DEAR MEMBERS & GARDENS FRIENDS
Like Oklahoma City, Myriad Botanical Gardens is booming with new developments and plans. As I write this, there are huge piles of dirt and machinery ‘”chaos”’ in the Meinders Garden where a new terrace is being constructed. We extend special thanks to Herman and LaDonna Meinders for making this new site for programs, rentals and general enjoyment possible. Of course, we are very excited about not one, but two restaurants opening at the Gardens later this fall. The cult-status Nic’s burger at The Ice House and a delectable Park House lunch or dinner will make the Gardens an even more vibrant and tasty destination. We extend a warm welcome to Peter and Sheree Holloway, who will operate the restaurants and provide the Gardens with additional catering service. PUMPKINVILLE, presented by OG+E Energy Corp., opens October 12 with 3,000 pumpkins and much family fun. The Devon Ice Rink opens November 15 followed by pop up Winter Shops on the Great Lawn produced by Prodigal LLC. Look for new and improved holiday lighting at the Gardens thanks to support from OG+E Energy Corp. Check out our brand new website for more details on all our events. Growing and maintaining our gardens and programs is made possible by the
Maureen Heffernan Executive Director P.S. Congratulations to Avis Scaramucci, the recipient of our 2013 James R. Tolbert III Crystal
generous support of our members and donors. Please consider a gift of any size to our 2013 Annual Appeal using the enclosed envelope. Each gift truly makes a difference. Thank you for your support and I hope to see you at the Gardens. Sincerely,
Orchid Award for her many years of nonstop contributions to the Gardens - Thank you Avis!
Maureen Heffernan Executive Director
Take a stroll in our Children’s Garden to discover the wonderful new Storyteller Chair, handcrafted by OKC artist, Don Narcomey. A gift from Gail and Bill Beals, this chair will serve as an enchanting perch for storytellers in our popular children’s Bringing Books to Life reading programs underwritten by the Junior League of Oklahoma City. The chair was officially unveiled on Saturday, September 21 during our first OKC READS event where several hundred children enjoyed listening to stories throughout the day in our Children’s Garden.
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