Gardens and grounds:
Open 7 days a week from dawn to dusk.
The Scheig Learning Center building hours are:
Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm
Fridays 9am-3pm
The Scheig Learning Center will be closed on Memorial Day-Monday, May 27th
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Calling all garden maintenance volunteers!!!
The Gardens is getting ready for the summer! Volunteers are vital in maintaining and growing our gardens. We would like to kick off the season with an all "green thumbs" on deck meet and greet. Please join us on Wednesday, June 5th at 10am or 6pm. Our horticulturist, Rebecca, will lead a tour through the gardens to discuss the types of maintenance each garden area will need, how best to perform the task, and the tools necessary to do the job.
Summer maintenance will generally include garden needs such as weeding, watering and planting. Throughout the growing season the gardens will also need deadheading, mulching, and seed collection.
If you have questions contact: Julia Garvey, Volunteer Coordinator
gofcvolunteer@gmail.com
P: 750-5465
Heirloom Plant Sale The plant sale was a huge success! Thank you to our volunteers and to our plant growers: The Plant Station, Reynebeau's, Carol Catlin, Grace Wanta, & Connie Ward. And, of course, thank you to those who came to the sale!
Support Gardens
of the Fox Cities
Gardens of the Fox Cities is a 38 acre public garden, complete with a Taliesin designed Scheig Learning Center. The Taliesin firm includes architects trained by world-renowned, Wisconsin-born architect, Frank Lloyd Wright.
Admission is free, but donations are appreciated to help support the stewardship of the Gardens.
Newsletter
We are publishing our newsletter four times a year. For our latest edition, please click the Media Room tab on the left.
We'd like to send you our e-newsletter. Please send an email to us at info@gardensfoxcities.org to begin receiving our e-newsletter. Privacy is important to us; therefore, we will not sell, rent, or give your name or address to anyone.
Gardens of the Fox Cities Mission Statement
To promote an appreciation and understanding of plants and gardens in an enriching, inspiring environment.
For a map of the Gardens, click here.
The Gardens is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization so we raise every dollar. We do not receive any money from the local, state or federal governments. We rely on individuals like you that enjoy gardening and understand the need to teach others the importance of being a steward of the environment. To learn more about how you can support the Gardens, click here.
Make a Gift Through an IRA Charitable Rollover
Normally, a distribution from your IRA is taxed as ordinary income. However, recently enacted, "fiscal cliff" tax legislation extends a charitable giving opportunity throughout 2013 for individuals 70 1/2 or older. Through 2013, you may make a direct distribution from your IRA to a qualified charity, such as Gardens of the Fox Cities. Such qualified direct distributions to charity from your IRA are not subject to income tax. For more information about how you and the Gardens can benefit from an IRA charitable rollover, contact your tax preparer or IRA custodian. You may also contact Gardens Board Member Adam Skarie @ Adam.Skarie@sscglaw.com or at (920) 739-2366.
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Music in the Gardens & Ice Cream Social
Wed, June 12; 6pm-8pm
June is dairy month. Celebrate at the Garden's with Cold Stone Creamery ice cream with all the fixings and live bluegrass music. Bring a blanket, or bring your dancing shoes, and enjoy the down to earth stylings of BURNT TOAST & JAM while surrounded by summer blooms. $3 per person, ages 5 & under are free. Registration is appreciated.
Debbie Daanen May Garden Photo Sessions
Mother & children-Mother & children portrait sessions in the Gardens with a $20 session fee, which will be a direct donation to Gardens of the Fox Cities. There will also be discounts on prints and specialty items (example: $5 off photo cuff bracelets)
Fairies in the Gardens-
A fairy dress up shoot at the Gardens with a $20 session fee, which will be a direct donation to Gardens of the Fox Cities. Bring your little lady in her favorite "flower girl" outfit or borrow one of Debbie's tutus & wings for a one-of-a-kind portrait session!
These specials are only available now through the end of May. Call Debbie to book your appointment at 920-739-3249.
Community Breakfast & Garden Walking Tour
Wednesday, June 19; 2013 8:45am-10:00am
Agenda: 8:45-9:00am breakfast, 9:00-9:30am presentations, 9:30-10:00am Garden walking tour
Presentations are Educational Programs, Kitchen Garden Concept, Sustainability of the Gardens.
Complimentary continental breakfast includes: coffee, juice, bagels and fruit.
Please join us & bring a friend.
Thedacare's 3rd Annual Remembering Through Sharing Free Event
Sunday, June 2nd 2:00-4:00pm
Parents who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or other reason will have reason to celebrate their child's memory. They can socialize with others facing the same challenge and participate in a number of activities, including decorating a bud vase or keepsake box from The Fire or receive a massage offered by The Blue Sky School of Massage. Light refreshments will be served. Parents interested in attending can contact Joan Heller, Remembering Through Sharing Coordinator, at 920-729-2087.
Garden Cornucopia & Appleton Emergency Shelter Garden Walk
Saturday, July 13 10am-5pm
The Paper Valley Garden Club will be presenting this small standard flower show at Gardens of the Fox Cities in conjunction with the 23rd Annual Garden Walk which is featuring 8 beautiful gardens throughout the Fox Cities. For more information, please visit the Emergency Shelter of the Fox Valley website or Paper Valley Garden Club website.
Other Announcements:
The Master Food Preservers of Outagamie County will be holding a Master Food Preservers Rally on Monday, June 3, 2013, 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Outagamie County UWEX Office at 3365 W Brewster St, Appleton, WI 54914. Learn what is new in food preservation and safety. Summer will be here soon and you can be ready to safely preserve your garden bounty of fruits and vegetables. Registration is free but seating is limited. Call 920-832-4763 to reserve a place.
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2013 Youth Summer Gardening Programs, please see the Educational Programs tab
For details on our events & classes, please see our Events Calendar!
Programs for Kids & Families:
Story Time for Preschoolers
- Mondays, 10:30am-11:15am
June 10 & 24, July 8 & 29, Aug 12 & 19
These themed programs will begin with a story followed by nature activities or crafts. $2 per child. Registration is appreciated.
Superfly Butterflies -Wed, July 10; 6:00pm-6:45pm
Discover the butterflies in your backyard in this fun and unforgettable program led by our Education Coordinator, Rachel Anderson. $3 for Garden members, $5 for general public. Registration is appreciated.
Luna Moths -Wed, Aug 14; 6:00pm-6:45pm
Have you ever seen a Luna moth before? Illuminate your understanding of these creatures of the night during this informative and entertaining program on Luna moths!
$3 for Garden members, $5 for general public. Registration is appreciated.
Red Hat Stained Glass Suncatcher -Mon, July 15; 3pm-5pm Instructor: Glenn Erdmann, Local Stained Glass Artisan Make memories with your Red Hat sisters while making keepsakes in this workshop. Members: $10; Public: $15
Nature Photography -Wed, Aug 28; 5:00pm-7:00pm Instructor: Debbie Daanen & Ashley Schmidt
Get tips on techniques, camera settings, and more, as an introduction to photography in the garden. Members: $9; Public: $12
Pre-registration for all adult workshops is required. Call 920-750-5462 or email randerson@gardensfoxcities.org
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