Ann Arbor Garden Walk

Membership Meeting, Thursday, March 11

The Bird Center of Washtenaw County: Saving wild birds since 2004

Whether you're a dedicated birder or simply an admirer of our beautiful avian friends, you'll want to know about this unique, totally donation-supported wildlife rehabilitation organization dedicated to the care of injured and orphaned wild birds.

Clinic Director Andrea Aiuto will share the group's story with us, taking us 'behind the scenes' to show what wild bird rescue entails and how the Center operates. We'll learn more about our feathered neighbors along the way.

Founded in 2004 by Carol Akerlof, helped by Karen Young and other animal lovers, in 2020 the Center cared for more than 1,400 wild birds, a new record. Find out why so many, and how you can help keep wild birds safe, by joining in!

Members, the Zoom invitation will be emailed to you on March 8.

AAF&G enters its 75th year of community service

Meeting Schedule 2021

In 2021, Ann Arbor Farm & Garden will mark its 75th anniversary of philanthropy and fellowship. In this time, we have raised and distributed more than $600,000 in grants and scholarships to local projects, programs, and people who share our mission of promoting and supporting gardens and gardeners.

A digital version of our 2014 history book, "Philanthropy & Fellowship: Our Story," is now available online in the Member area.

All meetings are via Zoom until further notice.

Thurs Jan 14, 12:30 pm    Membership Meeting
            Program: Founders Day Celebration
Thurs Jan 21, 1 pm       Foundation Committee

Thurs Feb 4, 10 am             Board Meeting
Thurs Feb 11, 1 pm           Public Event
                                                                  ($10 non-member)
Speaker: Janet Macunovich, "Getting More Mileage from your Garden"

Thurs Mar 4, 10 am             Board Meeting
Thurs Mar 11, 12:30 pm Membership Meeting
Program: The Bird Center of Washtenaw County

Thurs, Apr 1, 10 am              Board Meeting
Thurs Apr 8, 12:30 pm       Membership Meeting
Program: Lisa Eldred Steinkopf, the Houseplant Guru

Thurs, May 6, 10 am             Board Meeting
Thurs May 13, TBD    Annual Meeting/Silent Auction

Sat June 12, 10 am    Ann Arbor Garden Walk(tm)

Sun Sept 19, TBD      Fall Mini Garden Walk

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

More than $600,000 awarded in grants and scholarships in our community since 1946

Thank you for supporting our mission!!

2020-2021 Officers

President                                   Carrie Riedeman
Vice President                    OPEN
Parliamentarian                Judy Parsons
Recording Secretary        Ann Ringia
Corresponding Sec'y       Ann Meredith
Foundation Treasurer    Susan Van Wagenen
Operations Treasurer    Pat Garrett
Membership    Gretchen Zale, Kathie Mahn

2020-2021 Standing Committee Chairs

Foundation Ann Ringia
Fundraising                    Irene Ball
    Garden Walk                 Pat Jackson & the GW4 (Cindy Fink, Judy High, Wanda Olsen, Lucy Richert)
     Silent 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                      OPEN
   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

Membership Meeting, Thursday, March 11The Bird Center of Washtenaw County: Saving wild birds since 2004