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Garden Club Donates $10,000 To Waterstart
The Garden Club of Bermuda has made a $10,000 donation to Waterstart, marking their final in a series that saw them make a total of $100,000 in donations to celebrate their 100th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “Waterstart is an outdoors real-world education programme encompassing the ocean and the environment offering students between the age of... Read more of this article
Garden Club Donates $10,000 To Carter House
The Garden Club of Bermuda has made a donation of $10,000 to Carter House. A spokesperson said, “The Garden Club of Bermuda donated $10,000.00 to Carter House [the St David’s Island Historical Society] which is believed to be one of the oldest Bermuda vernacular farmhouses, surviving largely in its original structure and form for over three centuries.... Read more of this article
Garden Club Donates $10,000 To Eco-Schools
The Garden Club of Bermuda has made a donation of $10,000 towards the Eco-Schools programme operated by BUEI. A spokesperson said, “This programme which was started by the Foundation for Environmental Education [FEE] involves 68 countries and 59,000 schools and was implemented in Bermuda in 2013 when Greenrock was chosen as its first National Operator. “BUEI... Read more of this article
Garden Club Supports St George’s Foundation
The Garden Club of Bermuda recently donated $10,000 to the St. George’s Foundation for the expansion of their education program, the clearing of invasive species, and signage. Carol Sims, GC 100th Anniversary Co-Chair – Peter Barrett, Treasurer of the St. George’s Foundation – Rosemary Holmes, GC 100th Anniversary Co-Chair seating... Read more of this article
Garden Club Donates To Friends Of Hospice
The Garden Club of Bermuda has made a donation of $10,000 to Friends of Hospice for Agape House. A spokesperson said, “Agape House first opened its doors in March 1991 as Bermuda’s only hospice facility. The Garden Club of Bermuda contributed labour, plant material and money for the landscaping and the work continued in 1992 with the installation... Read more of this article
Garden Club Of Bermuda Donates $10K To KBB
Members of the Garden Club of Bermuda recently made a donation of $10,000 to Keep Bermuda Beautiful [KBB]. Katie Berry, past KBB Executive Director, said “On behalf of the KBB Board I would like to thank the members of the Garden Club for the wonderful donation of $10,000. “KBB was started by four incredible women; Phyllis West Harron, Janette Zuill,... Read more of this article
Garden Club Poinsettia Display On Front Street
The Corporation of Hamilton has relocated the poinsettias — created from palm leaves — placed by the Garden Club of Bermuda at the Birdcage to the flagpole on Front Street. A spokesperson said, “The Garden Club of Bermuda wanting to add a touch of magic of its own to the City adorned the Birdcage with silver garlands coupled with small... Read more of this article
GC Donates To Friends Of Bermuda Railway Trail
The Garden Club of Bermuda has made a donation of $10,000 to the Friends of the Bermuda Railway Trail. A spokesperson said, “Most of the railway line, which opened in 1931 and ran until 1948, is now a trail which is used by many locals and tourists alike, never more so these past few months with the pandemic. Rosemary Holmes – Co-Chair GC 100th... Read more of this article
$10K Donation For Restoration Of Eve’s Pond
The Garden Club of Bermuda donated $10,000 to Buy Back Bermuda [BBB] to assist with the further restoration of Eve’s Pond. A spokesperson said, “BBB, a joint initiative by the Bermuda Audubon Society and the Bermuda National Trust, was formed in 2004 to save open spaces for the benefit of our wildlife and human health and promote well being. Carol... Read more of this article
Sand Sculpture In Celebration Of Garden Club
Hannah Emmerson — the talented local artist who organizes the sandcastle competitions — has created a sand sculpture in celebration of the Garden Club’s 100th anniversary. “Sand sculpting is the oldest form of sculpting in the world, but it only became an art form during the 1970s in California and has since spread throughout the... Read more of this article
Photos: 3D Cube Look At Pond Flowers
With an aim of bringing “awareness to the importance of saving and preserving Bermuda’s open spaces,” members of the Garden Club of Bermuda recently created five pond flowers at Eve’s Pond using mostly natural materials, with virtual 3D cube images of the creations below. A spokesperson previously said, “To continue the celebration of The... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Garden Club’s Flower Flash
With an aim of bringing “awareness to the importance of saving and preserving Bermuda’s open spaces,” members of the Garden Club of Bermuda created five ‘Pond Flowers’ at Eve’s Pond using mostly natural materials. A spokesperson said, “To continue the celebration of The Garden Club of Bermuda’s 100th anniversary... Read more of this article
Garden Club Of Bermuda Donates To BNT
As part of their 100th Anniversary commitment to give back to the community, the Garden Club of Bermuda donated to the Bermuda National Trust, with the funds to be used for the restoration of Verdmont. Bermuda National Trust Executive Director Karen Border said, “The Bermuda National Trust thanks the Garden Club of Bermuda for their generous gift... Read more of this article
Garden Club Of Bermuda Donates $10K To BZS
The Garden Club Of Bermuda has made a donation of $10,000 to the Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS] for their Trunk Island ‘Funding the Future’ project. A spokesperson said, “Trunk Island, a living classroom educating tomorrow’s environmentalists, is the aim of Bermuda Zoological Society [BZS]. “In order to achieve this goal, Trunk... Read more of this article
Photos: Garden Club’s Flower Display In City
The Garden Club of Bermuda has created a welcoming display of flowers in Hamilton, with a display of sunflowers, snapdragons and lilies on the corner of Reid and Burnaby Streets. A spokesperson said, “As the Island moves to Phase 2, The Garden Club of Bermuda welcomes you back to Hamilton with a delightful display of sunflowers, snapdragons and lilies.... Read more of this article
Easter Lilies Delivered To Rest Homes
In an effort to cheer up the residents and staff, as well as support local farmers, the Garden Club of Bermuda had bouquets of Easter Lilies delivered to nursing and rest homes across the island, partnering with Pacheco and Sons Farm for the effort. A spokesperson said, “One of the missions of The Garden Club of Bermuda is the beautification of... Read more of this article
