The Garden Club at Palm Coast held their annual Memorial Tree Planting ceremony on Friday May 10, 2024, for any Club members who had passed away in the past year. This year it was held at Central Park Town Center (lakefront west of City Hall). A Sycamore tree was planted by The Garden Club at Palm Coast, Inc. and the City of Palm Coast.
The ceremony started with:
Welcome and Opening Statement – Ms. Denise Garcia, Garden Club President 2022-2025.
Flag Salute – Jane Villa-Lobos, Garden Club Distinguished Member
Invocation – Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Beebe, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Palm Coast, Fl.
Speech – Katleen Fuss, Garden Club Arbor Day Chairperson
The deceased members were:
January 17, 2023, Robert du Long
July 13,2023, Lucy Davis
November 14, 2023, Robert Tabit
Personal Remembrances – Family and friends were invited to share their thoughts/memories of the departed
Placement of memorial plaque at the tree – Club President installed plaque at base of the tree
Closing Prayer – Blessing of the tree – Rev. Dr. Beebe
Picture opportunities – at the tree
Light Refreshments – will be available after the Closing Prayer
Submitted by Nancy Iandoli
On May 4, 2024, The Garden Club at Palm Coast hosted their annual booth at the City Arbor Day event held at Town Center, Palm Coast. The City offered free trees in exchange for donations of canned goods. The event featured live music, kids’ games, food vendors, and several other booths, including the popular annual Butterfly Release tent.
The Garden Club at Palm Coast provided free plants for any donation to their Scholarship Fund and distributed flyers about plants and information about the club. A big thank you to the volunteers who assisted Kathleen Fuss, Club Arbor Day Coordinator, in making the day a success!
Submitted by Nancy Iandoli
Inside this issue:
Words from our President
Meeting Picnic
Membership Renewals
Sunshine Report
Treasures In The Attic
Jr. Garden Club
Spotlight – Alcanteria Imperialis ‘Rubra’
Selection of the Month
Places to Go & Events
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The City of Palm Coast will be holding its 19th Annual Arbor Day event on May 4th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave. Admission is free!
The tree tent opens at 9 a.m. A Master Certified Arborist will be in the tree tent from 9 a.m.-noon, offering free guidance on proper pruning, placement, planting, and root-shaving techniques. To get a free tree, bring a non-perishable, non-expired human or pet food item to trade for the tree while quantities last! City of Palm Coast employees and volunteers will be available to assist with loading the trees into your vehicle.
The native Monarch butterfly release will be at 11 a.m. Other fun activities are planned for all ages, including a butterfly tent, free arts and crafts, and goodie bags for the kids.
The Garden Club at Palm Coast will have a booth across from the tree giveaway. If club members would like to volunteer with the booth for an hour or two, please contact Kathleen Fuss at (386)283-4113 or email kathleen.fuss@gmail.com.
