NEWS from the BOTANIC GARDEN at Lakes Park August, 2020 BED REBUILDING PROJECT in the Community Garden Each year for the past several years, we've selected 8-10 raised beds in the Community Garden for replacement. The harsh, … [Read more...] about NEWS from the BOTANIC GARDEN August, 2020
News from the Gardens at Lakes Park, July 2020
News from the Gardens July 12, 2020 During this pandemic I know that the Gardens have been a great source of peace and joy for many folks walking through it each day. They take the time to tell us how much they appreciate what we do. … [Read more...] about News from the Gardens at Lakes Park, July 2020
Scenes from the Botanic Garden – May 2020
Scenes from the Botanic Garden - May 2020 Food-growing season winds down, but our Garden Ambassador volunteers continue to work hard on making the Botanic Garden a beautiful oasis. Community Garden Happenings Nancy Sanders from the Community Garden … [Read more...] about Scenes from the Botanic Garden – May 2020
Donated bricks and benches – May 2020
Donated Bricks and Benches - May 2020 How to get donated bricks or bench dedications in Lakes Park - CLICK HERE to find out more about our Pave the Park program CLICK HERE to see the Bench Dedication catalog Brick Donation Gift Certificates … [Read more...] about Donated bricks and benches – May 2020
What’s New in Lakes Park – April 2020
What's New in Lakes Park - April 2020 New concrete repair/replacement While the park was closed in April, Parks & Recreation took the opportunity to make some repairs. Concrete was replaced at the splash pads and also in the Rose Garden … [Read more...] about What’s New in Lakes Park – April 2020
What’s Bloomin’ Wednesday – April 15th Edition!
What's Bloomin' Wednesday - April 15th Edition! Lakes Park is still closed per the state-wide" "Stay At Home" order, so we are taking a virtual stroll in the Fragrance Garden today - come with us and and check out what's bloomin' (If you are … [Read more...] about What’s Bloomin’ Wednesday – April 15th Edition!
Volunteers in the Gardens & Beyond – Fall 2019
Volunteers in the Gardens & Beyond - Fall 2019 It's time to feature our Garden Ambassadors, aka volunteers in the gardens. The Foundation's main focus each autumn is the Fall Festival and our contribution to it - Scarecrows in the Park. But … [Read more...] about Volunteers in the Gardens & Beyond – Fall 2019
Girl Scouts, OneTree.org plant 60 new trees at Lakes Park
Girl Scouts, OneTree.org plant 60 new trees at Lakes Park Local Girl Scout troops partnered with OneTree.org to plant 60 new trees at Lakes Park earlier this month. 17 different varieties now grow in a marshy area just north of the Fragrance … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts, OneTree.org plant 60 new trees at Lakes Park
EVENT: Plant sale Wed. Jan. 30th, 2019
EVENT: Plant sale Wed. Jan. 30th, 2019 The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation will host a plant sale in the Lakes Park Botanic Garden, Wednesday January 30th, 2019 from 9:00 AM to Noon. The sale will take place in the propagation and potting area of … [Read more...] about EVENT: Plant sale Wed. Jan. 30th, 2019
Final harvest and plant sale at Lakes Park, April 24th 2018
Final harvest and plant sale at Lakes Park, April 24th 2018 LAKES PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN Rock Star, Bill Johnson, reports: "We made our tenth and final donation for the 2018 growing season today 4-24-2018. We donated 82 lbs. today giving us a … [Read more...] about Final harvest and plant sale at Lakes Park, April 24th 2018