Applications now open for AAF&G's annual grant and scholarship awards
Calling all Washtenaw County nonprofit garden projects! If your organization needs some ‘green’ to help your garden grow, applications are now open for Ann Arbor Farm & Garden’s 2021-22 grant and scholarship cycle. For 75 years, Ann Arbor Farm & Garden has provided financial support for a wide range of garden projects -- K-12 school gardens, residential community gardens, public gardens, and more – as well as scholarships for college students studying horticulture or a related field. Funds are raised through our annual June Ann Arbor Garden Walk(tm) and other hosted events. Although the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 Garden Walks certainly impacted the overall amount available for grant and scholarship awards, smaller fundraising events and loyal community support from friends and businesses have enabled us to continue adding to our Foundation coffers. Now it’s time to share the ‘wealth’! Grant applicants must be a nonprofit or a 501(c)3 organization in Washtenaw County. Scholarship applicants must be enrolled in a legitimate program related to horticulture at an accredited educational institution, and the application must be signed by the institution’s Financial Aid office. Please download the appropriate application form here. Applications will be accepted through November 19, 2021. Awards will be announced in February 2022. Questions? Contact AAFG.Foundation@gmail.com. 
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2021 AAF&G Calendar
Thurs, Sept 23 Oudolf Garden Detroit outing, 10 am Sun, Oct 3 Member Potluck Party, 1 - 4 pm Thurs, Oct 7 Board Meeting (Zoom), 10 am Wed, Oct 13 Flower Ladies Bouquets, 10 am - 3pm Thurs, Oct 14 Member Meeting (Zoom), 12:30 pm Program: Faye Stoner, “Caterpillars” Thurs, Nov 4 Board Meeting (Zoom), 10 am Wed, Nov 10 Flower Ladies Bouquets, 10 am – 3 pm Thurs, Nov 11 Member Meeting (Zoom), 12:30 pm Program: Sarah Stalker, Vertical Gardens Thurs, Dec 2 Board Meeting (Zoom), 10 am Wed, Dec 8 Flower Ladies Bouquets, 10 am – 3 pm Thurs, Dec 9 Holiday Meeting (Zoom), 12:30 pm Program: Rebecca Sweet, topic TBD 
Thank you, Fall Garden Walkers!!
What a true pleasure it was to greet you on Sunday, Sept. 19 in beautiful gardens! The weather was glorious, spirits were high, and the blooms were everywhere. Thank you for coming out to support our mission of growing more gardens!! | ||||
The mission of Ann Arbor Farm & Garden is to promote and support local gardens, the benefits of horticulture, and community beautification through grant and scholarship awards, related educational programs, and service opportunities.
Host of annual Ann Arbor Garden Walk, second Saturday every June
"Flower Ladies" Horticultural therapy volunteers at Mott Children's Hospital & throughout the community
More than $600,000 awarded in grants and scholarships in our community since 1946
Host of annual Ann Arbor Garden Walk, second Saturday every June
"Flower Ladies" Horticultural therapy volunteers at Mott Children's Hospital & throughout the community
More than $600,000 awarded in grants and scholarships in our community since 1946
Thank you for supporting our mission!!
2021-22 Officers
President Carrie Riedeman
Vice President Barbara MacKenzie
Parliamentarian Judy Parsons
Recording Secretary OPEN
Corresponding Sec'y Ann Meredith
Treasurer Susan Van Wagenen
Membership Gretchen Zale, Kathie Mahn
2021-22 Standing Committee Chairs
Foundation Ann Ringia
Garden Walk OPEN
Auction Annie Gladwin
Historian Karen Jania
Horticultural Therapy Karen Mikus, Nancy Asin
Member Services
Communications Audrey DeMarois
Hospitality Sharon Darga
Programs Carol Polverini, Anne Rogers
Social Events Cindy Fink, Lucy Richert
Nametags Mickey Barley
Promotion/Publications Carrie Riedeman
Yearbook Carrie Riedeman
Website Carrie Riedeman
Past Presidents Judy Parsons, Audrey DeMarois, Sandy Heng, Dianna Samuelson
President Carrie Riedeman
Vice President Barbara MacKenzie
Parliamentarian Judy Parsons
Recording Secretary OPEN
Corresponding Sec'y Ann Meredith
Treasurer Susan Van Wagenen
Membership Gretchen Zale, Kathie Mahn
2021-22 Standing Committee Chairs
Foundation Ann Ringia
Garden Walk OPEN
Auction Annie Gladwin
Historian Karen Jania
Horticultural Therapy Karen Mikus, Nancy Asin
Member Services
Communications Audrey DeMarois
Hospitality Sharon Darga
Programs Carol Polverini, Anne Rogers
Social Events Cindy Fink, Lucy Richert
Nametags Mickey Barley
Promotion/Publications Carrie Riedeman
Yearbook Carrie Riedeman
Website Carrie Riedeman
Past Presidents Judy Parsons, Audrey DeMarois, Sandy Heng, Dianna Samuelson
Ann Arbor Farm & Garden
P.O. Box 354
Dexter, MI 48130
P.O. Box 354
Dexter, MI 48130