We are excited to announce that the 130-year-old Village Improvement Association Orange City Woman's Club has been conditionally awarded a Viva Florida Wildflower Grant to establish a native wildflower demonstration garden at the historic Albertus Cottage!
What is the Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden Grant?
The Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden grants bring native beauty to parks, nature centers, and other public spaces. These grants provide funds to purchase Florida native wildflowers and plants for public projects that showcase their beauty and ecological function.
The Viva Florida program aims to educate the public about the role of native plants in supporting native pollinators and providing wildlife habitat. The gardens will demonstrate how native wildflowers and plants can be used in home and public landscapes.
The wildflower garden at the Albertus Cottage will feature colorful native plants, benches for relaxing and nature watching, and educational signage. Planned future events include educational nature walks, plant swaps, and seed giveaways. The garden will primarily be used to inform and educate the public while supporting native flora and fauna.
Here are some of the beautiful flowers that will be displayed in the garden:
We are grateful to the Florida Wildlife Foundation for this generous grant
and for Mockingbird Natives Nursery for their generous donation of the landscape design and assistance in planting and education activities.
In addition, we wish to sincerely thank the Parks and Recreation Department of Orange City, FL, for their support and assistance. They will provide ongoing maintenance and support and are donating the educational signage and pine tree mulching. Without their support, this would not be possible.
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Happy Gardening!
Feel free to contact me by clicking here with any questions or concerns!
~ Leah Brooks
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