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Ten Year Projection

The areas are split into capital improvements and operations. Operations dollars are required to provide the educational opportunities. We cannot wait on the capital improvements to provide excitement and interest in the Garden.

Years 1-3:

Capital

  • Fundraise for: Environmental Ed Center, furnishings, and static exhibit.
  • Site Development
  • Landscape
  • Wetlands Restoration

Operations

  • Coordinator to oversee all activities.
  • Birding Activities
  • Summer Camps Programs for young children - Mommy and Me, Story Time
  • School Age Programs
  • Two Annual events - Duck Derby and Halloween Walk
  • Special Lectures
  • Special Events
  • Website
  • Community Garden
     

Years 3-5:

Capital

  • Wetlands Boardwalk
  • Learning Pavilion
  • Butterfly Garden and Observation Mound
  • Discovery Gardens
  • Wildflower Meadow

Operations

  • Suitcase Exhibits
  • Tours increase programs to monthly community events.
  • Teacher Training Events
  • Spring Break Camps
  • Young Adult evenings in the Garden
  • Movies in the Garden
  • Art in the Garden - Paint Out
     

Years 5-10:

Capital

  • Amphitheater Restoration
  • Uplands Restoration
  • Howell Creek Island Walks, Bridges, Shelter
  • Add Store

Operations

  • Publications
  • Dinner in the Park