By Lynn McDonald lmmcdonald@lc.edu Lewis and Clark Community College may be a small college in a small town, but it’s reputation far outweighs its size. In fact, Godfrey trustee Sarah Woodman counts LC as the town’s “number one” asset. One thing that makes a huge impression on students and community members alike is the lovely campus and colorful gardens.
eye, and features that bring in bees, For a deeper look at the gardens, free guided tours are available via butterflies, and birds.” appointment from Monday through Like the Beatles song of the same Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. name, Here Comes the Sun is full To request an appointment, email of vibrant hope for better days. The Katie Piper at kaepiper@lc.edu, bursts of color bring joy to those or LC Horticulture Manager Ethan wandering across campus, helping Braasch at ebraasch@lc.edu. to ease tensions and brighten spirits. For those who prefer self-guided “I truly feel this show’s energy is tours, the gardens will be viewable cheery and uplifting,” Katie adds. through September. A map is avail“The plantings draw people in to ad- able for download by visiting this mire and snap photos. I know I have link. For younger garden enthusiasts, enjoyed watching all the bees and a fun scavenger hunt has been creathummingbirds buzzing and the but- ed, complete with an activity sheet. terflies floating by. Being outside in gardens truly brings people joy but add swirling butterflies and munching caterpillars and the experience can be spectacular.”
This year marks the Monticello Sculpture Garden’s ninth annual garden show, Here Comes the Sun. Unlike years past, the design was created, as well as implemented, by LC Gardener Katie Piper. After the challenging times of the past year and a half, she chose to draw inspi- Located in eight different spots, one ration from a “ray of sunshine” that is certain to encounter a multitude she sees in the future. of glorious blooms, no matter which part of LC is traversed. “We also “I knew I wanted the gardens filled love chatting with people about our with vibrant colors and pollinator gardens,” Katie adds. “I encourage attracting plants,” says Katie, “so all guests of the gardens to ask us that’s where I started. I made a list questions and tell us your own garof plants with bight, warm colored den stories so please come say hi if Photo by Lynn McDonald blooms, bold textures that catch the you see us out amongst the blooms!” Page 13
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