Ann Arbor Garden Walk cancelled for 2020With regret, the Board of Ann Arbor Farm & Garden has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Ann Arbor Garden Walk(tm), scheduled for June 13.
Our primary concern is the health and safety of our member volunteers, garden owners, and Garden Walkers. Happily, all of our garden owners have agreed to share their gardens with us next year. Mark your calendar for June 12, 2021! Our major annual fundraiser, the Garden Walk benefits local horticultural and environmental projects and organizations throughout Washtenaw County. Last year, the event raised more than $16,000 to fund grants to school and community gardens and scholarships to college students (see article below). The cancellation of the 2020 Garden Walk will significantly impact our ability to fund grants and scholarships next spring. We greatly appreciate the support of our members who have graciously agreed to donate the cost of their tickets to our Foundation fund, and the sponsors and vendors who have pledged their future assistance and support for this beloved community tradition. If you would like to help support local gardens and gardeners, please consider donating the cost of a Garden Walk ticket. It’s tax-deductible, and 100% goes to fund our annual awards. Visit our Give Lively Garden Walk page here. As May begins and we turn our attention to our own personal greenspaces, we wish everyone a safe and successful gardening season. We SO look forward to seeing you all next year! Local garden projects grow with $20,700 in AAF&G funding
Ann Arbor Farm & Garden announces the recipients of our 2019-20 grants and scholarships.
4-H Garden at Washtenaw County Youth Detention Center, $1000 for supplies and creation of a new entrance flower bed. This 2015 Michigan Master Gardener article highlights the project, which is run by a dedicated group of local Master Gardeners. AAF&G has proudly supported the project for more than five years. Ypsilanti District Library, $5000 to establish edible and flower gardens at the planned new Superior Township library branch, including walkways, accessible raised beds, and other universal design features. Friends of Greenview and Pioneer Nature Areas, $3000 for a prescribed burn for parts of the Central Meadow, and purchase of 20 native shrubs for the wildflower and pollinator gardens. Community High School, $1200 to enlarge their existing garden (established just last year) and improve its visual appeal in the very busy Kerrytown area. Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum, $2500 to purchase plants for display garden rejuvenation projects, including the Gateway Garden entrance and Erich Steiner Pool areas, auditorium terrace, borders, West Entrance island, and others. Continuing our 70+ years of supporting horticultural and environmental education, we awarded two $1500 scholarships: one for an undergraduate in the U-M School for Sustainability and Environment (SEAS), and one to support graduate student research at the U-M Biological Station. Applications for the 2020-21 grant cycle will be available in September. Thank you to all of our applicants and awardees for the dedicated work you're doing, and to our Garden Walkers and all those who support our philanthropic mission. We're proud to help grow a greener community! |
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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
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!!
2019-2020 Officers
President Judy Parsons
Vice President Carrie Riedeman
Parliamentarian Audrey DeMarois
Recording Secretary Ann Ringia
Corresponding Sec'y Ann Meredith
Foundation Treasurer Pat Mueller
Operations Treasurer Pat Garrett
Membership Gretchen Zale, Kathie Mahn
Vice President Carrie Riedeman
Parliamentarian Audrey DeMarois
Recording Secretary Ann Ringia
Corresponding Sec'y Ann Meredith
Foundation Treasurer Pat Mueller
Operations Treasurer Pat Garrett
Membership Gretchen Zale, Kathie Mahn
2019-2020 Standing Committee Chairs
Foundation Ann Ringia
Fundraising Irene Ball
Garden Walk Barb MacKenzie, Pat Jackson
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 Audrey DeMarois, Sandy Heng, Dianna Samuelson
Fundraising Irene Ball
Garden Walk Barb MacKenzie, Pat Jackson
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 Audrey DeMarois, Sandy Heng, Dianna Samuelson
Ann Arbor Farm & Garden
P.O. Box 354
Dexter, MI 48130
P.O. Box 354
Dexter, MI 48130