Ground Cover December 2016 [Winter Edition] | Page 2

showed up in force .

From The President …

Our Fall Clean-up Days were very well-organized and well-attended . Thanks for all the college and high school students , families and employees from John Deere who

We continued to see a number of visitors into October and November due to the great weather this year .

The Garden of Eat ’ n is coming along nicely . We look forward to planting trees , brambles and other plants next spring .

Many of you brought your leaves here to the DABG . These are ground up and will be used in the spring on our annual and perennial beds . We also used the leaves to put the roses and Formal English Garden to bed for the winter . Thank you !

Submitted by Jack Frick , DABG Board President

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sandi Helgerson VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Sue Lemon EDITOR Bev Kolz CONTRIBUTING WRITER Sue Lemon

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD Jack Frick , President Wylie Bledsoe , Executive V . P . Howard McLean , Secretary Mel Graves , Treasurer Norma Denlinger Lynne Hager Dennis Hoyer Jim Trannel Steve Ulstad Kristin Woodward Vaassen

OPERATIONS BOARD Jim Barth Marlyn Bausman Judy Curnan Kelly Goosen Fran Hedeman Claire Hermanson Dennis Hermsen Mike Irvin Judy Miller Jim Schwarz Lloyd Streif Dick Weitz

Ground Cover is published quarterly for the benefit of DABG members .

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From The Director …

Did you see the gingko trees this fall ? They were bright yellow and seemed to retain their leaves longer than usual . As everyone knows who grew up in the Midwest , winter is coming , but we have enjoyed the November reprieve of spring-like weather .

Another growing season is under our belt . It couldn ’ t have gone better with the rain and the sunshine to help us “ make our gardens grow .” The fact that the DABG is maintained by ALL VOLUNTEERS never ceases to amaze me .

Cheers to all who pruned , planted , greeted , planned , supported , constructed , repaired , mowed , retailed , raked , reported , envisioned – and MORE !

Submitted by Sandi Helgerson , DABG Executive Director

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We invite you to join hundreds of volunteers who help make DABG one of the best botanical gardens in the world !

Volunteering is a wonderful way to make a meaningful contribution to the community , form new friendships , learn new skills and have FUN !

Volunteers are essential in providing a rich , enjoyable experience for our visitors . Currently , there are many service opportunities available to fit your experience , interest and ability .

Through volunteering in the gardens of DABG , you will learn from horticulture experts . Gain hands-on experience . Help transplant new seedlings into warm beds . Spend a few hours weekly during growing season deadheading spent blossoms among the sweet scented annuals and perennials . Discover and help others discover the wonder and inspiration of nature as a volunteer .

VolunTeam ! Group volunteering builds team spirit and boosts company morale ! Groups may pre-arrange to assist with fun and fulfilling special projects .

It ’ s never too late to volunteer . Call today for information ( 563.556.2100 ) or visit www . dubuquearboretum . net and fill out an application .

If you are not already part of the team , we look forward to welcoming you to our VIP Volunteer Family !