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Reinvigorated Antiques at The Gardens Inspirespage 2-3

2012 Spencer Lecture lecturers announced page 8

Education Impact Reportpage 9

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Antiques at The Gardens celebrated its seventh year at Birmingham Botanical Gardens in style, kicking off the event with the glamorous, Sterne Agee Gala in The Gardens on October 4. More than 550 guests attended the elegant evening, complete with a tent and live music from the Tip Tops (as seen on the cover).

Presented by IBERIABANK this year, Antiques at The Gardens featured Tastemakers who are regionally and nationally known architects, interior designers and landscape designers. Each designer curated themed areas with goods selected from the best of Birmingham and other sources around the country. The show continued to include dealers from across the United States presenting antiques, furniture, porcelain, fine art, silver, garden accessories and jewelry.

A special thanks to Chairman Tricia Holbrook, Honorary Chair Leo Kayser and the Tastemakers: Barbara Ashford, Wendy Barze, Tammy Connor, Cameron Crowe, Cathy Harvey, Leah Hazzard, Judy Hill, Bill Ingram, Marjorie Johnston, Karen Luce, Mary Evelyn McKee, Ware Porter, Troy Rhone, Kitty White and Liz Woods.

Be sure to check out our photo albums from all of the weekend’s activities at www.bbgardens.org/antiques.

December:Camellias

Herbs

Hollies

Fall Color

Poinsettias

Winter Annuals

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Fred Spicer ..................................................... Executive DirectorOlivia Alison ....................................... Director of DevelopmentStephanie Banks ............................................Director of FinanceElizabeth Drewry .............................................................Librarian Ellen Hardy ........................... Education Program CoordinatorBlake Ells.................................... Public Relations CoordinatorHenry Hughes ......................................... Director of Education Jason Kirby ....................................Library Assistant & ArchivistAndrew Krebbs............... Director of Marketing & MembershipHope Long ......................................Director of Library ServicesJohn Manion ...................... Curator of Kaul Wildflower Garden Shelly McCarty ................................Special Events CoordinatorPam McLeod ..........................................................Gift ProcessorDrew Rickel .........................................Donor Relations OfficerJennifer Sanders......................... Plant Adventures CoordinatorPhyllis Sutton ............................. Education Activities SpecialistTaylor Steele ............................................Volunteer CoordinatorRona Walters ...............................................Membership Assistant

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The vision of Birmingham Botanical Gardens is to be one of the nation’s preeminent botanical gardens.

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Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens Editor, Andrew Krebbs2612 Lane Park RoadBirmingham, AL 35223205.414.3959 or akrebbs@bbgardens.orgbbgardens.org

Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens practices a policy of equal opportunity and equal access to services for all persons regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, orientation or sex. Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a facility of Birmingham Park and Recreation Board. The deadline for the Sept/Oct issue is November 15.

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Henry Ray ............................................... PresidentTricia Noble ................................... President-ElectScott Walton .............................................TreasurerLou Willie ............................................... SecretaryHanson Slaughter .........................VP DevelopmentBrian Barr ........................ VP Gardens & BuildingsThomas G. Amason, Jr....Immediate Past PresidentCarl E. Jones, Jr. .......................................... OfficerJanet Taylor ................................................. OfficerElizabeth Broughton .................................... Officer

At Large:Cathy AdamsLaurie Allen

Shane Boatright Maggie Brooke

Gary BurleyBarbara BurtonClarke GillespyTricia HolbrookRobert HolmesMargi Ingram

Sheryl KimerlingMike Malone Fred Murray

Kathryn Porter Lucy Tutwiler

Mary WilliamsonAmanda Fleming, Junior Board President

Cover photo courtesy of Wynter Byrd Photography.

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Fall Color

Herbs

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Japanese Maples

Ornamental Grasses

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November 16 & 17

Members-only Class

November 17

Dirt Dash Fun Run/WalkNovember 17

Southern TalesDecember 9

Red Mountain Garden Club Greenery SaleDecember 5

Volunteer Appreciation

LuncheonDecember 13

Annual Member CelebrationJanuary 17

Dear Friends:

As 2012 comes to a close, I’d like to thank our members, donors, volunteers and staff. With your help, we served over 17,600 schoolchildren during the 2011-2012 academic year, and 98% participated for free. Among them was the 85,000th student who attended our hands-on Discovery Field Trips, which started in 1998. During the same time, adult programs were up 15%, attracting more than 11,700 people. Thanks to you, we’re meeting our mission better than ever. Learn more about our outstanding program highlights in this issue.

Corporate support was integral to the success of Antiques at The Gardens for 2012, and we so thank IBERIABANK, Sterne-Agee and Red Diamond for their generous support. Our re-imagined event was everything we hoped it would be and Chair Tricia Holbrook and her committee deserve rock star-status for its new look.

And for those who patronized our Fall Plant Sale, you’ve got plenty of time to get your selections planted, but remember that the sooner you get them in the ground, the quicker they will generate roots in preparation for spring. Also, make sure they are adequately watered if they’re still awaiting planting. My goal is to finish with my planting before Thanksgiving! I just need a beautiful weekend or two.

As we begin to wrap up another year, please look for our year-end appeal in your mailboxes. We know that many organizations ask for (and deserve) your charitable contributions. As always we ask that you “dig deep” and help to keep us growing. From all your Friends here at The Gardens, we wish you a safe, peaceful and happy holiday season.

See you in The Gardens,

Fred SpicerExecutive Director

Me M b e r s-On ly Fr e e Pl a n t

Gi v e a w a y

Friday, November 16 | 9 - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 17 | 10 - 3 p.m.

Choose your free plant from four different plants selected by Executive Director Fred Spicer.

Stop by the first floor conference room in the Garden Center to pick up your free plant.

Limit one plant per membership. No rainchecks.

This year’s selection:

Buxus × ‘Green Velvet’A hybrid boxwood cultivar

Cephalotaxus harringtonia ‘McCorkle’A plum yew cultivar

Chaenomeles speciosa ‘Scarlet Storm’ Double Take™ flowering quince cultivar

Magnolia kobus var. stellata ‘Waterlily’A star magnolia cultivar

Rhododendron prunifoliumplum-leaf azalea

Rhododendron prunifolium, plum-leaf azalea

For more information about the giveaway and plants being offered visit www.bbgardens.org/benefits.

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On October 4, Birmingham Botanical Gardens kicked off Antiques at The Gardens presented by IBERIABANK with Sterne Agee’s Gala in The Gardens.

The annual black-tie event was reinvigorated for its seventh year, welcoming more than 550 guests to shop Alabama’s premiere antiques show before it opened to the public.

This year offered cuisine from some of Birmingham’s finest culinary Tastemakers, including: Veranda on Highland, Fleming’s, Gianmarco’s, Ocean, Kathy G. & Company and daniel george. Author Alex Hitz mingled among the crowd before his appearance at the Red Diamond Lecture

and Luncheon on Friday. The crowd made its way to Blount Plaza as the evening concluded, dancing to the sounds of the Tip Tops.

Visit www.bbgardens.org/antiques to view all of the photos from the event.

▲ Greg & Kendall King, Laura & Daryl Byrd▲ Keith Langham, Alex Hitz, Barbara Burton & Tom Jones

▲ Fred Spicer, Tricia & Jim Holbrook▲ Leo Kayser, III, Debbie Strauss & Leo Kayser, Jr.

▲ Cameron & Derrill Crowe

▲ Sheryl & Jon Kimerling

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Dr. & Mrs. Derrill CroweThe Thomas E. Jernigan

FoundationMr. Leo Kayser, IIIMr. & Mrs. Jon Kimerling

AzaleaBoatright CompaniesBrasfield & GorrieBurr & Forman LLPThe James Milton & Sallie R. Johnson FoundationMr. & Mrs. Michael LuceLeaf & Petal / Lydia & Taylor PursellMcCorquodale Transfer, Inc. Medical Properties Trust, Inc.ServisFirst Bank

DogwoodAltec Industries, IncMrs. Frances BlountMr. & Mrs. John G. BrockWill & Maggie BrookeMs. Barbara L. BurtonMr. & Mrs. Daniel Colemanflower magazineMr. & Mrs. J.S.M. FrenchMr. & Mrs. T. Michael GoodrichMrs. Fay B. IrelandLigon Industries, LLCMr. & Mrs. Henry B. Ray, Jr. RealtySouthMr. & Mrs. Bruce RogersMark Rosse & Kaye McWane-RosseMr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Noble, IIIMr. & Mrs. Wilmer S. Poynor, IIIMr. & Mrs. W. Stancil StarnesStarnes Davis Florie LLPMr. & Mrs. Elton B. Stephens, Jr.

The SummitMrs. Louise A. Wrinkle

WildflowerMr. & Mrs. Brian BarrBHK Investment Advisors, LLCBirmingham Coca-Cola Bottling CompanyMr. & Mrs. Paul* R. ButrusMr. & Mrs. Charles W. DanielMr. Stewart M. DansbyDr. & Mrs. Thomas DonaldElegant EarthDunn French FoundationMrs. Claire H. FairleyFirst Commercial BankMr. & Mrs. Meredyth R. Hazzard, Jr.Joy & Price KloessKim & George MatthewsMr. & Mrs. G. Ruffner PageNancy & John PoynorMr. & Mrs. B. Hanson SlaughterMr. & Mrs. William M. SlaughterMr. Frederick R. Spicer, Jr. & Ms. Kim McBrideJanet & Jarry TaylorThe Thompson FoundationMrs. Lucille R. ThompsonMs. Jean C. ThompsonMr. & Mrs. Temple W. Tutwiler, IIIMr. & Mrs. Lex Williamson

GardeniaJudy & Hal AbromsKay & Eddie AldridgeMs. Olivia E. AlisonMr. & Mrs. Craig Allen, Jr.Pratt & Anne-Marie BrownMr. Brian BurgessJohn & Kittie BuchananMr. & Mrs. Ehney A. Camp, IIIMr. & Mrs. Thomas N. Carruthers, Jr.Mr. John F. CarterMr. & Mrs. Reaves M. CrabtreeDaniel IronSarah & Charley DugganTrudy Evans Mr. & Mrs. Clarke H. GillespyGoodwyn Mills & Cawood, Inc.Mr. Gregory H. HawleyMr. & Mrs. James F. Hughey, Jr.Ms. Margi IngramMr. & Mrs. Donald Y. MenendezMr. & Mrs. Fred W. Murray, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Patton Mr. & Mrs. Leo A. Shaia

Presenting Sponsor Gala in The Gardens Lecture

Mr. & Mrs. Murray W. SmithGarland & Lathrop SmithMr. Dennis TrammellMrs. A. Brand WaltonLou Willie & Cindy Comford

Men’s Committee: ChairsMr. Cary CooperMr. Mark L. DrewMr. Taylor PursellMr. Todd Sharley

Mr. Scott AdamsMr. James F. Alison, IIIDr. Thomas G. Amason, Jr.Dr. Gary Archer Mr. Leon AshfordMr. Jeffrey S. BeallMr. James A. BradfordDr. Kennie BramlettMr. Thomas A. Broughton, IIIMr. Charlie BrownMr. T. Michael BrownDr. Tom Tartt Brown, Jr.Dr. James BryantMr. Joe BynumJudge John L. CarrollDr. Lee CarterJohn W. ChamblissMr. Thomas C. Clark, IIIJames L. Cooper, Jr.Mr. Ernest CoryMr. Alan L. CreightonMr. James H. CrenshawMr. Gregory S. CurranMr. C. Hartwell Davis, Jr.Mr. Thomas Andrew DavisDr. Tom Eagan, Jr.Mr. Jack EcholsDr. Robert P. EichelbergerMr. Parker EvansMr. Edward M. Friend, IIIMr. Harold H. GoingsMr. Hubert W. Goings, Jr.Mr. M. Williams Goodwyn, Jr.Mr. James L. Goyer, IIIMr. Christopher B. HarmonMr. Roger A. HartlineDr. Jimmie H. Harvey, Jr.Dr. Lawrence S. HawleyMr. Holman Head, Jr.Mr. William L. Hinds, Jr. Mr. Edward H. Hobbs, IVMr. Tryg Hoff

Mr. Jimmy HollowayMr. George H. HolmanMr. Duncan HulseyMr. Stephen C. JacksonMr. Donald M. JamesMr. Carl E. Jones, Jr.Dr. Gerald D. KarcherMr. Greg KeyesMr. Jon KimerlingMr. Warren B. Lightfoot, Jr.Mr. James B. Little, IIIMr. Jeff LoganMr. Michael LucasMr. Thomas G. LuckieMr. George Gambrill Lynn, Sr.Mr. Rick MacKayMr. Duncan ManleyMr. F. Hampton McFadden, Jr.Dr. David Smyth McKee, Jr.Mr. Ryan C. MedoMr. John D. MooreMr. Mac M. MoorerMr. John T. Oliver, IIIMr. James OutlandMr. William C. PattersonMr. Brad PhelanMr. William M. Phillips, Jr.Mr. James W. Porter, IIMr. William R. PradatMr. Goode Price, IIIMr. Jim PriesterMr. David ProctorMr. Milton Clay Ragsdale, IVMr. T. Alan Ritchie, Jr.Mr. William Gillis Sanders, Jr.Mr. Robert A. SchleusnerReverend Gates ShawMr. Jim ShawDr. Eugene SherlockDr. David H. SibleyMr. Hatton C. SmithMr. Roger SmithMr. William A. StarkMr. M. Jefferson Starling IIIMr. Benjamin ThompsonMr. Mark R. TuckerMr. Robert D. VannMr. Alex VareMr. Steve VarnerMr. Kennon WalthallMr. Scott WaltonDr. Phillip C. WatkinsMr. John M. WilliamsMr. Lloyd R. WilsonMr. Michael E. WoodsMr. Tim Zanaty

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Lobby Flowers Spotlight: Flowers Improve Emotional HealthTaylor Steele, Volunteer Coordinator

It seems each week someone is commenting on the wonderful flower arrangements in the Garden Center lobby. Each compliment comes with genuine joy and there’s a scientific link to this phenomena.

Dr. Jeannette-Haviland-Jones, a Professor of Psychology at Rutgers University, has studied the direct correlation of the presence of flowers to human emotions and health. The mere presence of flowers, either at home or in a public building triggers happiness, heightens feelings of satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond preconceived notion.

Dr. Haviland-Jones states, “What’s most exciting about this study is that it challenges established scientific beliefs about how people can manage their day-to-day moods in a healthy and natural way.” Her research also indicated a strong correlation between flowers and life satisfaction. A ten-month study of participants found that flowers can have an immediate impact on happiness. Flowers can also have a long-term positive effect on

moods, and can decrease the presence of stress, anxiety and depression.

The weekly floral arrangements that bring beauty to the Garden Center are created by volunteers who perhaps haven’t read Dr. Haviland-Jones’s study, but know first-hand how they feel around a beautiful arrangement.

Dr. Jones’s study also finds that arrangements placed in areas that are open to visitors, like foyers, are symbolic of sharing. One cannot dispute these findings, but rather embrace the fact that The Gardens would love to have more people share their love for arranging flowers with our guests.

If you are interested in making a contribution to the Lobby Flowers Fund or by creating an arrangement, please contact Taylor Steele, volunteer coordinator, at 205.414.3962 or tsteele@bbgardens.org. Arrangers receive up to $75 for plant materials which is made possible by donations from garden clubs across Alabama.

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Floral Arrangement by: Brenda Warren, Birmingham Alabama

Volunteer Education Classes: It Happens Organically!Volunteers at Birmingham Botanical Gardens are our extended education family. They assist with docent trainings, plant propagation classes, garden workdays, adult programs, field trips, office tasks and the library, to name just a few roles. They are dependable family and community members who, in addition to providing valuable volunteer support to The Gardens, attend classes or training sessions offered at The Gardens for continued education. Why? Many say that it’s fellowship with other volunteers and an opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of plants. They’ve cited “learning new things about plants and gardening” as primary motivation to continue volunteering at The Gardens.

Volunteer Instructors Make it Happen!

Volunteer instructors are a critical element to our education program. Volunteers are connected through many opportunities including the plant groups that meet and work at The Gardens. Our volunteers possess a wealth of information which has proven valuable in passing on knowledge of plants like natives, herbs, perennials and ferns. Through countless hours of volunteering, their “teachable moments” sometimes happen organically.

Learn more about our volunteer program at www.bbgardens.org/volunteer.

Jan Holliday, one of our volunteers with the Native Plant Group conducts a class with several volunteers in the group. Jan discusses some of the botanical features of several native plant species that are sold during the Fall Plant Sale in October.

Taylor Steele, Volunteer Coordinator

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Archives and Rare Book Room:

Birmingham Botanical Gardens’ Conservatory will soon be

50 years old!

Before the Garden Center (1971), the Floral Clock (1963), and the Japanese Gardens (1967) there was the Conservatory. It was built while we were still a part of the Birmingham Zoological and Botanical Society. The Conservatory construction bid was awarded on May 18, 1961 to Wilborn Construction Co. for their bid of $161.422. The ground-breaking was held at 2:30 p.m. on September 19, 1961, officiated by Birmingham Mayor James W. “Jimmy” Morgan. He formally opened the Conservatory on Tuesday, December 18, 1962. One of the first visitors was Mr. A.E. Jones of Homewood. In 1982, during our 20th anniversary celebration, he donated admission ticket #000001, and a portion of an 8mm film that he shot on opening day. Birmingham Botanical Society officially incorporated and separated from the zoo on October 27, 1964. We think a renovation, the first phase of which is now underway, is a great 50th birthday present for our wonderful crystal gem!

A special thanks to our donors who have made the first phase possible.

ARTIST DISPL AyNovember/December

“Together Naturally”Tom Dameron | Maud Coirier Belser

Opening ReceptionThursday, November 1, 5:30-7:30 P.M.

Thyme To reaD

Join us in The Library at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month to discuss a fun book pertaining to gardening, plants or the environment. Contact Director of Library Services Hope Long, at 205.414.3931 or hlong@bbgardens.org for more information or to get involved.

The Wonderful World of

Gourds

Visit the GERLACH PLANT INFORMATION

CENTER (GPIC) inside the Garden Center during November

and December for the exhibit:

◄ November 6: In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan

December 4: The Hundred-Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais ►

January 8: Folks, This Ain’t Normal ► by Joel Salatin

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In The Gardens Fred Spicer, Executive Director

I would dislike living in a place without deciduous trees to mark the seasonal change. I revel in tree architecture, visibly laid bare by dormancy, revealing the fractal-like patterns of their branching. In the tree identification classes I teach, I urge students to appreciate the trees’ gestalt, and to absorb the uniqueness of each species. At the same time, determining identity requires a focus on the details. Dormant season ID is aided by bark characteristics; with leaves gone, or out of reach in the canopy, bark may be the only feature at hand. Here are five examples of common Alabama native trees in the Barber Alabama Woodlands; all are important to native biodiversity. The images tell a tale that mathematicians describe with chaos theory, and that sharp-eyed citizen scientists can use to learn more about the other living organisms in our woodlands.

Many people know sweet gum by its mace-like fruit and Liquidambar styraciflua is an important pioneer species throughout its broad range. Its bark illustrates well the term “ridged and furrowed.” The tops of the vertically arranged ridges are like low, flat, smooth plateaus, pale silver/gray in color, with patches of medium-brown where the surface has flaked. Their long and narrow shapes are defined by shallow, almost-black furrows that run vertically and horizontally. The “eye” is the attachment point of a shed branch.

Liriodendron tulipifera, tulip poplar or yellow poplar, is unrelated to tulips and poplars, being in the magnolia family. The bark is pale brown-gray, tinged yellow; the ridges have rounded surfaces. Note how the furrows only run vertically and are pale in color, resulting in an elongated diamond pattern.

Black gum, Nyssa sylvatica, shows it shiny red fall color earlier than most deciduous trees. I learned the bark as “alligator hide.” The low, flat, and rough-surfaced ridges are multi-sided polygons of medium gray and the ridges are dark gray, running in all directions.

Now the most common pine in the southeast, loblolly pine, Pinus taeda, has magnificent bark, especially on older specimens. The ridges are large irregular plates with strong geometry, the surfaces flat and silver-gray, flaking off in thin sheets to reveal orange-cinnamon tones. The ridges are deep and rather wide, dark gray in color.

Quercus falcata, southern red oak, has bark typical for a number of the “red oak group” whose members have leaves with pointed not rounded lobes (which comprise the white oak group). Other “reds” in our area include black oak, Q. velutina, scarlet oak, Q. coccinea, and Shumard oak, Q. shumardii. The ridges are rough and chunky, and the furrows only slightly darker gray in color.

sweet gum, Liquidambar styraciflua

tulip poplar, Liriodendron tulipifera

black gum, Nyssa sylvatica

loblolly pine, Pinus taeda

southern red oak, Quercus falcata

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Breakfast with the birds - MEMBERS-ONLyInstructor: Helena Uber-Wamble

Saturday, November 17 | 9 -10 a.m.Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens - Blount Plaza

FREE for MembersCome and join Helena Uber-Wamble, Director of Education of the

Audubon Society as she leads us on a hour long birdwalk in the Gardens. Enjoy a light breakfast and coffee as we seek to find our feathered friends.

Please bring your binoculars.Pre-registration is required.

American Girl© Girls Just Like Me Festival of TreesThursday, December 63:30-5:30 p.m.For children K-2nd gradeInstructor: Robin Geurs$12 Members | $15 Non-Members

Seasons on Saturdays: Winter Evergreen ExplorersSaturday, December 8 1-3 p.m.For children age 4 and aboveInstructor: Mary Marcoux$10 Members | $12 Non-Members

Join us in meeting sticky spruce and friendly firs as we search The Gardens for evergreens. Play games with the pinecones from these trees and enjoy a playlet about Carol Cone. Create a miniature evergreen tree and decorate it to carry home some joyful holiday cheer. Includes light snack. Explore a world of winter in The Gardens!

Seasons on Saturdays for Children at The Gardens! Join us fall, winter, spring and summer as we discover plants that make each season special. Visit www.bbgardens.org/classes for upcoming topics and dates. For more information, contact Education Program Coordinator Ellen Hardy at 205.414.3953 or ehardy@bbgardens.org. Register online at www.bbgardens.org/classes.

Mature Tree Care (elective) Instructor: Henry HughesSaturday, November 3 | 8:30-12:30 p.m.Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens$40 Members | $45 Non-Members

Native Plant Conservation (core)Instructor: Robert Boyd, PhDSaturday, November 17 | 8:30 - 4:30 p.m.Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens$80 Members | $90 Non-Members

Introduction to Plant Taxonomy/Classification- (Core)Instructor: Wayne Barger, PhDSaturday, December 8 | 8:30 - 4:30 p.m.Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens$80 Members | $90 Non-Members

Certificate in Native Plant Studies

Classes/Field Trips/Volunteer Opportunities

Registration and further information about the program, including

course descriptions and certificate requirements can be found at www.bbgardens.org/plantstudies or call 205.414.3958.

Gardening Tips for November/December

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For more information, see www.aces.eduor call the Plant Hotline at 1-800-644-4458.

NovemberSHRUBS – Plant shrubs, trees and vines.LAWNS – Some owners like lawn paints. Have you thought about having a green lawn this winter? Use proper herbicide to kill germinating winter weeds.ROSES – Get rose plantings underway. Use a soil test as a basis for fertilization. Look for new varieties.ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS – Plant hardy annuals such as larkspur, poppies, pansies, anchusa, and candytuft. Get sweet peas into the ground.BULBS – Continue spring bulb planting. Put lilies of the valley in a shady place.MISCELLANEOUS – Plant screen plantings for privacy on the patio.VEGETABLE SEED – Plant cabbage and lettuce in the coldframe.

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DecemberSHRUBS – Planting is still the main activity but delay in case of freezing weather.LAWNS – Control wild garlic, chickweed, Poa annua, dandelion, and other weeds. Read label on each can of weed killer used.ROSES – Add plants to rose garden. Mulch all plantings.ANNUALS AND PERENNIALS – Plant hardy annual seed without delay. Have you tried violas?BULBS – Continue spring bulb planting.MISCELLANEOUS – Shrubs, trees, and indoor plants make excellent holiday gifts.

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48th Annual Member Celebration

Thursday, January 245:30-6:30 p.m. - Reception

6:30-7:30 p.m. - Member MeetingThe Garden Center at Birmingham Botanical Gardens

$20 per person

Your “A.C.E.S.” in The HoleKerry Smith,

State Master Gardener Program Coordinator for Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES)

ACES has a satellite office here at The Gardens. This unique relationship allows a terrific partnership that affords both partners expanded outreach for teaching, and networking of staff talents.

Catering by Savoie Catering

RSVP by January 18 at www.bbgardens.org/annualdinner

or call 205.414.3965

SaVE tHE DatESpencer Lecture Series presents

andrea Wulf: “Chasing Venus:

The Race to Measure the Heavens”Thursday, March 7 | 10:30 a.m.

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Ben Page: “Traditions and Transitions”

Thursday, March 7 | 6:30 p.m.

DOLORES HYDOCK & BOBBY HORTON

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 20122-4 p.m.

$20 GENERAL ADMISSION LECTURE HALL

BIRMINGHAM BOTANICAL GARDENS

2612 LANE PARK ROAD BIRMINGHAM, AL 35223

The 15th annual Spencer Lecture will feature two speakers on Thursday, March 7 at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Linn-Henley Lecture Hall. There will be a reception prior to the evening lecture from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and a coffee will be held before the morning lecture beginning at 10 a.m.

This free annual event brings award-winning landscape architect Ben Page to Birmingham Botanical Gardens for an intriguing talk titled “Traditions and Transitions.” The Gardens will also welcome Andrea Wulf for

the second year, offering an additional lecture in the Spencer Lecture Series to complement Ben Page’s talk. Andrea will speak about the first world-wide scientific project and its impact which includes many plant discoveries.

The Gardens will begin accepting reservations for both lectures in the 2013 Spencer Lecture Series on January 1, 2013.

Visit www.bbgardens.org/spencerlecture to learn more about each lecturer.

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EDUCATION IMPACT STATEMENT (Highlights of 2011-2012 academic year; full report at www.bbgardens.org/education)

Birmingham Botanical Gardens (The Gardens) is a public/private partnership between the City of Birmingham and Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens (The Friends)1, an Alabama non-profit corporation whose mission is

to educate people about plants, gardens and the environment.

1 Birmingham Botanical Society, Inc., dba Friends of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. 2 Operating funds only, does not include garden improvements.

3 $21.79/hr. is Federal matching value of volunteer time for FY 2011.

FOr ADUlTS Adults who pursued educational enrichment through The Gardens ........................................................................29,400+

Program topics: include gardening, botany, nature-related art, floral design, naturalist themes (e.g., birding), botanical crafts and cooking, photography, health and wellness.

Certificate in Native Plant Studies: (est. May 2011) in-depth program raises awareness of the environmental importance and value of these plants; curriculum consists of core classes, electives, field trips and volunteer service to provide broad yet balanced instruction in botany, taxonomy, ecology, con-servation and uses of native southeastern flora.

Rotary Club of Shades Valley Internship: (est. May 2008) a 12-week paid internship focusing on botanical garden operations and management; institutions represented include Birmingham-Southern College, Miles College, Samford Uni-versity, University of Alabama and University of Montevallo.

FOr EvEryONEThe Library at Birmingham Botanical Gardens: part of

Jefferson County Library Cooperative, making it the only public horticultural library in the United States.

Circulating items plus reference, periodicals, children’s media .....................................................................8,400+

Items circulated (5-year average) ..........................................9,300+

Annual Visitors (children & adults, 5-year average) .........22,200+

library Archives: include rare books, The Gardens- and area garden club-related materials, maps and plans, tea ceremony items, plant fossils, botanical prints, antique seed catalogs and more.

Plant Adventure Programs: inclusive, holistic and hands-on programs that explore the significance of people-plant inter-actions and facilitate that engagement here at The Gardens and through community outreach; accessible to people of all abilities.

A SAmPLING of ouR EDUCATION PArTNErS

The Friends partners with dozens of varied organizations in delivering our mission-based programs including Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama Plant Conservation Alliance, Better Basics, Birmingham Audubon Society, Birmingham City Schools, Birmingham Cultural Alliance Partnership, Children’s Hospital, City of Birmingham, Central Alabama Science Educators Exchange, Fresh Air Family, Interfaith Environmental Initiative of Alabama, Junior League of Birmingham and United Cerebral Palsy.

OvErvIEwChildren and adults who benefited from The Friends’ educational offerings ............................47,000+Dollars spent by The Friends on education and volunteer programs ....................................$565,000+2

Community volunteers at The Gardens and hours worked .....................................1,200+ and 24,400+The value of that volunteer contribution ....................................................................................$533,000+3

FOr CHIlDrEN Award-winning science-based school programs: which include Discovery Field Trips, Discovery Back-

packs and Garden Explorations.

Discovery programs given; students who attended those classes ............................... 450+ and 11,100+Alabama school districts served; number of schools participating in Discovery programs ...22 and 95Grades served by Discovery programs ................... Pre-K – 12th

Portion of 17,600+ children in all programs who attended for free .........................................................98%

Curricula aligned with Alabama Course of Study: Biology, Botany, Science & Social Studies.

Science and Environmental Education: curricula excerpts provided for teachers to ensure that objectives and their curriculum relevance are clearly defined.

Preschool Objectives: based on Alabama Performance Standards for 4-year olds.

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Run the great trails of The Gardens and support

the #1 Free Attraction in Alabama

Saturday, November 17, 20125k Fun Run - 8 a.m.

1-mile Family Walk - 9 a.m.

Registration Fees:5k Fun Run entries until Nov.16 - $20

5k Fun Run entries Race Day - $30

1-mile Family Walk Fees: Adult $20

Ages 7-17 $15 | Ages 6 and under Free

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Mr. & Mrs. Edgar G. Aldridge

Mrs. Ruby S. Ansley *

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Balliet

Mrs. Camille A. Becker

Mrs. Lucille S. Beeson*

Peggy Bonfield and Orrin Ford

Mary Carolyn Gibbs Cleveland

Mrs. Tom Tartt Brown*

D. Joseph & Ida C. Burns*

Ms. Suzanne G. Clisby

Mrs. Martha Stone Cobb Daniel*

The Daniel Foundation of Alabama

The Dunn-French Family

Mr. F. Lewter Ferrell, Jr.*

Mr. R.R. Herbst*

Mr. J. Ernest & Mrs. Ora Lee Hill*

Mrs. Fay B. Ireland

Mr. George L. Jenkins

Hugh & Bobbe Kaul*

Ms. Pamela Kaul*

Dr. Bodil Lindin-Lamon*

as of August 31, 2012

Fran Lawlor

Ms. Hope Long

Dr. Michael E. Malone

Ms. Louise T. McAvoy *

Mrs. Mary Jean Morawetz

Mr. Philip Morris

Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Murray, Jr.

James L. Newsome

Dr. & Mrs. A. I. Perley *

Steve & LeAnne Porter

Mrs. Carol P. Poynor

Mrs. Dorothy L. Renneker

Mr. & Mrs. William M. Spencer, III*

Mr. Frederick R. Spicer, Jr.

Mr. Douglas Arant Stockham

Dr. Wendell H. Taylor*

Ms. Barbara D. Thorne

Mrs. Carolyn D. Tynes*

Mrs. Ann H. “Nancy” Warren*

Mrs. Robert Wells

*Deceased

Chairman LevelMrs. Fay B. Ireland

Mr. & Mrs. John IsraelLouise D. Johnson

Director LevelMrs. Claire H. Fairley

Advisor LevelMr. & Mrs. Carl E. Jones, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Pursell

Benefactor LevelAngelo & Ann Bruno Foundation

Boatright CompaniesMs. Elna Brendel

Dr. & Mrs. Derrill CroweMr. Stewart M. Dansby

Dr. & Mrs. John A. Floyd, Jr.The Hill-Allison Charitable Lead Trust

Mr. & Mrs. James M. JohnsonRoyal Cup, Inc.

Southern Progress CorporationStephens Foundation

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Stukes

Patron LevelMrs. Frances D. Blount

Brasfield and GorrieMr. & Mrs. John G. Brock

Mr. & Mrs. W. Frank Cobb, IIIMr. & Mrs. Daniel Coleman

Mr. & Mrs. Bob de BuysMr. & Mrs. J.S.M French

Mr. & Mrs. T. Michael GoodrichMr. & Mrs. Jon Kimerling

Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Murray, Jr.James L. Newsome

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Noble IIIMr. & Mrs. Charles S. Northen III

Mr. and Mrs. William S. Poynor, IIIMr. & Mrs. Henry B. Ray, Jr.

Rucker & Margaret Agee FundMr. & Mrs. B. Hanson SlaughterMr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Stockham

Mr. & Mrs. Jarred O. Taylor, II

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Newana P. BarnesMrs. Susan P. Moore

Mary BlalockMr. & Mrs. Michael Lucas

Voncile F. Coleman Mary Carolyn Gibbs Cleveland

Matt & Don CroweMs. Lenora CroweMs. Laura Turley

Eddie DickinsonDr. & Mrs. John A. Floyd, Jr.

William E. DoggettPaula & Mike Rushing

Thomas M. GaedeMary Carolyn Gibbs Cleveland

Cathy GallowayMs. Nichole Galloway

Elizabeth B. JonesMr. & Mrs. Michael Lucas

Sara A. JonesMs. Cynthia H. Ehrett

Mr. & Mrs. Terry L. GriffinMr. Lee Howard

Mr. Stanley W. McGowinMr. Frederick R. Spicer, Jr.

Jane LittleMr. & Mrs. Alvin V. Filer

Lamar S. OsmentMary Carolyn Gibbs Cleveland

Mr. & Mrs. Earl Trafton

Ralph W. QuinnMr. & Mrs. John Abernethy III

Margaret B. ReedMr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Cox, Jr.

Rose Marie SalernoMs. Margi Ingram

Ms. Linda G. MasseyMs. Dorothy J. Tayloe

Samuel L. WaltersMrs. Virginia Burnum

Nancy BeazeMr. Joseph S. Bean

Mikel FolcarelliDr. & Mrs. Charles R. Becker

Patricia G. HolbrookMr. & Mrs. G. Ruffner Page

Jason KirbyBirmingham Fern Society

John P. LeofskyMs. Angela Demerath

Henry B. RayMr. & Mrs. Lathrop W. Smith, Jr.

B. Hanson SlaughterMr. & Mrs. Lathrop W. Smith, Jr.

Billy WoodDr. & Mrs. Robert E. Roth

The McCoin FamilyMs. Emily Arnold

Mr. & Mrs. Bradley HawleyMrs. Allison JoynerMrs. Caroline Little

Mr. & Mrs. Charles LlewellynMr. & Mrs. Arm& Margjeka

Ms. Brooke MoorMs. Caroline Pittman

Ms. Emily F. Robertson

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Gifts to the Library at birminGham botanicaL Gardens

July - August 2012

Birmingham Fern Society – in honor of Jason Kirby

Lisa Ennis in honor of Pat Cosgrove

Helen yarboroB.D Boggan

Bill & Claire DunnBarbara LampkinBarbara SimpsonSara H. VaughnCecile MasonLilly Eagleson

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Alabama Tourism DepartmentBHK Investment Advisors, LLCBirchtree Garden ClubBirmingham Pure BarreBrooke Family FoundationBrownell TravelDaniel IronLigon IndustriesMcCorquodale TransferMedical Properties Trust, Inc.Melissa W. Clark & B. Hanson Slaughter Family

FoundationO’Neal IndustriesPearce, Bevill, Leesburg, & Moore, PCRealtySouthSaks IncorporatedServisFirst BankThe Daniel Foundation of AlabamaThe James Milton & Sallie R. Johnson FoundationThe Thompson FoundationThomas E. Jernigan FoundationMr. & Mrs. Edgar G. AldridgeMr. & Mrs. Craig Allen, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Leon AshfordMr. & Mrs. Brian BarrMr. Jeffrey S. BeallMr. Joseph S. BeanMr. Stuart BenjaminMs. Laura BramlettMr. Charles G. Brown IIIMr. T. Michael BrownDr. James BryantMr. Brian BurgessMrs. Virginia BurnumMr. Joe BynumJudge & Mrs. John L. CarrollMr. & Mrs. John F. Carter, Sr.Dr. & Mrs. Lee CarterMr. John W. ChamblissMr. Thomas C. Clark IIIMr. & Mrs. Cary CooperMr. James L. Cooper, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. James L. CoxMr. & Mrs. Reaves CrabtreeMr. & Mrs. Alan CreightonMr. & Mrs. Gregory CurranMr. Stewart M. DansbyMr. & Mrs. C. Hartwell Davis, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. DavisDr. & Mrs. Thomas DonaldDr. & Mrs. John T. Eagan, Jr.Mr. Jack EcholsMs. Cynthia H. EhrettDr. Robert P. Eichelberger

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Mr. & Mrs. Parker EvansMrs. Walter B. EvansMr. & Mrs. Edward M. Friend, IIIMr. & Mrs. Clarke H. GillespyMr. & Mrs. T. Michael GoodrichMr. & Mrs. James L. Goyer, IIIMr. & Mrs. Terry L. GriffinMr. & Mrs. Roger HartlineDr. & Mrs. Jimmie H. Harvey, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Holman Head, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.Mr. John T. HoffMr. & Mrs. Jimmy HollowayMr. & Mrs. George H. HolmanMr. Lee HowardMr. & Mrs. Stephen C. JacksonMr. & Mrs. Donald M. JamesMr. & Mrs. Carl E. Jones, Jr.Mrs. Elizabeth JoynerMr. Leo Kayser, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Gregory R. KeyesMr. & Mrs. Lamar LatimerMr. & Mrs. Warren B. Lightfoot, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. James B. Little, IIIMr. Gregory P. LoganMr. & Mrs. Jeffery S. LoganSue Ellen & Mike LucasMr. & Mrs. Michael LuceMr. & Mrs. Thomas G. LuckieMr. Duncan ManleyMr. & Mrs. Hampton McFadden

Mr. Stanley W. McGowinMr. Mac M. MoorerMr. John T. Oliver IIIMr. & Mrs. James OutlandMr. & Mrs. G. Ruffner PageMr. Brad PhelanMr. & Mrs. Will Phillips, Jr.Mr. William PradatMr. Goode Price, IIIMr. James L. PriesterMr. & Mrs. Mark RosseMr. William G. Sanders, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Bob SchleusnerMr. & Mrs. Todd SharleyMr. Jim ShawMr. Hatton C. SmithMr. Jonathan Spencer, Jr.William A. StarkMr. & Mrs. Jeff StarlingMr. & Mrs. W. Stancil StarnesMrs. Hall W. ThompsonMs. Laura TurleyMr. & Mrs. Steve VarnerMs. Dorothy VinesMr.& Mrs. Kennon Walthall Dr. & Mrs. Phillip C. WatkinsMr. & Mrs. John M. WilliamsMr. & Mrs. Lloyd R. WilsonMr. & Mrs. Michael E. WoodsMr. & Mrs. Charles YoungsonMs. Amie Zanaty

President $1,000Mr. & Mrs. Paul J. AusbeckMrs. Frances BlountMr. & Mrs. John P. North Jr.Mr. & Mrs. James W. Porter, IIPaula & Mike RushingMr. & Mrs. William E. Smith Jr.Mr. & Mrs. James A. Thompson

Ambassador $500Mr. & Mrs. Charles K. BeckMr. & Mrs. William BrookeMr. & Mrs. Ken HortonMr. & Mrs. C. Phillip McWaneMr. & Mrs. Scott A. Walton

Oak $250Collier’s NurseryMrs. Irene BlalockMr. & Mrs. Fred C. CrumMr. & Mrs. Russell M. Cunningham, III

Dr. & Mrs. William H. DodsonMs. Jeanne L. Jackson

& Dr. Mark LesterMrs. Jenelle JonesMr. & Mrs. John M. MusgraveMr. & Mrs. J. Franklin OzmentMs. Virginia PattersonMr. & Mrs. Charles W. PryorDr. & Mrs. Stephen RostandMs. Marian SchoelDr. Richard B. ShepardMr. & Mrs. Lathrop W. Smith, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Herbert StockhamMr. & Mrs. William B. Wahlheim

Magnolia $125Mr. & Mrs. James A. Abele, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Robert AlandDr. & Mrs. James F. Alison, Jr.David Baker & Lois A. GaetaJackie BeanDr. & Mrs. Joseph Bloomer

Mrs. Margaret BlountBobby & Kelly BooneMs. Marcia C. BryantMr. & Mrs. Michael G. ByrneMr. & Mrs. Ehney A. Camp, IIIMr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Cox, Jr.Mrs. Shirley E. CunninhgamMr. & Mrs. Charles W. DanielMs. Susan DominickMr. & Mrs. James EhlMr. & Mrs. E. Q. FaustDr. & Mrs. Richard FeistMr. & Mrs. J. Ross Forman, IIIMr. & Mrs. Thomas GoettgeMrs. Barbara S. GrantMrs. Mary Rose GrayTimothy & Allison GreggMr. & Mrs. Michael S. GrossMs. Dorothy HarbstMrs. Linda S. HerrenMr. & Mrs. Joel HillhouseMrs. Richard C. Hillhouse

Mr. & Mrs. William L. Hinds, Jr.Mr. James F. Hughey, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Leland Hull, Jr.Dr. & Mrs. Peter JanderMrs. Jean JohnsonMr. & Ms. Joseph H. Johnson, Jr.Mr. Jerry JonesDr. & Mrs. Jim KamplainMr. & Mrs. Wayne W. Killion, Sr.Mrs. Deidre Ruth LackeyMr. & Mrs. Curt LeeMrs. Sandra LonerganDr. & Mrs. Peter MannonMr. & Mrs. Willard McCall, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Steve P. MortonMr. & Mrs. Albert S. NaughtonDr. Curt Newell

& Dr. Sara Lynn NewellMr. & Mrs. John T. Oliver, IIIMary G. PhillipsMr. Goode Price, IIIMrs. Nicole Purter

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Dr. & Mrs. Harry B. Register, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Vaughn RivesMr. & Mrs. E. Mabry RogersDr. Loring Rue IIISurget & Carl Sanders Jr.Bev & Bill SchoelDr. & Mrs. Harold SettleMr. & Mrs. James Shepherd, Jr.Mrs. Peter G. SmithLauri & Weily SoongMr. & Mrs. Robert K. SpotswoodMr. & Mrs. Mark TuckerMr. & Mrs. Robert W. TullisDr. & Mrs. Peter WeinheimerMs. Lucile WhiteDave & Judy WilsonDr. & Mrs. Thomas A. WilsonMr. Alan K. Zeigler

Hydrangea $60Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. AbernethyMs. Terry P. AdamsMrs. Margaret AhearnMr. & Mrs. James F. Alison IIIMr. & Mrs. Paul AucoinMs. Carol BallMr. & Mrs. James P. BarnhartMr. George BartonMr. & Mrs. Bob BaxleyMr. & Mrs. Jack BeckerMr. & Mrs. C. Adrian BewleyMs. Mavis BierdDr. William M. BishopMr. & Mrs. Richard BlackwellShannon & William BlountDr. James BonnerChar BonsackMrs. Suzanne BownessMr. & Mrs. Charles A. BoydMr. & Mrs. Thomas H. BrinkleyMrs. Sandie Brown ForsythMr. & Mrs. H. Denson Burnum, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Peter D. BurrowsMrs. Nancy CanadaMs. Kaye M. CarlisleMr. & Mrs. John D. Carney, IIIMr. & Mrs. Russell V. CarrollDr. & Ms. Robert B. ChadbandMr. & Mrs. Stephen ClarksonMs. Martha M. CobbMr. & Mrs. P. Michael ColeMr. & Mrs. John CollinsDr. & Mrs. Charles H. Colvin, IIIBelton & Debra CooperMr. & Mrs. Charley CoxMr. & Mrs. John K. CraigDr. Myra CrawfordMr. Ralph DailyMr. & Mrs. Edward DavidsonMrs. Lyn DavisRita DavisMrs. Dana DavisMr. & Mrs. Glenn DavisMr. & Mrs. Charles W. DeBardelebenMrs. John E. DorsettMrs. Juan DunlapHelen DunnDr. & Mrs. John T. EaganDr. & Mrs. George V. EisenhartMs. Lisa EnnisMs. Mary V. FarrarMrs. Lynne Faulstich

& Mr. Paul LittenLaRue LockhartMr. & Mrs. Gary M. LondonMr. & Mrs. Don LowdenMr. & Mrs. James R. LoweryMrs. Dianne H. LuketicMs. Sylvia MartinMr. & Mrs. Gene E. MartinCoke & Maria MathewsMr. Porter McCollisterMrs. Dorothy H. McCueDr. & Mrs. Thomas D. McKinnonMr. & Mrs. David McLeodMr. & Mrs. Hobart A. McWhorter, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Ken L. MeyerMr. & Mrs. Lawrence G. MichaloveDr. Gordon L. MilesMrs. Edwin Miller

Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. MillerMrs. Courtney MillerMr. M. Eugene Moor, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. John D. MooreMrs. Anne MooreBettie MoralesMr. & Mrs. William S. MorganMr. & Mrs. Michael A. MouronDr. & Mrs. Thomas NielsenMr. & Mrs. Samuel W. OliverDr. Emily OmuraMr. & Mrs. Jim PalmerMrs. Sandra ParkerMr. Alton ParkerDr. Thomas J. Payne, IIIMr. & Mrs. David R. PittmanMs. Laura D. PointerMr.& Mrs. Jim PooreMrs. Carol PraterJulie & Jay PriceJim & Nancy PriceWilliam & Barbara RanieriMrs. Jo Ann ReillyMrs. Caroline ReynoldsDrs. William S. Craig IV

& Martha Anne RichMr. & Mrs. James L. RichardsonDr. & Dr. Derek RichesinBob & Beverly RivesMr. & Mrs. Roy RizzoMr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Romano

Mr. & Mrs. Robert RussellDr. & Mrs. Ed RutskyMr. & Mrs. Shay SamplesMr.& Mrs. Ollie ScottMr. James SellarsMr. & Mrs. John SellersMrs. Lou Ann SherlingMr. Allen SmallMs. Beverly B. SmithMrs. Caroline SmithMr. & Mrs. Jeffery SmithMrs. Mary L. StagnoMr. & Mrs. Kerry SteinMyra & Mark StoneMrs. Evelyn StuttsMrs. Betty SummerlinMrs. Karon SykesMr. & Mrs. Robert G. Tate

Mr. & Mrs. William A. TerryJames & Frances ThompsonMrs. Mary K. TomasMr. & Mrs. Phil Vander KampEvie & Alex VareMr. James VinsonMr. Thomas WalkerMrs. Warner S. Watkins, Jr.Mr. George C. WattsMr. & Mrs. Warren E. WeedMrs. Leonard J. WeilMr. & Mrs. J. Emory WheatMs. Lynn WilmothMr. & Mrs. Lloyd R. WilsonMs. Pamela G. WinfieldDr. & Mrs. Charles S. WingardMrs. Jaquline WynnIvey & Peter YoungMr. & Mrs. John C. Ziegler

Trillium $45Stoney Ridge Garden ClubDr. & Mrs. Jimmy W. AdkissonMr. & Mrs. Keith AllenMs. Mary J. ArcherMs. Linda C. AskeyMrs. Mary BabbitMrs. Walter L. Baker, Jr.Ms. Beverly BishopMs. Lynn BledsoeMs. Donna Byrne

Ms. Sahra S. CoxeMr. & Mrs. Martin CrawfordMr. John A. CrossMs. Kay DanaMrs. Margaret DanglerMs. Frances S. DaughertyMr. & Mrs. Albert DiMiccoMs. Sue DixonMr. William DuffeyMrs. Lucie G. EllardMr. Godfrey J. FiesMs. Wendy FillerMs. Janice FlemingMs. Marie GarnerMs. Jessica GermanyMs. Jeanne GibbsMs. Linda GilliamMr. & Mrs. Emanuel GoldsteinMr. T. Randolph Gray, Sr.Mallory GrayMs. Mitzie HallMs. Olive HarlanMs. Carol A. HobbyMr. & Mrs. Carl JohnsonMrs. Georgia KearneyMr. & Mrs. Leland KellerDr. Cheryl Killingsworth

& Mr. James McMinnMs. Nancy LadshawMs. Carlisle LampmannMr. & Mrs. James R. LandMr. & Mrs. Warren Lightfoot, Sr.Ms. Joanna LiverantMs. Dawn LucasMr. Henry S. Lynn, Jr.Ms. Cynthia MalloryMs. Laura S. MaxwellMs. Karen McCafferyCol. Earl C. McCraryMr. & Mrs. Robert G. McElroyMs. Sara A. McVayMr. & Mrs. David M. MillhouseMs. Nicole MitchellMrs. & Mr. Mary Jo NicastroMs. Adrienne L. O’Brien

& Jack O’BrienMs. Ann OmuraMrs. Dinah O’SullivanMs. Kimberly ParrishMs. Betty PewittMiss Mollie PittmanMs. Linda PowersMrs. Evelyn PuckettMr. & Mrs. T. Andy RectorMr. Salem Resha, Jr.Peggy SheltonMs. Barbara ShepherdMrs. Paschal G. ShookMs. Dotti SmithCol. Rita A. SpringerMs. Mary Cynthia St. JohnMrs. Mary S. SteinerMs. Jamie StephensonMr. & Mrs. Ronald L. StichwehMr. Ken TaylorCarolyn TitoneMr. Joe TubbsMs. Louise VanceMs. Wanda VenhuizenMs. Frances VerstandigMrs. Claude C. WhiteMs. Trina WhiteDr. Mary L. WhitleyMrs. & Mr. Delores L. WilkinsonMs Gail WoodMrs. Caroline WoodsMs. Dorothy Ziff

Dr. Rosemary & Mr. Charles Faust

Mrs. Nancy J. FerrellDr. Edwin Fineberg

& Dr. Naomi S. FinebergLloyd & Jennifer FitzpatrickMrs. Shannon FitzwaterMs. Rikesha S. FosterMrs. & Mr. Ernestine FrenchMs. Margaret FritsmaMr. & Mrs. Michael GaryDr. Mia GeisingerMr. & Mrs. Joe L. GeraldMr. & Mrs. James W. GewinDr. & Mrs. Walter D. GlassMrs. Alexandra GoodrichDr. Robert P. Goolsby

& Dr. Rupa Goolsby

Mr. & Mrs. William M. GravesDr. & Mrs. Juan F. GutierrezMr. & Mrs. James HardMrs. Beth HardwickMs. Nancy C. HayleyMr. & Mrs. Keith HazelrigMrs. Howard J. HelzbergMr. & Mrs. Danny HerrinMrs. Joyce HickmanMrs. Kelly H. HigginsBob & Margariette HoomesMr. & Mrs. John S. HornsbyMs. Kaye HouserDr. & Mrs. P. Reginald HugMr. & Mrs. Charles HunnMr. & Mrs. J. Fredric IngramMrs. Betty JacksonMs. Ginger JacksonMs. Nancy JenningsMr. James M. JohnsMs. Patricia JohnsonMs Tina JohnsonMr. & Mrs. C. Guy JonesMrs. Elizabeth B. KingMr. & Mrs. James King, Jr.Savannah Lanier

& Richard DeRieuxMs. B. Susan LaRoccaMr. & Mrs. Rudy LewisMr. & Mrs. Robert H. LewisMrs. Kandace Litten

▲ Cissy & Steven Jackson ▲ Tricia & Andy Noble

▲ Cindy Comford & Lou Willie▲ Carolyn & Henry Ray

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