Friends of Brookside Gardens
" Helping to make this botanical wonderland a beautiful and enjoyable year-round learning experience for all visitors."
The Purpose of Friends of Brookside Gardens
The Friends of Brookside Gardens (FOBG) was established to support the mission of the Gardens. This includes the maintaining of programs to reveal the year-round wonders and beauty of nature and also educating the public on how the proper care of plants can preserve the environment.
Friends of Brookside Gardens Annual Meeting
Sponsored by the Friends of Brookside Gardens
Note date: Sunday, November 2, 2009 1:00-3:00pm (not Nov. 8, as listed in the Brooksider)
Visitors Center Auditorium
Friends Funded Projects
Examples of major Friends funded projects include: the intern position responsible for landscaping and maintaining the plantings around the Conservatory, new furniture for children's classroom, and special projects such as those around the Reflection Terrace and the Conservatory.
In October, 2005 Friends voted to give $50,000 to jump start the Master Plan for Brookside Gardens. The first project involves landscaping and upgrading the main gate area, up the slope to the woodland area and down to the water's edge.
In June, 2006 Friends voted to continue funding of the Internship Program and the Green Matters Symposium. Additional funding for the Master Plan will depend on increasing membership and fund raising efforts.
Special Events sponsored by FOBG
The Friends of Brookside Gardens host a variety of events throughout the year, which are listed in the Calendar of Events
We Invite You to Join Friends of Brookside Gardens
Please fill in the membership form and submit it with a check to:
Friends of Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Avenue
Wheaton, MD, 20902-1363
Benefits of Membership
Discounts
at the following nurseries and gardens centers:
J.H. Burton & Sons
Good Earth
Johnson's Florist & Garden Centers
River Hill Garden Center
Smith & Hawken
Stadler Nurseries
Surreybrooke Nursery
Susanna Farm Nursery
Roozen's
Wild Bird Center
10% at Brookside Gardens gift shop (except sale items)
10% at Friends' Fall Plant Sale
five dollars off registration fee for each of two programs (single members) ; four discount coupons for family and above categories (This benefit will start in the "regular" membership year - October 31st each year.) Does not apply to trips.
Invitations to members-only functions
Notice of upcoming programs and workshops at Brookside Gardens
Quarterly BROOKSIDER newsletter
Deep sense of satisfaction in helping others of all ages to experience the beauty of nature and how it can be preserved
Make a Donation
There are also opportunities for special donations to enhance the beauty of Brookside Gardens. These may be made in honor of individuals or as memorials. For more information about joining or to make a donation, contact the Friends of Brookside Gardens at the above address or call the Friends office at (301) 962-1435 (voice messages are checked once daily.)
Volunteer with Friends: If you would also care to share your talents, please check those items on the membership form.
