FriendsoftheGarden

Bringing people, nature, and gardens together at the Springfield Botanical Gardens.

[ParkBoard @TheParkBoard]

@PublicGardens Just to clarify, these donations go to our partners, Friends of the Garden @sgfbot, but would directly impact their great work at the beautiful Springfield Botanical Gardens!

[ParkBoard @TheParkBoard]

@sgfbot exec dir Trysta Herzog presents check to @TheParkBoard chair Carolyn Gerdes from Gardens Aglow 2019: 75,000 lights, 12,000 visitors!

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

We are profoundly saddened to acknowledge the passing of Major Close, the founder and visionary of the Springfield Botanical Gardens and Close Memorial Park.
Photo credit: Aaron J. Scott https://t.co/ufhPQtWzxl

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

We are so sad to cancel Gardens Aglow tonight, Sat., Dec. 28 due to inclement weather.

Despite being bookended by weather cancellations, it was a wonderful season and we are so grateful to each of you who made it possible and who participated.

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

We are disappointed to announce that due to inclement weather, we are cancelling the Gardens Aglow event for tonight, Friday, November 29. We hope you can join us tomorrow evening, Saturday, November 30, or one of the four remaining weekends between now and December 28.

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

We are incredibly grateful to @CommerceBank for their support and sponsorship of the Redbud Garden!

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

The redbuds are in full bloom! Come see then now at #sgfbot! #extraordinaryplace #lovespringfield

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

Members of the Springfield Orchid Society spent the day transforming the Botanical Center for their Orchid Show and Sale this weekend! See for yourself on Saturday, March 16 from… https://t.co/ErJJPwO3rN

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

So thankful for Morey’s service on our board!

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

Love Brittney! So pleasant and helpful with every project!

[City of Springfield @CityofSgf]

Employee Spotlight: Brittney Bywater, Graphic Production Assistant, @TheParkBoard

"Graphic design is a powerful communication tool."

Read Brittney's full profile at https://t.co/J9PwKA8IoR

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

Thank you, Michael! We love it!

[Michael Wehrenberg @mwehrenberg]

Launched a new website for @sgfbot in Springfield, MO at https://t.co/rzCFw48lhj This nonprofit organization is devoted to maintaining and enhancing the Springfield Botanical Gardens by raising funds, volunteers, and members. #BotanicalCenter #Parks #Nature #Gardens #WebDesign

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

All are invited to attend our #annualmeeting today beginning at 5:00pm. #sgfbot #friendsofthegarden

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

This coming Friday and Saturday from 5:30-8:30pm will be your last opportunity in 2018 to enjoy the Japanese Stroll Garden and it’s festive light display. Admission is $4 for adults.… https://t.co/5C0NWNCcZa

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

It’s #givingtuesday2018
Friends of the Garden is raising funds to continue to build our Sensory Garden which will be a gardenfor all abilities. To find out more and to give, visit… https://t.co/SQh9UgWpZT

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

Monarch butterflies are at their peak migration through Springfield. Citizen scientists helped Roston Native Butterfly House volunteers tag 192 at #sgfbot this past Saturday!

[Christina @cdwilkins2]

Thank you @TheParkBoard #SGFDSisterCities #PeaceThroughPeople Our @HickoryHillsSPS student had a fun but soggy time this evening! We will be back to enjoy the gardens. #izziebizzie

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

@Laurenedmondson @DruryGrounds @DruryUniversity @DruryAlumni @CityofSgf @SGFChamber @CFOzarks We can’t agree with you more! Thanks, Lauren.

[ParkBoard @TheParkBoard]

Sheila Nichols, Friends of @AbilitiesFirst, describes 2 accessible bikes donated to RWFarm Park for people with disabilities to use #sgf

[ParkBoard @TheParkBoard]

We are talking about @TheParkBoard summer kids’ programs at 3 pm with Reba Simms on Talking Women’s Sports @JOCK987

[FriendsoftheGarden @sgfbot]

Just in time for opening day at the Roston Native Butterfly House - four brand new butterflies! #sgfbot