Submitted by mlucas on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 14:07
Since the garden’s beginning in 1973, volunteers walked up and down the hills, often pulling or pushing a cart in which to put the tons of debris accumulated from their work. Things are different now.
Thanks to the Conejo Recreation & Parks District’s Capital Improvements Grant, our gentlemen volunteers now have a gas-powered Club Car that carries them up and down the hills as they go about their various tasks. The box on the back serves as a small dump truck that is useful for spreading mulch and other purposes. The grant also provided the garden with a Tuff Shed for storage.
The grant of $6,792, along with the garden’s matching funds, made it possible to acquire these helpful additions to the garden. The volunteers are grateful to the CRPD for this grant. Thank you, CRPD!
- Beverly Brune
Submitted by mlucas on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 13:46
Scores of volunteers participated in the 21st annual Conejo Open Space Trail Work Day that took place on October 15, 2011. There were two primary projects: trail building in the Sunset Hills area of Thousand Oaks, and projects for families and scout groups at the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden.
Submitted by mlucas on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 13:32
Last December, garden volunteer, Pat Brubaker was asked if she would like to take on the job of working with the city to get new and updated garden signs at the intersections of Lynn Rd. and Gainsborough Rd., and Moorpark Rd. and Gainsborough Rd.. Pat took on the job. Pat started working with Jim Mashiko at the city. After many communications between Pat and Jim, the final proof was approved by the board. In late October the signs were installed. Now the garden has four new larger signs with bigger print and beautiful flowers. Thank you Pat and thank you Jim Mashiko and the City of Thousand Oaks for the new signs. Have you seen them as you are driving by? If not, it’s time to start looking.
- Jean Reiley
Submitted by mlucas on Fri, 11/18/2011 - 13:27
On September 18 our annual Volunteer of the Year party was held at the Kids’ Adventure Garden. Each year one or two volunteers are selected to receive the award. Jan Segal and Melvin Earley were recognized this year. Both Jan and Mel have volunteered in the garden for six years. Jan works faithfully on Thursdays in the propagation group. Mel works on Saturday mornings with the Saturday crew.
Delicious food was brought by the guests to share. Lots of visiting took place and new friends were made. It was an evening filled with cheer. Thank you to all our volunteers.
–Jean Reiley
In the picture, President Jean Reiley presents Jan Segal (center) and Melvin Earley (right) with certificates.
