Community Involvement

Why We Do What We Do

Gainesville Garden Club Members are proud to be involved in and support many activities both at our Club and around our community to help create a heritage for the future. Projects vary for each Circle during the year and the lists below includes many of our past and present efforts.

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Acorn Clinic

Children's books for clients. (Jasmine)

Alachua Public Schools

Holiday food drive for students. (Club-wide)

The Atrium

Provide flower arrangements for dining room. (Begonia)

Blue Star Memorial Marker

Dedicated and maintain garden bed at Kanapaha Veterans Memorial Park. (Jasmine)

Bread of the Mighty Food Bank

Collect non-perishable goods for pantry. (Club-wide)

Created Gainesville

Build vegetable and butterfly gardens, provide guidance and tools for maintaining. (Jasmine)

Elks Mobile Therapy Unit

Assists in funding project (Wildflowers)

Gold Star Memorial Marker

Dedicated and maintain garden beds at Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center. (Jasmine)

Park Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center

Floral arranging workshop. (Gardenia, Wildflowers)

Haven Hospice

Landscaping at main building. (Gardenia, Mimosa)

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens

Operate Spring Festival Children's Corner Tent and check in vendors. (Club-wide)

Kanapaha Middle School

Assisted in building student garden, pick and prepare food. (Begonia)

Penny Pines Reforestation Project

Contribute funds to support reforestation in the US. (Club-wide)

Roadside Beautification

Quarterly trash pick-up on 13th Street. (Club-wide)

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Maintain entryway gardens, Support gingerbread seasonal event, Provide baby clothing, poinsettia napkin holders, and holiday floral arrangements. (Club-wide)

SEEK

Sponsor high school students with goals in environmental conservation.

Sidney Lanier Center

Plant & maintain courtyard planters. (Jasmine) Support holiday food drive. (Club-wide)

Wildflower Medians

Maintain dedicated medians on 43rd Street with wildflowers. (Club-wide)

Wilmot Gardens & Therapeutic Horticulture Center

Volunteer time to garden maintenance. (Begonia, Jasmine)

Wekiva Youth Camp

Sponsor children to attend camp. (Begonia, Jasmine, Mimosa, Wildflowers)

Westwood Middle School

Work with teachers to teach students how to garden and harvest crops. (Begonia)

Women Build Habitat for Humanity

House builds, Provide lunches for work teams, Landscape property upon completion of house, Educate homeowner and provide garden tools. (Club-wide)

Youth Gardeners

Work with students in school gardens. (Begonia)

Many projects require a little sweat equity to be worthwhile, but fun is also a necessary component to building a strong community! Check out what we've accomplished!

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Past Community Projects

Altrusa House
Babers Park
Butterfly Sanctuary at Garden Center
Dudley Farms
Duval Community Garden
Elk's (BPOE) Children's Therapy
Gainesville Opportunity Center
Girl Scouts
Hidden Oaks Elementary School Butterfly Garden
Hope Lodge
Hospice House
Joyce House
Loften Center
Matheson Historical Center Gardens
Morningside Nature Park - Heirloom Garden
Peaceful Paths
Prayer Garden at Tacachale
Spring Promenade - Cosponsor
Toys for Tots
UF Veterinary Hospital
Veteran's Honor Center
VISTA Rehabilitation Center
Williams Elementary

General Community Efforts

Adopting Landscaping/Gardening Spots in the Community
Anti-Litter Campaigns
Arbor Day Tree Plantings
Civic Beautification
Creative Workshops
Floral Design Classes
Floral Design Demonstrations & Workshops
Flowers Shows
Plant Distribution (Free Plants)
Roadside Beautification
Scholarships
Tours to Various Gardens

Community Outreach

Fun with Flowers
UF Gator Parade
Yard of the Month Gainesville

Comunity: All Projects