goebel Charyn Hain Shane Hansen Todd Harvey Tamara Hibbitts Nancy Hickey Ronald Hofman Mike Jeppesen Gloria Lara Tim Liang Elisa Lintemuth Jon March

Janet Mason Candace Matthews Mary McLoughlin Mark Miller Laina Mills Mark Mossing Hannah Naltner Bonnie Nawara Doriane Parker-Sims JoAnne Perkins Jim Preston Carlos Sanchez Joe Taber Debbye Turner Bell Kathleen Vogelsang Jill Walcott Maryln Walton Tina Wheeler Daniel Williams Robert Wolford

NOTE TO MEMBERS

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN WE REOPEN SPECIAL FEATURE

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES...

SUMMER CONCERTS

MUSIC FROM SUMMER'S PAST

SCULPTURE EXHIBITION

GEORGE SEGAL: BODY LANGUAGE FROM GEORGE SEGAL TO KIKI SMITH: THE BODY IN SCULPTURE ORGANIZATIONAL HIGHLIGHT

WELCOMING THE WORLD: A LOOK BACK

Miner S. and Mary Ann Keeler

SEASONAL HIGHLIGHT

MICHIGAN'S FARM GARDEN: JOURNEY AND DESTINATION PHILANTHROPY / MEMBERSHIP

AN EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE

HOSPITALITY FEATURE

SIZZLE UP YOUR SUMMER EVENTS / CLASSES

FLOWER SHOWS TO CLASSES Cover: Zhang Huan. Long Island Buddha, 2010-2011. Copper. Photo by Peter McDaniel.

UPCOMING ATTRACTIONS/EXHIBITIONS George Segal: Body Language

SEP 11–JAN 3, Like New: Art in the Age of Recycling and Beyond SEP 16–OCT 4, ArtPrize® at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park SEP 18–NOV 1, Chrysandthemums & More!

Summer 2020 Volume 11, Issue 3 June 2020—August 2020 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 © 2020 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Seasons is published four times per year for members. Please contact membership@meijergardens.org if you prefer to receive Seasons via email. If you would like to comment on our content, please call membership at 616-977-7689.

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HONORARY MEMBERS OF SCULPTURE COMMITTEE

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An example of signage you will see around Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

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View of the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory from the Cherry Tree Promenade inside The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden. One of the many outdoor areas that will be open to explore. Photo by Peter McDaniel.

NOTE TO MEMBERS As we were finalizing this issue of Seasons, we received word that Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park will be able to reopen in a limited capacity on June 8th. We look forward to safely and whole-heartedly welcoming you—our members and guests—back to Meijer Gardens. While we were closed over the past three months, a limited number of staff members have been busy behind the scenes, working towards the day we can reopen.

As we determine what our new procedures will be, we ask for your patience. Things will change. But you can be assured that Meijer Gardens will have your health and safety in mind.

New safety precautions will include: • Asking that guests maintain social distancing guidelines.

• New entrance procedures.

• Additional cleaning and sanitizing by our facility attendants.

• Hand sanitizing stations.

• Certain areas will be closed until it is deemed safe to open them.

• Face coverings will be required for entry and when in enclosed public spaces.

Check MeijerGardens.org/COVID for current information and a map showing closed areas.

Please note, it is not possible to ensure that benches, wheelchairs and other common surface areas are sanitized at all times. Please use at your own risk.

While we are still developing plans for our re-opening, know that we are keeping our grounds beautiful, increasing safety standards and looking for new ways to welcome our members and guests.

Watch your inbox and MeijerGardens.org/COVID for updates in the coming weeks.

We miss you and can not wait to welcome you back!

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THE JOURNEY CONTINUES...

In 2015, we welcomed our first guest to The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. See how our journey has unfolded over the last five years.

Eight acres of timeless tranquility, the Japanese Garden was a dream realized for Fred and Lena Meijer, who shared an unwavering vision for an international garden.

It’s a passion that inspired their friends, Richard and Helen DeVos, to join our founding family in giving major gifts and an endowment that would build and care for the garden over time.

The journey began with the selection of renowned landscape designer Hoichi Kurisu to create an authentic space based on centuries-old Shinto and Buddhist principles that revere nature and a contemplative lifestyle. Beyond plants, Kurisu and our team envisioned an experience for visitors that’s wholly sensory and awe inspiring, as commemorated by the iconic boulder marking the Main Gate.

Over the following years, the landscape took shape with specimen plantings of cherry, bonsai and niwaki (“sculpting tree” in Japanese), complemented by waterfalls, pathways and carpentry of traditional bamboo and wooden structures. In keeping with the duality of our mission, the eight-acre space also became the site of seven major contemporary sculpture by internationally recognized artists Anish Kapoor, Zhang Huan, Masayuki Koorida, Guiseppe Penone, George Rickey, Jenny Holzer and David Nash.

Five years later, season after season, our journey continues to unfold. While it appears to be a wild and wonderful homage to the natural world, the Japanese Garden has undergone a transformation that’s quite intentional, with meticulous nurturing of all natural elements. Trees have been cultivated and pruned to resemble maturity, some angularly planted to stretch out over the water and replicate growth observed in nature, others branching over pathways to create intimate moments of pause and reflection.

And like its gracefully aging aesthetic, the Japanese Garden has evolved into a destination that draws more and more visitors from near and far to immerse and engage all their senses. Architectural trees, colorful blossoms, rushing waterfalls, scents of lilac, patterns of wood grain, textured boulders and moss—every inch begs you to behold the quiet, meditative beauty of the natural world. It’s an escape.

Among the more than 50 points of interest along the winding crushed stone pathways and intriguing bridges are the Lena Meijer Pond, Faith Reflective Gardens, Viewing Hill, Yatsuhashi Zig-Zag Bridge, Poet’s Path, Zen-Style Garden, Shia gazebos, teahouse and sculpture environments. Each one begs a closer look, season after season.

During this milestone summer, we invite you to visit the Japanese Garden and experience how it, like Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park itself, is Always Growing, Always Beautiful, Always New. To learn more about the Five Main Concepts for understanding The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden, read this blog post from the grand opening of this beautiful space in 2015.

Many guests have not had the pleasure of visiting the interior of our teahouse. Join us for an exclusive video tour of the teahouse to experience the splendor and craftsmanship for yourself.

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A number of unique naming opportunities, from benches to lanterns to pathways, are available within The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Contact Anne Benson, Director of Philanthropy & Membership, at 616-975-3177 or abenson@meijergardens.org if you are interested in exploring an opportunity for permanent recognition.

A photo journey of the construction of The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden, which opened in June of 2015.

The wetland area before construction began in 2012.

Construction in 2013.

Construction continues in winter of 2014-15 and spring 2015.

The Zig Zag Bridge in 2013.

Boulder installation in the Cherry Tree Promenade in 2012.

Installing Untitled by Anish Kapoor in 2014 just past the Main Gate.

Construction in 2012.

Director of Horticulture Steve LaWarre consulting with the Japanese garden designer, Hoichi Kurisu in 2015.

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MUSIC FROM SUMMERS PAST

Art Garfunkel • Michael McDonald • Buddy Guy • Bela Fleck & the Flecktones • Shawn Colvin • BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Susan Tedeschi • Branford Marsalis Cubanismo • Charlie Daniels Band

2004

Look back at all the fantastic performers that have graced the Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater stage since its opening in 2003.

BB King • David Byrne with the Tosca Strings • Indigo Girls • Ricky Skaggs Natalie McMaster • John Haitt • The Temptation Review feat. Dennis Edwards Leo Kottke • Peter Cincotti • Judy Collins & Arlo Guthrie • John Prine • Keb Mo

2005 2006 Koko Taylor • Susan Tedeschi, Martin Sexton • Willie Nelson Donna the Buffalo • Jonny Lang • Nickel Creek • The Pointer Sisters Lyle Lovett • Phil Vassar • Kenny Loggins

2008 CAKE • Big Bad Voodoo Daddy • Robert Randolph’s Revival Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi, Soul Stew Revival • Lyle Lovett In Concert Sara Evans • Los Lonely Boys & Los Lobos • KT Tunstall Keb Mo & Robert Cray (two shows) • Doobie Brothers

2010 Doobie Brothers • Bela Fleck, • Zakir Hussain & Edgar Meyer • Kenny Loggins Buddy Guy with JJ Grey & Mofro • The Levon Helm Band Mary Chapin Carpenter • Umphrey’s McGee • Indigo Girls • Natalie Merchant Chris Isaak • Natalie McMaster • Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Melissa Ethridge • Garrison Keillor • George Thorogood • Brandi Carlile

2012 The B-52s • Melissa Etheridge • Jimmy Cliff • Foreigner • Steve Miller Band Al Green • Gov’t Mule • Emylou Harris • Rufus Wainwright • Huey Lewis Brandi Carlile • Fiona Apple • Credence Clearwater Revival Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Del McCoury Band • Andrew Bird • OAR Lyle Lovett and his Large Band • The Head and the Heart Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat • k.d. lang and The Siss Boom Bang Grace Potter and the Nocturnals • Bonnie Raitt • Darius Rucker Five for Fighting and Twilight Symphony Orchestra • Wynton Marsalis

Send us your favorite concert memories! Share using #MeijerGardens or email us at hello@meijergardens.org.

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Bela Fleck, Stanley Clark, Jean Luc-Ponty • Del Courtney Band • George Benson Los Lobos • Kathy Mattea • Natalie McMaster • Ani DiFranco • Jim Brickman Keb Mo • Jonny Lang

2007 Chick Corea & Bela Fleck • Cowboy Junkies • Lyle Lovett and His Large Band Nickel Creek • The Robert Cray Band • Robert Randolph & The Family Band Dar Williams, Over • The Rhine • Crowded House • Los Lobos Riders In The Sky

2009 The Derek Trucks Band • The Avett Brothers • Indigo Girls The Wallflowers • Neko Case • Lyle Lovett • Keb Mo • Doobie Brothers Jeff Daniels • Kenny Rogers • Earl Scruggs • George Thorogood & Jonny Lang Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal

2011 Huey Lewis and the News • Matt Giraud • G. Love and Special Sauce Buddy Guy • Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers Elvis Costello & The Imposters • k.d. lang • Peter Frampton Pink Martini • Amos Lee • Mary Chapin Carpenter & Shawn Colvin Big Bad Voodoo Daddy • Brian Wilson • Bright Eyes • Bela Fleck & the Flecktones • Sara Bareilles • Los Lobos • Garrison Keillor Jeff Daniels • Lyle Lovett and his Large Band • Pat Benatar Guster & Jack’s Mannequin

2013 B.B. King • Gov’t Mule • Sheryl Crow • Frampton’s Guitar Circus Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Los Lobos & Lost Lonely Boys • Pink Martini • Brandi Carlile Umphrey's McGee • Montgomery Gentry • David Byrne & St. Vincent Old Crow Medicine Show • Micheal Franti & Spearhead Harry Connick Jr. • Steve Miller Band • Grace Potter and the Nocturnals Chris Isaak • Steve Martin and The Steep Canyon Rangers feat. Edie Brickell The Beach Boys • John Butler Trio • Grizzly Bear • Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion Radio Tour • Randy Newman • Owl City Big Bad Voodoo Daddy • Micheal McDonald • Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Smokey Robinson • Indigo Girls

2014 Santana • Jason Isabell • CAKE • John Legend • Tedeschi Trucks Band NEEDTOBREATHE • O.A.R. & Phillip Phillips • Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite • Tegan and Sara • Ziggy Marley Yonder Mountain String Band & Railroad Earth • Nickel Creek Gavin DeGraw & Matt Nathanson • Jennifer Nettles • Counting Crows with Toad the Wet Sprocket • Ray LaMontagne with Jenny Lewis • KC and the Sunshine Band • Barenaked Ladies • Pat Metheny Unity Group & Bruce Hornsby • Conor Oberst with Dawes • John Butler Trio • Lyle Lovett and his Large Band • Five for Fighting with Twilight Symphony Orchestra Rodrigo y Gabriela • G. Love and Special Sauce & Keb' Mo' Band The Moody Blues • Lake Street Dive • The Beach Boys • Sheryl Crow

2016 The Monkees • America • Of Monsters and Men • Ziggy Marley Tedeschi Trucks Band • Michael Franti & Spearhead • Fitz and the Tantrums • Jackson Browne • Gregg Allman • Ben Folds with yMusic The Decemberists • Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Old Crow Medicine Show • Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros Femi Kuti and the Positive Force Band with Bombino • Lyle Lovett and his Large Band • Diana Ross • Goo Goo Dolls • Jay Leno • Grace Potter WAR & Los Lonely Boys • Toto • ABBA The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA An evening with The Beach Boys • Lake Street Dive • Seal • Bonnie Raitt O.A.R. • Gavin DeGraw & Andy Grammer • Tears for Fears

2018 Tedeschi Trucks Band • Gladys Knight • The Decemberists • Jackson Browne The B-52s • Fitz and the Tantrums • Brandi Carlile • Alison Krauss • Seal Old Crow Medicine Show • Herbie Hancock • Blondie • Michael Franti & Spearhead • Patti LaBelle • The Temptations and The Four Tops • Joe Jackson Dispatch • Jason Mraz • The Beach Boys • Air Supply • Styx • Vince Gill TajMo: The Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' Band • Toad The Wet Sprocket and The Verve Pipe • Trombone Shorty’s Voodoo Threauxdown with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Galactic, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, New Breed Brass Band • Alabama • Toto • O.A.R. • Lyle Lovett and his Large Band Lake Street Dive • +LIVE+

2015 Grand Funk Railroad with Matthew Curry • Indigo Girls • Michael Franti & Spearhead with Nattali Rize & Notis • Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Gary Clark Jr. • Del McCoury Band and Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn An evening with Pink Martini • Doobie Brothers with Lara Johnston Mat Kearney with Judah & The Lion • Sweet Harmony Soul feat. Mavis Staples, Patty Griffin and Amy Helm & The Handsome Strangers • Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo • The New Pornographers with Thao & the Get Down Stay Down Steve Miller Band • Colbie Caillat & Christina Perri • Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion America The Beautiful Tour • Brandi Carlile with Anderson East • The Beach Boys & The Temptations • An evening with Harry Connick, Jr. • An evening with Diana Krall • An evening with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band • An evening with Dancing with the Stars • An evening with Umphrey's McGee • Under the Sun Tour: Sugar Ray, Better than Ezra, Uncle Kracker, Eve 6 • Styx • An evening with Vince Gill • Brian Regan • Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club • O.A.R. with Allen Stone • John Hiatt & The Combo and The Taj Mahal Trio • Tony Bennett

2017 REPLAY AMERICA: Billy Ocean, Starship, Taylor Dayne • Diana Krall St. Paul & the Broken Bones • Four Voices • Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot!

Boz Scaggs • Daughtry • Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue • Sheryl Crow Huey Lewis and the News • Elvis Costello & the Imposters • Barenaked Ladies Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers with The Wood Brothers • Amos Lee Andrew Bird with Esperanza Spalding • The Beach Boys • The Shins • Lifehouse and Switchfoot • An evening with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band • Lake Street Dive Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Love and Comedy Tour • American Acoustic with Punch Brothers & I’m With Her • Gov't Mule and Galactic • Michael Franti & Spearhead • Tegan and Sara • JETHRO TULL by Ian Anderson John Butler Trio • Twiddle & Railroad Earth (originally moe. & Railroad Earth) Five for Fighting with String Quartet • UB40

2019 Nahko And Medicine For The People • Rodrigo y Gabriela • Buddy Guy + Kenny Wayne Shepherd • Lake Street Dive + The Wood Brothers Big Head Todd and The Monsters + Toad the Wet Sprocket • Old Crow Medicine Show • Steve Miller Band + Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives • The Mighty O.A.R. Summer Tour 2019 with American Authors Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue • Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles Three Dog Night • Amos Lee • Andrew Bird • Gipsy Kings • The Mavericks + Los Lobos • Lyle Lovett and his Large Band • The Temptations + The Righteous Brothers • Dawes + Margo Price • An evening with The Beach Boys An evening with CAKE • Sarah McLachlan with Orchestra • Styx • Foreigner JJ Grey & Mofro + Jonny Lang • Stray Cats • Michael Franti & Spearhead Mandolin Orange • Tash Sultana • The B-52s + OMD + Berlin Calexico and Iron & Wine

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George Segal. Bus Passangers, 1997. Plaster, plastic and metal.

Photo courtesy of The George and Helen Segal Foundation.

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GEORGE SEGAL: BODY LANGUAGE Through January 2021

PROGRAMMING Exhibition programs are drop-in, and registration is not required. Please direct questions to Amber Oudsema at 616-974-5225.

Sculpture Walk: Figures in the Gardens Sunday, July 12, 2 pm FEE: Included with Admission Amber Oudsema, Curator of Arts Education Explore the Sculpture Park during an hour-long walk, discussing sculptures that focus on the human figure. Learn how artists investigate the human condition through the body. Meet at Tom Otterness' Mad Mom sculpture. Please wear a mask and social distance during the walk.

Please enjoy this exclusive preview of George Segal: Body Language, featuring Jochen Wierich, Curator of Sculpture & Sculpture Exhibitions.

The ordinary becomes extraordinary when seen through the eyes of George Segal (1924-2000). A prominent figure in 20th century art, the acclaimed American sculptor is the focus of a highly anticipated exhibition inhabiting our galleries this summer.

It is life as art, and it can only be seen at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

George Segal: Body Language marks the second exhibition featuring the renowned artist, whose work was first shown here in 2004. This time around, we’ll debut sculptural reliefs and selections from a recent gift of 32 prints from the George and Helen Segal Foundation and Rena Segal, his daughter.

Celebrated for his inventive technique, Segal is known for drawing inspiration from his everyday life and turning seemingly simple scenes into profound statements on the human condition. Those closest to the artist are his conduits for exploring the intricacies of the human form. Segal’s wife, Helen, and their daughter, Rena, were frequent subjects, as were extended family and friends. Their portraits transcend the physical to become windows into deeply personal moments that are relatable to all people.

Segal is best known for his radical experimentation with new media to explore body language and the human experience. In the 1960s, he trademarked a process in which he covered a model’s body with medical bandages treated with plaster and dipped in water, to create a cast that closely resembles a second “skin.” Completing a sculpture required Segal to cast different sections of the body separately and then reassemble the parts into a finished cast by adding more plaster to the exterior. From start to finish, the process took weeks.

Because his work is based on real people in real-life situations, the successful completion of a cast required the model to be relaxed as the plaster bandages settled and dried. Consider Woman in Armchair, the first Segal sculpture in our permanent collection. The bronze features a woman Segal and his wife met while traveling in Egypt. After befriending the woman and her husband, Segal asked her to sit for him. The resulting sculpture shows her completely at ease, a family friend sympathetic to the artist’s ingenious, if tedious, process.

The bustling streets of New York also provided perpetual inspiration for Segal. Upon observing people on the street, in cafés and on buses and subway trains, Segal recreated what he saw in his studio. Two of his most recognized works, Bus Passengers and Street Crossing, depict such group scenes. Segal asked each model to pose separately and then assembled the cast figures as a group. Street Crossing features his wife and daughter, along with several art historian and artist friends.

The artist’s approach to sculptural reliefs is equally innovative and intimate. As with his full figure sculpture, he transforms the human body into artistic form through a casting process pouring hydrostone into a mold to reveal a more realistic form with subtle skin texture in the finished plaster. As you walk through the exhibition, notice the reliefs that feature the backs of female bodies and how Segal was able to heighten sensuality and eroticism by carving around the nude backs to create the illusion of a figure emerging from the wall.

Like his sculptural works, Segal’s limited edition prints are deeply personal, often of his family and friends. His process begins by first making pastel drawings of these models and then turning them into aquatint or silkscreen prints. In working with these different printmaking techniques, Segal added a layer of artistic invention to his process. Note how this aquatint process turns portraits of familiar faces like his Helen, Rena and other family friends into mysterious light and dark abstractions.

George Segal: Body Language is an invitation to enter the poignant world of an artist who bravely captures the raw humanity that connects us all. The exhibition complements the artist’s Girl Standing in Nature, which also resides in our permanent collection on display in the sculpture park, and serves as a fitting prelude to the unveiling of a bronze Segal titled Acrobats in the new Welcome Center when it opens next year.

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FROM GEORGE SEGAL TO KIKI SMITH: THE BODY IN SCULPTURE Growing up in West Germany, I had several opportunities to experience the sculpture of George Segal in European art museums. With limited insight into Segal’s importance in the history of art, his work evoked oddly mixed emotions in me. His white plaster sculptures struck me as strangely mundane and philosophically deep at the same time. Today, with many years of art history training behind me, I realize that my younger self’s impressions were not far from the truth.

As our new exhibition, George Segal: Body Language, richly illustrates, Segal has made an indelible mark in art history with a body of work that presents humanity as mysteriously present and absent.

To understand the trajectory of Segal’s art, one must go back to the early 1960s when the artist first emerged as an important modern sculptor. In 1962, two of his plaster sculptures were included in the groundbreaking exhibition, New Realists, at the Sidney Janis gallery in New York City. That exhibition introduced American audiences to the European artists known under the French term Nouveaux Réalistes such as Arman, Christo, and Yves Klein, alongside American artists who later became known as Pop Artists. Akin to all these artists, Segal shared an interest in making art inspired by the world of real, everyday objects. In his lead essay to the New Realists catalog, the famous American poet John Ashbery wrote that these objects “are a common ground, a neutral language understood by everybody, and therefore, the ideal material with which to create experiences which transcend the objects.”

Segal’s use of medical plaster bandages as a primary material for casting human bodies makes him a realist, in the same way other artists were concerned with common material. Yet Segal’s work is distinctive from other artists associated with Pop Art, such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Segal’s realism was primarily directed toward people, not objects. More accurately, Segal was drawn to the “common ground” of everyday life.

Consider Bus Driver, one of his sculptures included in the New Realists exhibition, or Bus Passengers, appropriately included in our exhibition. Both works are perfect representations of Segal’s realism based in common experience. One could also call it urban realism, with its six figures, tightly sitting and standing together in a New York City bus, sharing the same space for a short time, perhaps only for a single stop. Segal’s sculptural group distills a moment in time that echoes the poet Ashbery— the sculpture indeed transcends its object.

At Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, specifically in the outdoor Harvey Lemmen Gallery, stands another Segal sculpture that in many ways transcends its time. Girl Standing in Nature depicts a nude figure who is completely at ease in nature.

She stands in contrast to Auguste Rodin’s Eve, found in the same

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area of our Sculpture Park, who covers her face and is visibly uncomfortable being exposed in a natural space. Segal’s artistic practice, as a sculptor and a painter, was steeped in the history of Western art, including not only Rodin, but also Courbet, Cézanne, Matisse and Giacometti. What Segal gleaned from these artists was a commitment to both modern, unidealized renditions of the human figure and to a freedom of drawing and color. Yet, from Girl Standing in Nature, one can easily draw a wider circle of comparison with contemporary artists whose work draws inspiration from the human body, all on display across our Sculpture Park. As you wander the path, note the sculptures of Kiki Smith, Hanneke Beaumont, Antony Gormley, Juan Munoz and Jaume Plensa, to name a few.

Of these sculptors, it seems most appropriate to focus on two women, Hanneke Beaumont and Kiki Smith. Their work is kindred to Segal’s, even though their respective birth years are two and three decades apart from his. At first glance, though they are in a different location in the park, there is a connection between Beaumont’s two brooding figures, Number 26 and Number 25, and Segal’s Girl Standing in Nature. The sculptures share an introspective mood, a certain silence as if they are reluctant to engage with the viewer. Beaumont’s figures seem to be more manifestations of a conceptual idea than living, breathing people. Like the aforementioned artists Gormley, Munoz, or Plensa, Beaumont turns the human body into a sculptural apparition that exists only as a phantom of the artist’s imagination—and her hands which worked the original clay model.

Kiki Smith’s Sleepwalker represents another figurative sculpture that is physically and psychologically in and from a different world. With Smith, one can palpably sense the distance that exists between Segal and a younger generation that thinks differently about sculpture, gender and identity. Like Girl Standing in Nature, Smith’s Sleepwalker is a female nude.

Yet this is where the similarity between the two seems to end.

Unlike Segal, Smith explores hybrid states of being in her art.

Human and animal, girl and woman, archetype and fairytale— Smith’s sculptures emerge from realms that coexist to challenge common sense, as if they force their way into being. With Sleepwalker, Smith created a sculpture that is the embodiment of dream and illusion, existing far apart from the earthy, Segal’s solidly grounded Girl Standing in Nature.

As you experience George Segal: Body Language, I hope it inspires you to expand your perspective on life as art, as well as take a closer look at the relationships between the many figurative works in our Sculpture Park. Each in their own way express the beautiful complexity of what it means to be human.

Essay by Jochen Wierich, Curator of Sculpture & Sculpture Exhibitions

George Segal. Girl Standing in Nature, 1976. Photo by William J. Hebert.

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WELCOMING THE WORLD: A LOOK BACK As we eagerly anticipate the opening of the new Welcome Center—the centerpiece of the historic Welcoming the World: Honoring a Legacy of Love campaign—we are taking a look back on some of the components of Welcoming the World campaign that have already been completed.

The Peter C. & Emajean Cook Transportation Center, the Covenant Learning Center, the upgraded Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater and the Stuart and Barbara Padnos Rooftop Sculpture Garden have all made their debut over the past two years to the delight of guests, members and staff. And in the short time that these spaces have been open, wonderful things have happened.

The Peter C. & Emajean Cook Transportation Center was very busy in 2019. Over 32,000 riders enjoyed a tram tour, with as many as 18 tours taking place per day in the warm summer months. These tram rides were all driven and narrated by volunteers. The tram station was designed to create a central hub for the departure of tram tours and to create a beautiful space where guests could purchase tickets, interact with staff and volunteers, get a drink or fill up a water bottle and use the restroom.

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2019 was also a year of smashing success for the Covenant Learning Center (CLC). Built to accommodate a growing number of classes, programs and camps, the CLC exceeded expectations with a banner year of student and adult learners, plant shows and a whole lot more. Over 33,000 student visitors learned with us in 2019 and were treated to new and reinvigorated classroom activities using technology like SMART boards, iPads and digital microscopes. There were over 5,700 class and summer camp participants, who participated in activities like the Butterfly Ballet, Animal Adventures and classes for both adults and children. There were 168 classes and camps offered, filling the new space with guests exploring interests in art, gardening, and more. And soon, the Covenant Learning Center will have a new draw for families, as planning for the interactive exhibition in the David & Carol Van Andel Children’s Gallery is well underway, with an expected opening in early 2021.

The Frederik Meijer Gardens Amphitheater has long been a highlight of Meijer Gardens’ summer offerings, with sensational music from all genres gracing the stage

View of the Cook Entryway of the new Welcome Center.

while concert guests sing and dance. Improvements to the amphitheater happened in two exciting phases, with the first phase including expanded seating and new, fixed sponsor seating. In 2019, the second sensational phase was rolled out. The new concessions building expanded our food and beverage offerings, facilitated shorter lines and wait times and provided restrooms for guests both inside the amphitheater and those waiting in line. While we are saddened by the loss of the traditional Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens this year, we are excited for what the future holds for the amphitheater.

Finally, we come to the Stuart and Barbara Padnos Rooftop Sculpture Garden. Opened to great acclaim last spring, this rooftop garden continues to grow and flourish. Graced by four sculptures on loan from the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington D.C., this lush space is a perfect escape.

With views over the wetlands, stunning floral displays and unique water gardens, this space has proven ideal for evening dinners, VIP events and weddings. Enjoy spring flowers, warm summer breezes and stunning fall views in this unique garden.

Soon, the Welcome Center will be ready, and we will have a new space to celebrate and admire. But for now, a look back to the other new spaces proves that there is something Always Growing, Always Beautiful and Always New at Meijer Gardens.

Visit this link for information and videos following our Welcoming the World campaign, including the opening of the CLC, the Padnos Rooftop Sculpture Garden and updates to the Welcome Center.

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MICHIGAN’S FARM GARDEN: JOURNEY AND DESTINATION They say that all roads lead to Rome. Well, at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, all roads lead to the Michigan’s Farm Garden—or at least quite a few of them do. Still, nestled in as it is on the far east side of the Meijer Gardens campus, between The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden and the Frey Boardwalk, this little farm is something of a hidden gem. I’m often surprised to learn that guests who’ve visited Meijer Gardens for years don’t know it’s there, tucked away just around the bend. To get there in the direct and purposeful kind of way, start out on the main path curving around the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden and the new Peter C. & Emajean Cook Transportation Center, then on past the Japanese Garden’s graceful main gate. When you think perhaps you’ve gone too far, keep going. You’ll know you’re almost there when you hear the clear call of the dinner bell ringing, or the creaking of the windmill turning lazily in the summer breeze. A few steps more and the farmhouse rises into view.

A more rambling route takes you on a delightful wetlands tour, over waters breathing with the sound of frog calls and the subtle splash of turtles sliding from sun-warmed logs, through arches of lush vegetation and dappled light, and past broad views of agile egrets and elegant herons wading slowly and silently in search of their next meal. My favorite road to reach the farm, though, leads you on a pathway over a trickling stream (be sure to look down below for mink or muskrat tracks on the muddy banks); past a gnarled and towering maple and a trio of stalwart, sculptural beech trees; and delivers you into the heart of the Gwen Frostic Woodland Shade Garden—a magical space that still makes my breath catch when I look up into the deep canopy of green on a warm, blue-sky summer day. Rest for a moment on one of the benches, or wander the crushed stone pathways to soak it all in. The farm will be waiting for you when you’re ready to keep on.

What you might not realize, as you’re making your way out to the farm, is that you are also making your way back in time. When you step into the welcome shade of the farmhouse porch, you’re stepping back nearly a century.

The Michigan’s Farm Garden is designed in the style of the 1930s, during the Great Depression, when family farms were largely self-sustaining, and every member of the family pitched in. The farmhouse is a ¾ scale replica of Lena (Rader) Meijer’s childhood home in Amble, Michigan, just a short car ride from Grand Rapids. The big red barn, built in 1910, was moved from a working farm in Algoma Township. Its wide, white pine siding and ponderosa pine floors, worn smooth over 110 years of daily use, are like nothing you’d easily find in a big-box home improvement store today. The vegetable garden, tended by talented horticulturist Sean Barnes, contains heirloom vegetable varieties uncommon in home gardens or grocery stores now, including more than a dozen types of tomatoes alone. The names and unique, robust flavors can feel foreign to our modern tongues. Green Zebra. Nature’s Riddle. Cherokee Chocolate.

Yum. You might have tasted some of these delicious treats if you've dined in the James & Shirley Balk Café.

The sculptures at the Michigan’s Farm Garden are unique to this space, too. A departure from the Modern and Contemporary art of the Sculpture Park on the other side of the Meijer Gardens campus, where so many of the pieces are abstract or nonobjective works, the figural sculptures at the farm contribute to the story of a rural, agricultural way of life—a snapshot of the kind of skilled, hard-working people and indispensable creatures that populated small farms in every community across the country in the 1930s. Fred Meijer personally selected many of these sculptures.

Now that you’ve rounded the bend and arrived at the Michigan’s Farm Garden, please stay a while! Pull up a rocking chair on the porch to idle the afternoon away. Or, if you’re so inclined, explore and take a closer look using the Farm Garden Scavenger Hunt on the next page as your guide. Essay by Jess Hart, Director of Education Learn more about Michigan's Farm Garden by clicking here.

Michigan's Farm Garden is a gift of Fred and Lena Meijer.

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Central to Michigan’s Farm Garden is the replica 1880’s farmhouse. It is a three–quarter scale model of Lena (Rader) Meijer's childhood home. The wrap–around porch has rocking chairs for visitors to reminisce and relax. Photo by Peter McDaniel.

FARM GARDEN SCAVENGER HUNT: 1. The farmhouse is a ¾ replica of Lena Rader Meijer’s childhood home. Nearby, there’s a sculpture of Lena as a little girl riding on the back of a farm animal. What is that animal?

2. At the height of summer, the heirloom vegetable garden is bursting with colorful plants. Look for the deep purple seed heads on leafy green stalks. Some people say they look like a hand pointing or giving a thumbs up. Can you guess what they are?

3. Head over to the big red barn and go inside. On the walls you’ll see a collection of tools that were common on a 1930s farm. Take the Tool Matching Challenge. Did you guess all the tools correctly? Which tool do you think is the most interesting? Which was the trickiest to guess?

4. Explore the sculptures at the Michigan’s Farm Garden. One of the farm animals wears a bell around her neck. Find her and learn her name, then introduce yourself. “Hello_____ . My name is______. Pleased to meet you.” (Hint: Follow the pathway around behind the barn.)

5. Near the farmhouse is a very small, but very important building. It has moon and star-shaped cut outs on the door.

What was this building used for?

6. Behind the farmhouse is a small orchard of different species of fruit trees. Some are young and small, and some are big.

Find the metal tags on these trees to learn what they are.

Some have very interesting names. Can you find one that has the same name as a sweet, chewy, sticky treat?

Answers: 1. A pig! 2. Amaranth; an ancient grain. 3. It's up to you to decide! 4. Bertha. 5. The outhouse; farm families used these structures as their bathrooms before there was indoor plumbing. 6. Bubblegum plum!

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The Annual Donor Wall located in the Gordon Food Service Corridor.

ANNUAL FUND 1995 TO 2020: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF PHILANTHROPY More than 25 years ago, Fred and Lena Meijer enthusiastically answered a call to support a dream of a botanic garden in West Michigan. That dream has grown into a major, world-renowned cultural attraction centering around horticulture and sculpture and welcoming more than 12 million visitors since opening its doors!

Over these years, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has become a place where beauty is brought to life through horticulture, sculpture, art and music thanks to your ongoing support.

As we honor our past and enjoy today, we are also looking toward the future. The annual fund provides immediate-use dollars that provide support for our urgent needs, help us maintain steady growth, and provide insight in forecasting for the future.

Will you please help us celebrate Meijer Gardens’ 25th anniversary by making a first-time donation or increased gift to our annual fund? We invite you to consider a first gift or an increased gift in increments of $25, $250, $2,500 or an amount comfortable to you. All gifts, regardless of size, have the power to inspire others to share in Meijer Gardens’ dedication to bring joy to others through our gardens, art, facilities and exhibitions, if your financial situations allows during these difficult times.

Thank you again for ongoing support to Meijer Gardens and the consideration of this request.

To make a donation, please contact Meghan Burke, Annual Funds Manager, at 616-975-3143, at mburke@meijergardens.org or visit MeijerGardens.org/donate.

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AN EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE: ANNUAL DONOR WALL The next time you visit Meijer Gardens, walk past The Daniel and Pamella DeVos Visitor Center and take a few steps into the Gordon Food Service Corridor. On the north wall you will see portraits of Fred and Lena Meijer, Meijer Gardens’ first benefactors. To their left you will see a five-panel listing of Volunteers, Botanic and Sculpture Society Members, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation donors, board members, and more than 1,300 names of those making gifts to Meijer Gardens in 2019.

Meijer Gardens is humbled and gratified by the support of these wonderful individuals, corporations and foundations. It is our privilege to shine some light on those who have taken up the mantle begun by Fred and Lena. With them, the journey began; with you, the journey continues. Please accept our heartfelt thanks.

MEMBERS-ONLY PARTIES Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park generally hosts 12 Members-Only Parties each year; 6 Member Holiday Parties celebrating the Metro Health Christmas & Holiday Traditions (MHCHT) exhibition and 6 during the Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition. We are grateful to Elders’ Helpers, who sponsored the adults-only party in celebration of the MHCHT exhibition. If your company is interested in sponsoring a future party—with activation opportunities— please contact Anne Benson at 616-975-3177 or abenson@meijergardens.org.

QUARTERLY TRIBUTES The following gifts were received between January 1 and March 31, 2020. Those honored or memorialized are shown in bold type, while the donors are in regular type.

IN HONOR Meg Miller Willit Mark & Dawn DeWitt Violet Rohrer John Rohrer

IN MEMORY Mary Lovett Freeman Donald & Laurie Gardner Brian Fuhs & Scott Fuhs William & Carol Fuhs Bernice Greco Carolyn Sutton Stephen Haveman Julie Haveman

Dr. William J. Hickey Gerard & Nancy Hickey

Mary Lou Skirvin David & Patricia Atkinson

Ann Kinnon Hornback Nancy Matlosz

Jeff, Herb, Rob & Laura Carpenter

Sue Jabin Connor Jabin

Patricia Edison

Edith Ann Jackson Darrell Jackson & Family

Gloria Durr Kent, Kim & Kris Fisher Carleen Ghareeb

Jacqueline Ketchum Barbara & Robert Lowes Beatrice Maier Roehrs Family Edward Meredith & Zachary Roehrs The Monteath Family Barbara Schmuggerow Matthew VanVranken Douglas & Jan Ogonowski Jane & Kendal Lovell Robert & Catherine Menke David Menke

GREAT GARDENS PARTY UPDATE The Great Gardens Party, Meijer Gardens’ signature springtime fundraising event, has been moved to an online virtual event for 2020, and we hope you’ll join in the fun! Beginning on Monday, June 22, you will be able to bid on auction items and purchase other items. Then, be sure to tune into our live broadcast on Wednesday, June 24 at 7:30 pm for an exciting presentation commemorating the 25th anniversary of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

The broadcast will include entertainment, updates on Meijer Gardens construction projects, and highlights from our history.

There is no cost to participate in the event or view the broadcast, but we hope you will choose to support Meijer Gardens with a bid, purchase, or donation.

For more information and to tune in to the event on June 24, visit MeijerGardens.org/GGP or contact Matt Eickhoff, Fundraising Events Manager at meickhoff@meijergardens.org.

FOUNDING MEMBERS AND 25 YEAR MEMBERS Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park has grown to be recognized as one of the most visited museums in the world. This achievement requires a dedicated staff, a large volunteer force, and a supportive community, like the thousands of individuals and families who have become Meijer Gardens members. As we conclude our 25th year, we pay special tribute to the 858 member households who were with us in the beginning—and every year since.

MEMBER RECOGNITION Kirk & Cathy Agerson Rose Marie Albers Denis & Brigitte Alix Keith & Marie Ambs Gasper Amodeo Jim & Lauren Anderson Mary Anderson Janet A. Andre Richard & Julia Andre Charles Andrews & Alice French Andrews John & Judy Apol Joan Ardis Ellen Arlinsky Norman & Marie Arndt Paul Asselin & Jack Sytsma Daniel & Sharlene Aument Mary Austin Anita Avery Bernice Azkoul Kathleen Baehre Anonymous

Lori Baker & Ronald Perkins Joann Balk Ken Bandstra & Ken Terpstra Riley & Frances Barlow John & Nancy Barrows Jo Barth Jack & Barton Stephen & Alana Bates John & Char Battey Donald & Sally Beaudoin Susan Behnke Barbara Beineman Dennis & Jerilyn Bell Rosemary Bennett Jeanne Bentley Willemina Berghoef Craig & Mary Kay Bethune Ken Betz & Patricia Brewer Ann Beuschel & William Saar Lynne Black

Tom & Gail Blackburn Thomas & Sandy Blackwell Ken & Bev Block Dan & Barbara Bloem John & Helen Blythe George & Silbilla Boerigter Ben Boerkoel & Dan Kantorowski Stan & Janna Boes Mary Lou Bogema Mary Kathryn Boland Bruce & Bev Bonnell Gordon & Karen Bordewyk Brenda Bos Robert Bossemeyer John & Marian Bouwer Ron & Donna Bouwkamp Linda & David Boyer Trish Boyer Patricia Boyle Daniel & Barbara Braun

Kathy Brehm Paul & Jacquellyn Bremer Jeff & Marcia Brewer Kevin Briggs & Carol Karr Thomas & Joan Briggs James & Donna Brooks Laurence & Martha Brooks Carl & Betsy Brown Richard & Sandy Brown Joan Buchanan Patricia Buchs & Sandy Skutt Richard Bucknam, Jr. Mark & Sally Bulthuis Barbara & John Bunbury Jeanette Burke Kathleen Burmania Robert & Sandra Burnham Chadwick Busk & Holly Hatfield-Busk John & Jean Caccamo

Jim & Gloria Campbell Kay Cangelosi Todd & Susan Carlson Greg Carnevale & Diane Mahon Ken & Judi Carpenter Sarabeth Carr E. James & Betts Casey Nancy Castaneda Maureen Chamberlain Ann Chapman Debes Linda Charvat Carol & Mike Chase Sally Chlystek Rita Citron Roger & Carolyn Clark Nancy Clouse Roger & Ruth Cole Mark Coleman & Barbara Stanford John & Julia Colvin David & Nancy Cook Robert Cook & Connie Walker

Peter & Carol Cordes Pat Cornelisse Len & Corinne Cottrell Kay Courtney Susan Coussens Bonnie Cowles Carleen & Guy Crawford Denise Cromley & Cindy Locklin Elizabeth Crosby Betty & Paul Cudworth Mimi Cummings David & Joan Cywinski Elaine Dahlman Carol Dalebout Linda & Marc Daneman Robin & Deborah Daning Andrew & Pamela Daugavietis Gary & Sandra Davis Pat & Rick DeGraaf Continued on next page.

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MEMBER RECOGNITION Bruce & Marion Dehaan Paul & Becky Delongpre Adrian & Leona Denboer Frederick & Winifred DeVries Charles & Martha Dewey Jarrett Dewyse L. Karen Diedrich Barbara Dillon Linda Dodge Alice Dodgson Robert & Sharon Doornbos Kenneth & Phyllis Dornbush Judith Doyle Katharine Dunn Marilyn Dunn Thomas & Stacy Dunning Jeanne Early Gary & Suzanne Eberle Stephen & Rosalind Ebrom Nancy Efting-Noel John & Kim Egan Arlene Egedy John & Julie Elenbaas Constance S. Ellis Frances Ellis Laura Ellis Ben Emdin William & Cheryl Endres John & Jeanette English Jean Enright Larry & Nancy Erhardt Daniel & Patricia Esch Lawrence Everitt Lance & Marcia Evert Roger & Judy Faber James & Gail Fahner Robert & Rudean Fairman Mike & Rose Faluso Mary Fenske Carlton & Mary Ferguson Kaye & Nancy Fish Judith Fitzgerald Betsy Flory-McCoy David & Nancy Flower Bill & Mary Ford Mary Forslund 20

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Gregory & Kathy Forzley Lynn & Alice Francis Julie & Chip Francke Michael & Paula Freed Michael & Kathy Freeman Jane French Twink Frey Barbara & Lawrence Fritz Betty Jean Fry Raymond & Lillian Fuller Thomas & Mary Fuller David & Diane Gaebel Frank & Kathleen Geary Andrew & Madelon Gelder Larry & Mary Gerbens Ron & Carol Gerritsen Maria Gibb Jack Gibson Julia Gibson Geoffrey & Susan Gillis Barbara Gilmore Sharon Globig Jose & Kathleen Gomez Ken & Marilyn Goodson George & Barbara Gordon Inta Grace Vicente & Meridell Gracias William & Linda Graham Sybil Gretz Terrence & Sue Groesser Dennis & Denise Gross Sally Grove Janet Gurd Phillip Haack & Karen Ruple Richard & Carol Hackbarth David & Gloria Haebich Scott & Gail Haebich Sharon Haege Don & Linda Hamilton Rudolph & Erina Hanka Lori & Michael Hankinson Dave & Marilyn Hanks

Richard Hansen & Nonnie Buth Shane & Ann Hansen Linda Harber DeJonge & Michael DeJonge Sid & Elizabeth Harkema Wes Harpold Carol Harris Gordon & MaryJo Haskins James & Barbara Haveman Barbara & Megan Haviland Paul & Margaret Haviland Marybeth Hekman Joe & Monica Helsper Rose & Gabrielle Hensch Thomas & Judith Henson Peter & Rosemary Hess Jane Hesselschwerdt Christine Hill Ulla Hjelm Julia Hoats Margaret Hoats Richard & Joanne Hoekstra Dirk & June Hoffius Steve & Mary Hollander Craig & Chris Hondorp Bruce Honholt Mary Hoogerheide David & Leslie Hooker Joyce Hoolsema Richard Hoolsema Bill & Cathy Horn Geraldine Hotchkiss Bob & Barb Hubling Timothy & Maruszka Hufstader Jim & Marilyn Hughes J.C. & Tammy Huizenga Doug & Angel Hull Doug & Vera Humphries Kimberly Hunsberger David & Jayne Huyser Melonie Ice & Michael Lynch Richard & Susan Ilka Barbara Irwin Don & Marlys Jacobi

Michael & Roberta Jacobson Charles & Mary Ellen Jaent Thomas Jarvis III & Thomas Jarvis IV Garth & Debra Jenkins Elsie Jocz Elaine Johnson Margaret Johnson Mary Johnson Michael & Susan Jones Thomas & Marguerite Jones Paul & Carol Jorgensen Julian & Judith Joseph Michael & Sarah Julien Dac Kalinka Bette Karr Corrine Kass Mary Katerberg Mary Jean & Michael Keating Mary Ann Keeler Kim & Susan Keith John & Rosemary Kelbel Michael & Mary Keller Paul Kellermann & Patrice Hartsoe Louise Kenaga Jay & Adriana Kilpatrick Shelly Kilroy Thomas Kimball Barbara & Douglas Kindschi Jim & Marcia Kipp Karen Kleinheksel Dennis & Carolyn Klenk Garry & Barb Knott Jerry & Rachel Kochanski Lee & Anneli Koets Loretta Konecki Wayne & Vicki Korson Ron & Maureen Korte Thomas & Lucy Korth Susan Koss Donald Koster John & M. Suzanne Kowalski Barbara Kravitz James & Carolyn Kreiser

Pat Kropf Janet Krueger & Bruce Goodman Robert & Beth Krueger Harvey & Karen Kruithof James & Coletta Kudlack Andrea & David Kuldanek Beth Kusmierski Ruth Kutsche Ronald A. & Nancy J. Laferriere Judith LaHaie Marion Lamb Esther Land Terri Lynn Land & Dan Hibma Butch Landman & Pam Cebelak Judith Landman David & Janet Landry Grey & Judy Larison Ken & Linda Larsen Lars & Doris Larson Sandra Last Nancy Lavigna William & Cynthia Lawrence Robert & Doetje Lay Joanna Leavenworth John & Barbara Leegwater Mark & Gwen Leegwater Marlene Leistico John & Audrey Leja Connie Lemmink Amelia Lentz Mark & Marcie Lewis Richard Lilga Charles & Janet Lippert Lucinda Litwinchuk Ray Loeschner Mary Loupee Jan Luepnitz Jan Lunquist & Michael May Michael & Suzanne Lutz Eloise Luyk Judson & Lynn Lynch Kate Lynn Dennis & Virgina Lyons Thomas & Cecilia Maas Tom & Claudia Mabie

Timothy Malecki & Tasia Kisscorni Lois Manett Barbara Marcus Kathleen Margo Peter & Patricia Marks Susan Marschall Bob Maxam & Jim Rekucki Jack & Sherry McCarthy Susan McCarthy Jerry & Sue McDonald Thomas & Dawn McDonald Barbara McGuirl Duncan & Vicki McMillan Joyce McNally Scott & Julia McPherson Barbara MelgaardGrissen Gary Metcalf & Kathryn Fahey William Metzger & Gabriel Metzger Henry & Diane Milanowski Curtiss & Katharine Miller Janis Mills Judith Mills Calvin & Patricia Moore Patrick & Johanna Morrissey Sylvajean Mosier Robert & Sandra Muraski Peter & Sheila Murdoch Steve & Penny Murray Margery Musser Jon & Carol Muth Shirley Myers Duane & Nancy Nagel Betty Neary Richard & Marie Neil Shirley Neitzel Paul & Diane Nicholson Doris Nies John & Gail Nowak Hilde Nunn Richard & Mary Nyhof Marcia Oetting Joseph & Roberta Oettinger Keith & Kerry Oldewurtel

MEMBER RECOGNITION Cheryl Olsen Jeanne Olson Linda Orosz George & Bess Orphan Michael & Marty O'Toole Shelley Padnos & Carol Sarosik Richard & Debra Partridge Stephen Pastoor & Bernice Houseward Ward Paul & Charles Schoenknecht Valerie & Richard Peacock Cynthia Peck & David Dorr Mark Peters Till Peters Beth & Jonathan Petersen Mary Peterson Julie Petrie Ranel Piatek Roger & Mary Ann Pietras Philip & Marilyn Pikaart Michael & Mellody Posey Edward & Barbara Post James & Janet Postma James & Marie Preston Carol Pringle Paul & Karen Prins George & Marge Pulaski Owen Pyle & Penny Sage Sheryl Pylman & Betsy Brummeler Leonard & Carol Radecki Robert & Andrea Rander Chuck Rasmussen Patricia Rau Jon Rauch Jeff Redman Mary Remien Frank & Annette Remsburg Joanne Renterghem Patricia Renucci Barbara Richardson Jeff & Kim Ridings Robert & Paula Riley Richard Rinck & Suzanne McCune

Charles & Sharon Ritter James & Mary Robinette Hans & Anna Roeller Rex & Sarah Rogers Ron & Joyce Rogers Milt & Barbara Rohwer Sharon Rosine Diana Roth Alwyn & Christine Rougier-Chapman David Russell Mary Ruzicka-Savage Virginia Ryan Emil & Nancy Sabolish Stuart Saints & Eliza McManus Sally Peter & Catherine Satterthwaite Vernis Schad Jake & Ann Scheeres Nancy Schellenberg & Donald Brightman Robert & Karen Schermer Barbara Schmuggerow* Alice Schmuker John & Judy Schneider Bev Schott Joyce Schouten & Randy Schouten David & Jerri Schroeder Steven & Elizabeth Schultz Lois Schut Greg Schutter Diane Scott James & Nancy Scott John & Bonnie Sebright Robert & Barbara Self James Setchfield Mark & Diane Sevald Thomas & Barbara Shaw Eileen Shedleski Lee Ann ShedleskiHolmden & David Holmden Mary Ann Sheline Rita Shields Roger & Mary Shoemaker Dixie Shutter Brent & Diane Slay Bill & Jane Smith

Daryl & Ella Mae Smith Jerome & Helen Smith Joy Smith Robert & Ruth Smith Roy & Deb Smyth Oren & Laura Snyder Audrey Sonneveldt Carol Sorensen Laura Sproul & Brett Sproul Linda Stafford Rose Stein Denise Steiner P. Frederick & Deborah Steketee Dan & Andrea Stephens Richard & Mary Stevens Ruth Stevens & Thomas Stellard Karen Stokes Ron & Pam Stonehouse Cynthia Storer Gloria Stratton & Julia Malpass Tim & Judy Strickler Ruth Stubbs Carolyn Sturgis Victoria & Michael Swenson Mary Tanis Carol Taylor Allen & Jacquelyn Tenhoor* Alida Terpstra William & Norma Tetro Harold & Joann Thome Chris & Shirley Thompson Thomas & Judy Thompson Marilyn Titche Jane Tol Joe Townshend & Karen GlynnTownshend Patti Trepkowski Bob & Linda Trout Jim & Gen Tuinstra Ann Usakowski William & Yvonne Van Ee Fred & Carol Van Oeveren Dale & Diane VanAllsburg

Richard & Virginia VanAndel Beverly VanBall Doug & Kathy Vance Sue Vander Steen Mike & Sheryl Vanderbaan Pamela VanderBee Richard & Ruth Vanderkamp William & Leora Vanderkodde Nick & Jean Vanderkwaak John VanderPloeg Mitch & Rosemarie VanHouten Alda VanKampen Adriaan Vankempen Nancy VanNoord Paul & Elaine VanPutten Keith & Cindy VanScoyk Sandra Vanstee Ruth VanSweden Henry & Barbara Veldman Randy & Nancy Velting Robert & Sharon Vensas David & Beverly Verdier Cal Verduin Robert & Norma VerHeulen Clyde Lynn & Mary Vincent Jacquelyn Viol Anne Vlcek & Susan Hood Jane Vomsteeg Dan Voorhees & Jean Silbar William & Judy Vriesema Joyce Vugteveen John & Catherine Vydareny William & Patricia Waanders Clare Wade & Tom Koetsier Lois Waldecker Jeffrey & Sofia Walker Mary Kay Walker Art & Bonnie Wallace Martheen Wanty Bruce & Donna Warber Bill & Chris Warren

Jan Waterway James & Janet Watkins Jacquelyn Watson Phyllis Webb Barbara Weeber Jeanne Weiland Richard & Merry Westman Paul & Nola Wetherbee Larry & Susan Whipple Mary White William & Gretchen Whitford John & Carroll Wiener Edward Wietecha & Peggy Burke Roslynn Wilcox Helen Williams Dorothy Williamson & Gwen Bolt James & I. Marjorie Willman Joan Wilson Loyd Winer Charles Winslow & Judy Sopeland Terri Winslow David & Wendelin Wohns Susan Wold Robert & Susan Wolford Jack & Cynthia Woller Mary Worth Smith Diane Wozniak Susan Wright-Miller Gib & Barbara Wynn Mary Wysocki Ann Young Robert & Mary Younger Michael & Anna Zaharakos

Edward* & Carolyn Dee Kathleen Doering Ruth Esler Ralph* & Grace* Hauenstein Earl & Donnalee Holton Robert & Judy* Hooker Robert & Mary Hydrick Agnes Lisle* Barbara Mayo-Johnson Walt* & Pamela McVeigh Mark & Mary Beth Meijer Doug Meijer Hank & Liesel Meijer Fred* & Lena Meijer Starr Meijer Deborah Meijer W. David & Diana Moore John & Gail Nowak Jack & Margie Oosting John* & Joann Ott Dan & Eunice Pfeiffer Charles Ross Chuck* & Stella* Royce Margaret Saxton Hilary & Connie* Snell Hilary & Kristi Snell Travis & Liza Snell Gordon* & Rosalynn Stuart Glenn & Virginia* Walters Mildred Wisniewski *recognized posthumously

FOUNDING MEMBERS Don & Mary Apol G. Samuel* & Janet R.* Bacon James & Shirley Balk James Balk Martin & Melissa Balk Steven & Tiffany Balk Lisa Borre Glen & Betsy Borre Deborah Campbell PHILANTHROPY/MEMBERSHIP

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Pictured from left to right: Tori Bosscher, Annemarie Smartz, Stacie Niedzwiecki holding the Innovative Award, Jessica Bernia, Suzanne Bekkering, Sous Chef Adrienna Ryskamp and Executive Chef Andy Krause next to his Chef of the Year trophy. Photo by Kirstin Volkening.

SIZZLE UP YOUR SUMMER Good friends, good food—it’s the perfect recipe for fun in the sun. Andy Krause, our Executive Chef, has cooked has cooked up some easy dishes, drinks and décor to shake up your summer soirées. Not to mention racked up top chef kudos that are shining a much-deserved spotlight on our haute hospitality.

Summer months are made for foodies. Just ask Meijer Gardens Hospitality, a talented team of culinary experts who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of creative cuisine. Their work was recently honored with two top awards at the 2019 American Culinary Federation of Greater Grand Rapids Annual Awards.

Executive Chef Andy Krause earned Chef of the Year, a prestigious award that recognizes a culinarian with continuous commitment to the food service industry through leadership, development and education of fellow culinarians. It was a milestone moment for Meijer Gardens Hospitality, as it was the first nomination and first win in our history.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park also took home the Innovative Award, which is bestowed upon an organization that exemplifies new and cutting-edge trends in the industry that inspire innovative thinking; educate and enlighten future culinarians; and push the envelope with original products and services.

From floorplans to food, black tie to backyard, our award-winning team pulls out all the stops to create memorable events for the diverse list of members and guests who celebrate with us.

It’s an elevated energy that goes into every detail of our work, every season. This summer, Executive Chef Andy and the team have whipped up simple yet sensational twists on summer staples to delight your guests. Here is how to make some of our favorites at home: 22

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GRILLED CHICKEN SCHAWARMA KABOBS Middle Eastern cuisine gives a summer dinner party a delicious twist. It’s appetizing, aromatic and a great conversation starter because the flavors are so approachable. This easy recipe will have your friends raving about your culinary prowess as you guide them on a feast for the senses!

Yields 6-8 kabobs | Prep Time: 25 minutes | Inactive: 45 minutes | Cook Time: 15-20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

2p ounds boneless chicken thighs

1. In a mixing bowl, combine everything except the chicken and mix together to create a paste. Set aside.

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

2. Cut chicken into chunks about 1.25” x 1.25”.

1 tablespoon ground coriander

3. Mix chicken with the spice paste, then cover with plastic and let sit at room temperature for 45 minutes.1

1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground cardamom 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 2 teaspoons kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons avocado or coconut oil

4. Preheat grill on high to clean the grill grates prior to using.

5. Place chicken onto metal skewers, filling skewers from end to end. Leave about 1.5” of space at either end of the skewer so nothing falls off when you flip the skewers.

6. Once grill is fully heated and scraped down, lay skewers onto the grill surface. Lower heat to medium/high and close the lid of the grill. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, then flip the skewers and cook them with lid closed for another 6-10 minutes.2 7. Test the temperature on skewers and remove from grill once they reach a temperature of 165° F. Allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes and serve with hummus, pita and fresh lemons to squeeze over the chicken.

Notes:

Metal skewers

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For best results, Executive Chef Andy recommends marinating overnight.

Optional

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heck on them intermittently to make sure there are no flare ups, but for the most part, let the C grill do its job. You don’t want to “helicopter parent” grilled foods. If things do flare up, don’t panic. Just lower the flame and adjust accordingly.

Hummas and pita for serving Fresh lemon to squeeze over cooked chicken

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MEIJER GARDENS’ GRENADINE INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

2½ cups pomegranate juice

1. Pour pomegranate juice in a small pot on low to medium heat.

1 cup sugar

2. Gradually stir in sugar with a rubber spatula or spoon until dissolved.

½ lemon Tip: Add grenadine to club soda, Sprite® or Coke® for a fruity non-alcoholic beverage to make a Signature Shirley Temple.

3. Juice half of a lemon. Add lemon juice to taste. Start with very little. The citrus can over-power the other flavors very easily.

4. Taste your mixture. Add more juice, sugar or lemon to fit your

desired taste.

Yields 2 cups.

POM SPRITZ INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

Ice

1. Fill an 8 ounce glass with ice.

2 ounces vodka

2. Pour vodka and homemade grenadine. Add more grenadine to taste.

2 ounces homemade grenadine (see above for our recipe) Soda water or Sprite®

3. Fill rest of glass with Sprite® or soda water. Stir.

4. Top with a squeeze of lime. Enjoy!

1 lime

MEIJER GARDENS’ SWEET & SOUR MIX INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

4 limes

1. Cut the ends off the lemons and limes, slice them in half and juice them into a measuring cup until you have half a cup of each.

3 lemons 1 cup water 1 cup sugar Tip: Combine 2 ounces of the sweet & sour mix with one Stella Artois® lager to make a Stella Shandy. Add more to taste.

2. Mix liquids in a small pot, on low-to-medium heat, gradually stir in sugar with a rubber spatula (or spoon) until dissolved.

3. Taste. Add sugar if it is too tart. Add citrus if it is too sweet.

4. Remove from heat, let cool, refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.

Yields 1½ cups.

PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITA INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

Ice

1. Pack an 8 ounce glass full of ice.

2 ounces tequila

2. Add tequila, Thatcher's Prickly Pear Liqueur and homemade sweet & sour mix.

1 ounce Thatcher's Prickly Pear Liqueur (made in Michigan!)

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3. Top with soda water and a squeeze of fresh orange.

Exchange your vows in one of our enchanting locations, such as the Arched Bridge in The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden. Courtesy photo.

SIMPLY SPECIAL WEDDINGS Outdoor weddings at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park are where memories are made. Now more than ever.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many weddings have been devastatingly cancelled. Meijer Gardens has developed several packages to accommodate those weddings that were unable to take place.

Our beautiful outdoor spaces are available to accommodate the most intimate of gatherings up to 80 guests. The Arched Bridge and Viewing Hill, located in The Richard & Helen DeVos Japanese Garden, are available for gatherings of less than 10 people, other wonderful locations like the DeVos Van Andel Piazza, Gwen Frostic Woodland Shade Garden, Stuart and Barbara Padnos Rooftop Sculpture Garden, Cherry Tree Promenade and Moon Viewing Deck are available for larger groups. Some locations are not available during public hours, so please contact Meijer Gardens Hospitality for availability.

So, what exactly is a Simply Special Wedding? Simply arrive all dressed and ready to say “I do.” All locations are within a 10-minute walk and ceremonies will take place with your family and friends gathered around you. Complimentary admission is included with your one-hour rental time. In case of inclement weather, a back-up location will be provided. Event coordinating services are included and, best of all, there are endless photo opportunities. Come celebrate a Simply Special Wedding with Meijer Gardens!

Several packages are available, including: Option 1: Parties of less than 10 people (including officiant, bridal party and photographer). $550 Option 2: Parties of 11—25 people. $650 Option 3: Parties of 26—40 people. $800 Option 4: Parties of 41—80 people. $1600 Additional options include audiovisual services and a specialty beverage for a post ceremony toast.

Please visit MeijerGardens.org/host for more details and to book your Simply Special Wedding today.

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CONTACT Main 616-957-1580 Toll free 888-957-1580

MeijerGardens.org hello@meijergardens.org

Schedule of events is current as of June 1, 2020. All classes, events and programming are subject to change. If canceled, a full refund will be issued. Please visit MeijerGardens.org/calendar for up-to-date information.

FLOWER SHOWS

THE MASTER LECTURE SERIES

All flower shows are free to attend!

Tuesday, August 4, 7 pm

July 18 and 19 Saturday, 10 am–5 pm, Sunday 11 am–5 pm

Virtual Secchia Garden Lecture

HOSTA SHOW

WEST MICHIGAN HOSTA SOCIETY

Join us and be amazed by the range of shapes, sizes, colors, patterns and textures available in hosta foliage. Specimen leaves will be displayed in vases and West Michigan Hosta Society members will be on-hand all weekend to answer questions and discuss this beloved perennial.

August 29 and 30 Saturday, 12–5 pm, Sunday 11 am–5 pm

DAHLIA SHOW

WEST MICHIGAN DAHLIA SOCIETY

Become inspired as you stroll through a room filled with stunning blooms and a rainbow of color. Be amazed by flowers the size of dinner plates and discover the huge variety of flower forms available. View lovely floral arrangements and chat with Dahlia Society members to learn more about growing this beautiful flower.

FOLIAGE FIRST—THREE EASY STEPS TO TRANSFORM YOUR LANDSCAPE AND CONTAINER DESIGNS

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE INSTRUCTOR: Karen Chapman FEE: Included with admission We are excited to welcome Karen Chapman back for a virtual presentation after the postponement of her April lecture. Join this sought-after garden designer, award-wining author and experienced horticulturalist as she reveals three easy steps that will breathe new life into your landscape and containers. Through striking imagery, she’ll explore how to establish a framework using interesting foliage before layering in additional elements such as flowers, bark, berries and more. Karen will also highlight some of her deer-resistant favorites.

Karen’s books, Gardening with Foliage First and Deer-Resistant Design, will be available for sale in the DeVos-Keeler Gift Shop. Registration for this event will open on June 22.

BOOK GROUPS Tuesday, July 7 1–2:30 pm

READ & EXPLORE: ART AND GARDENS BOOK CLUB

FEE: Included with admission If you enjoy food, plants and history you will want to be sure to join us for our summer book group. This July we will read and explore Daniel Stone’s The Food Explorer: The True Adventures of the Globe-Trotting Botanist Who Transformed What America Eats. While we discuss the fascinating life of botanist and explorer David Fairchild, and explore recipes to try at home using foods featured in the book. Registration required. As a precautionary measure, we plan to meet virtually via Zoom. When you RSVP you will be receive an invitation to the Zoom meeting including a password. RSVP to skilroy@ meijergardens.org or call 616-975-3144. Limited to 20 adults.

Tuesday, August 4 1–2:30 pm

READ & EXPLORE: MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN: ART AND GARDENS BOOK DISCUSSION FOR FAMILIES CANCELLATION POLICY

Withdraw from a class at least 30 days in advance and recieve a full refund minus a $5 processing fee. Withdraw 7–29 days in advance and receive a 50% refund. Less than 7 days, no refund.

Call 616-975-3147 for class cancellations due to severe weather.

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FEE: Included with admission This summer our popular book discussion for families will explore the Newberry Honor book My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George. We hope you will join us as we discuss surviving in the wild, befriending nature and learn more about the wildlife and natural environment discussed in this classic. Registration required. RSVP to skilroy@meijergardens.org or call 616-975-3144. Limited to 30 people.

EVENTS Schedule of events is current as of June 1, 2020. All classes, events and programming are subject to change. If canceled, a full refund will be issued. Please visit MeijerGardens.org/calendar for up-to-date information.

GUIDED DAY TRIPS Thursday, July 30 (Rain Date: Saturday, August 1) (Adults) 9:30 am–2:30 pm

Thursday, August 20 (Rain Date: Saturday, August 22) (Adults) 9 am–2:30 pm

BIRDS, BLOOMS AND BEES

EXPLORE THE ART OF BENTON HARBOR WITH THE STAFF OF FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS & SCULPTURE PARK

FEE: $50 members, $60 non-members Come join us as we explore the stunning natural beauty that can only be experienced in Southwest Michigan. Begin the day at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, where you can take pause to enjoy the peace and tranquility of natural landscapes and abundant wildlife. Come along on guided walking tours that highlight the history of the sanctuary and the birds that call this sanctuary their home. Next, explore the Lillian Anderson Arboretum as we learn more about its rich history and Pollinator Habitat Enhancement Project. See first-hand how the planting of a diverse mix of native plants has promoted valuable food and nesting resources for critically important insect pollinators, and become a part of the onsite citizen science project promoting community interest and engagement in the diversity of native bees. Walk the arboretum’s scenic trails and leave with inspiration for you how can continue to support insect pollinators at home. This trip wouldn’t be complete without taking time to enjoy the rich local food culture unique to Kalamazoo. The fee includes exclusive virtual content made available prior to the trip, admission, guided tours, bottled water, a snack, lunch and all gratuities. Expect a fair amount of walking and standing. Register at MeijerGardens.org/calendar or call 616-975-3184 or 616-975-3147.

FEE: $50 members, $60 non-members Meet in downtown Benton Harbor to learn about and experience the outdoor public sculptures curated by the Krasl Art Center. In groups of 10 people or less, you will enjoy a 45 minute discussion of four distinct areas of sculpture and natural settings. Discuss how media shapes creative processes at the Krasl Art Center grounds. Compare and contrast visual elements of trees vs sculptures at the Margaret B. Upton Arboretum park.

Enjoy the whimsical nature of sculptures located at Silver Beach County Park. And talk form vs function at the Box Factory for the Arts grounds.

Especially highlighted is the work of a Meijer Gardens' sculptor, Richard Hunt, who has a studio in Benton Harbor that he visits regularly. Each area is walkable or drivable depending on your comfort level. Break half way through the day for a delicious take-out American fare lunch from a local restaurant. We recommend bringing a chair or blanket to enjoy your meal in the park.

Fee includes a snack, bottled water, lunch, four guided tours, and all gratuities. Expect a fair amount of walking and standing.

Register at MeijerGardens.org/calendar or call 616-975-3184 or 616-975-3147.

THE RICHARD & HELEN DE VOS JAPANESE GARDEN SATURDAYS: August 15, September 19, October 17 11:30 am or 2 pm

JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY IN THE TEAHOUSE

FEE: $50 members, $60 non-members (Register early. Space is limited.) Registration required at MeijerGardens.org/calendar or call 616-975-3147.

Witness the Japanese art of chanoyu, or tea ceremony. Graceful Japanese tea masters, in elegant kimono, will perform the ceremonial cleansing of the utensils, thoughtful preparation and quiet presentation of a bowl of matcha (finely ground green tea), with commentary by a representative from the Japanese Consulate. After the presentation, savor traditional sweets and matcha green tea. As an integral part of this experience, all guests will utilize and enjoy original works of Shigaraki pottery from Meijer Gardens’ permanent collection. Each object is a work of art especially commissioned from many of Japan’s leading ceramic masters. This contemplative ceremony appeals to all five senses and is best observed quietly. Guests will be asked to remove their shoes before entering the teahouse.

Photo by Peter McDaniel.

SUNDAYS: August 16, September 20, October 18, 1–4 pm, weather permitting.

INSIDE THE JAPANESE TEAHOUSE

FEE: Included with admission Experience the tranquil ambience and exquisite architecture of our authentic Japanese Teahouse on the third Sunday of the month from May to October. Take special note of the master carpentry, contrasting woods, patterns, textures, and numerous distinctive details. This opportunity is included with admission. Guests will be asked to remove their shoes before entering the teahouse.

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EVENTS Schedule of events is current as of June 1, 2020. All classes, events and programming are subject to change. If canceled, a full refund will be issued. Please visit MeijerGardens.org/calendar for up-to-date information.

MICHIGAN'S FARM GARDEN

LENA MEIJER CHILDREN’S GARDEN

FRIDAYS: June 19–August 21, 1–4 pm

Saturday, July 4, 11 am–2 pm

FRIDAYS AT THE FARM

FEE: Included with admission Have bushels of family fun this summer!

Children of all ages will have farm-time fun by working together on a unique cooperative quilting project and with a variety of “chorechallenges.” Join us also for special farm inspired stories, games, music and more.

FUN ON THE FOURTH CELEBRATION

FEE: Included with admission Help us celebrate America’s birthday—the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden way! Show your patriotic spirit by participating in a variety of engaging Independence Day activities.

CHILDREN'S GARDEN SUMMER ACTIVITIES June 14–August 22, 2020

SPECIAL FAMILY WEEKENDS AT THE FARM GARDEN

FEE: Included with admission Whether it’s engaging with story-times, investigating Discovery Cart materials, exploring self-guided activities, or joining in with a guest performer, the Children’s Garden is the place to be all summer long! Check at the Information Center for what’s happening daily.

Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, 1–4 pm

SPECIAL WEEKLY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

MEET ME AT THE FAIR

MONDAYS, 11 am

THURSDAYS, 11 am

There is something for everyone at the fair!

View live farm animals and vote for your favorite. Join in traditional fair games and listen to some toe-tapping tunes. Capture special memories at this unique event by visiting an “old-fashioned” photo booth!

MOVING TO THE MUSIC

SCULPURE TALES!

Saturday and Sunday, August 29 and 30, 1–4 pm

TUESDAYS, 11 am

HEIRLOOM TOMATOES

Imaginations are welcome at Summer StoryTime! Experience stories by jumping like frogs onto pretend lily pads, or chanting and cheering for your favorite story characters. Join us for a variety of sensational stories all summer long.

FEE: Included with admission

Join us for a flavorful weekend focused on heirloom tomatoes. Participate in family activities. Learn about many different varieties through informal talks and lectures­—right at the garden!

Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, 1–4 pm

AMAZING HONEYBEES

“Bee” amazed this weekend as you take a closer look at the fascinating world of honeybees. Discover different aspects of bees and beekeeping by viewing an observation hive. Find out how to communicate like a bee by participating in a “bee dance.” Learn some amazing facts about honey.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Withdraw from a class at least 30 days in advance and recieve a full refund minus a $5 processing fee. Withdraw 7–29 days in advance and receive a 50% refund. Less than 7 days, no refund.

Call 616-975-3147 for class cancellations due to severe weather.

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Come be a part of our musical jam! Whether by clapping your hands, tapping your toes or lending a voice, follow along with local musicians as we make music every Monday.

SUMMER STORY-TIME

TUESDAYS, 6:30 pm

OUTDOOR ARTIST STUDIO

Explore the out-of-doors with an artist’s eye!

Join local artists in the vibrant atmosphere of the Children’s Garden for engaging, informal presentations and demonstrations.

WEDNESDAYS, 11 am

WEAVING & SPINNING TALES

Experience the wonders of weaving every Wednesday in the Children’s Garden. Gather around for fun-filled stories about silly sheep, busy spiders, colorful clouds and brilliant rainbows all that all highlighting weaving and spinning. Then enjoy weaving demonstrations with a professional fiber artist.

Discover the Children’s Garden through storybook-themed sculpture walks! These walks will highlight sculptures throughout the Children’s Garden in fun ways that will have guests exploring their imaginations through interactive stories, games and activities.

FRIDAYS, 11 am

GARDEN HELPERS

Learn how to care for a garden, even on a small scale, just like our little garden helpers—squirmy worms, lovely ladybugs and other helpful creatures! Investigate how these tiny animals help in big ways through activities such as upclose observations and interactive stories.

SATURDAYS, 11 am

SCIENCE SATURDAY

Investigate the natural world of Michigan animals and plants every Saturday as you explore fascinating facts about insects, birds, mammals and more. Learn from a guest naturalist what makes Michigan’s fauna and flora so unique with simple identification methods and the importance of conservation by participating in family-friendly activities.

CL ASSES

REGISTER ONLINE AT MEIJERGARDENS.ORG/CALENDAR

Questions? Email classes@meijergardens.org. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

Non-member class fees include admission to Meijer Gardens for class participants on the day of the class.

*

( ) Applies toward MSU Extension

Master Gardener education credit.

Schedule of events is current as of June 1, 2020. All classes, events and programming are subject to change. If canceled, a full refund will be issued. Please visit MeijerGardens.org/calendar for up-to-date information. Scholarship assistance is available. Call 616-975-3184 or 616-975-3147.

Wednesday, August 5 10:30-11:30 am

Saturday, August 29 (Adults) 9 am-12 pm

Saturday, September 12 (Adults) 9 am–12 pm

VIRTUAL CLASS: DEER-RESISTANT DRAMA*

DYEING WITH FLOWERS: A NATURAL DYES WORKSHOP

MASTERING LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY

INSTRUCTOR: Karen Chapman FEE: $10 members, $20 non-members Join Karen Chapman, the presenter for the 2020 Secchia Garden Lecture and author of Gardening with Foliage First and DeerResistant Design, as you learn time-and taste-tested design strategies for your garden.

Karen will highlight tips and tricks that will help you create a beautiful fence-free garden that thrives despite the deer in this PowerPoint presentation followed by a Q&A. Registration for this event will open on June 22.

INSTRUCTOR: Megan Williams FEE: $45 members, $55 non-members Join Megan Williams of Adventure Textiles for a morning of dyeing with flowers. In this class, you will be dyeing with three types of flowers that are easily grown in a garden. Dye a set of four napkins while learning how to set-up three flower dye baths and how to eco print with flower petals.

Students will leave with a comprehensive book full of samples, recipes and instructions. Limited to 12 students. All materials provided.

INSTRUCTOR: Dusty Brown FEE: $45 members, $55 non-members Learn how to utilize the best time of day to capture stunning landscapes.

Composition, lighting, filters and different approaches will be covered to help you shoot confidently. Open to beginners with a full understanding of their camera and intermediate photographers. Bring a camera. Dress for the weather.

Wednesday, August 5 1-2:30 pm

VIRTUAL CLASS: THE SQUISH FACTOR: DESIGNING ABUNDANT CONTAINERS*

INSTRUCTOR: Karen Chapman FEE: $10 members, $20 non-members Join Karen Chapman, the presenter for the 2020 Secchia Garden Lecture and author of Gardening with Foliage First and DeerResistant Design, as you discover how to create big, bold, and bodacious designs every time.

Karen will also highlight tips for deer-resistant combinations in this PowerPoint presentation followed by a Q&A. Registration for this event will open on June 22.

Tuesdays, August 18 OR September 15 (Adults), 6–7 pm

OUTDOOR YOGA

INSTRUCTOR: Dean Jeffery FEE: $7 members, $17 non-members Join us for a refreshing and meditative session of yoga with popular instructor, Dean Jeffery. Each class will feature a different outdoor location at Meijer Gardens, including Michigan’s Farm Garden, the Sculpture Park, and The American Horse plaza. Each session will feature a different outdoor location at Meijer Gardens. Join us for one, or register for both! Open to all levels.

Bring a yoga mat and dress for the weather. Preregistration only.

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CL ASSES

REGISTER ONLINE AT MEIJERGARDENS.ORG/CALENDAR

Questions? Email classes@meijergardens.org. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

Non-member class fees include admission to Meijer Gardens for class participants on the day of the class.

*

( ) Applies toward MSU Extension

Master Gardener education credit.

Schedule of events is current as of June 1, 2020. All classes, events and programming are subject to change. If canceled, a full refund will be issued. Please visit MeijerGardens.org/calendar for up-to-date information. Scholarship assistance is available. Call 616-975-3184 or 616-975-3147.

Wednesdays, September 16, 23, 30 and October 7 and 14 (Adults), 6–8 pm

LANDSCAPE FOR LIFE*

INSTRUCTOR: Rebecca Marquardt FEE: $125 members, $135 non-members Discover ways to make your yard more sustainable and attractive to wildlife while embracing the “ecosystem services” that nature provides—controlling erosion, cleaning air and water, promoting wildlife habitat, and improving human health and wellbeing. Each week you will be asked to complete tasks related to building a site plan for your property. Through careful observation and analysis, this class provides the tools you need to enhance the ways you can bring the landscape to life while solving any “problems” that are uncovered. We will use your actual projects as case studies to explore creative design solutions while drawing upon examples of professionally designed spaces to explore a variety of garden styles. You will also see the sustainable practices and landscapes at Meijer Gardens during a special tram tour. This class is based on a program developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, US Botanic Garden, and the American Society for Landscape Architects and tailored for West Michigan by landscape architect and native plant enthusiast, Rebecca Marquardt.

This class includes ten hours of instruction, a tour, and a portfolio with handouts, drawing paper, and assignments. Class is limited to 20 students.

Saturday, September 19 (Adults) 10 am–12:30 pm

Saturday, September 19 (Adults) 10 am–12 pm OR 1–3 pm

Saturday, September 26 (Ages 6+ with an adult), 5:30–7 pm

FALL-INSPIRED FUSED GLASS SUNCATCHER

DOT PAINTED GOURD BOWL

TREE ID FOR FAMILIES

INSTRUCTOR: Gloria Badiner FEE: $75 members, $85 non-members Bring a bit of Michigan’s fall colors indoors with a 3 x 12-inch panel of fused glass.

Students will explore the use of color, frit, stringers and layering to create a sun catcher of their own design. All materials, use of tools, kiln firing and chain for hanging are included. Your project will be ready for pickup in two weeks.

INSTRUCTOR: Lisa Boerema FEE: $55 members, $65 non-members Come and learn the process of dot painting.

Using a small natural gourd and a variety of appropriate tools and paint, create a colorful gourd bowl under the guidance of artist Lisa Boerema. This technique may look complicated, but is surprisingly simple and enjoyable. A small succulent plant is included in the class price for later planting at home. Limited to 12 students. All materials provided.

Saturday, September 19 (Adults) 1:30–3 pm

Tuesday, September 29 (Adult) 2–6 pm

FUSED GLASS NIGHT LIGHT

MACRAMÉ WALL HANGING

INSTRUCTOR: Gloria Badiner FEE: $40 members, $50 non-members Participants will create a 4 x 4-inch nightlight using colorful glass, stringers, frit and dichroic glasses. These mini panels will be attached to a nightlight base creating your own custom look.

All materials, use of tools, kiln firing and nightlight fixture included. Your project will be ready for pickup in two weeks.

Dot Painted Gourd Bowl examples.

CANCELLATION POLICY Fused glass night light examples.

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CLASSES

FEE: $10 member child, $15 member adult $13 non-member child, $18 non-member adult Spend a fun autumn evening exploring the grounds of Meijer Gardens with your family and with Sally Triant, from Grow Wise Learning. Learn to look at trees in a whole new way, paying attention to leaf shapes, noticing bark textures, and searching the ground for other clues like nuts and seeds.

Follow up in the classroom with another kidfriendly tree activity and story. Class will be held rain or shine.

INSTRUCTOR: Kelly Allen FEE: $65 members, $75 non-members Revisit the art of macramé, creating a beautiful wall hanging using cotton rope.

Learn the basic knotting techniques of this versatile form of fiber art, as well as a bit of history and discover that macramé dates back to the 13th century! Bring embellishments from home, dried herbs or flowers, a small photograph or beads to personalize your wall hanging. All basic materials provided.

Withdraw from a class at least 30 days in advance and receive a refund minus a $5 processing fee. Withdraw 7–29 days in advance and receive a 50% refund. Less than 7 days, no refund. Call 616-975-3147 for class cancellations due to severe weather.

SEPTEMBER-JANUARY

Linda Erzinger, Crown, 2016. Mixed Media. Photo courtesy of the artist.

Like New: Art in the Age of Recycling September 11, 2020–January 3, 2021

Throughout the 20th century, artists in the Western tradition made sculptures out of repurposed, used materials. The practice of transforming discarded and found objects into “high” art is identified with artists such as Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Mark Di Suvero and Louise Nevelson. Instead of using traditional material found in clay pits, marble quarries or the bronze foundry, they scavenged for raw material in their neighborhoods, yard sales and trash piles.

Today, repurposed sculpture is a global practice. The artists included in this exhibition present new approaches to sculptural repurposing in a world where new technologies, economic scarcity and environmental pollution are some of the global challenges of the 21st century.

Like New: Art in the Age of Recycling is made possible by

The Meijer Foundation Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation Botanic and Sculpture Societies of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts Michigan Radio Townsquare Media 20-219

SUMMER 2020

Volume 11, Issue 3

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park promotes the enjoyment, understanding and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment and the arts.

UPCOMING

HORTICULTURE EXHIBITION

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