The Projects of TGC span the entire state in location and interest. The connecting element is the love of nature and gardening. Come join one of our clubs and become involve with our state's projects.
The ARK(Animal Rehabilitation Keep) is located on the grounds of the UT Marine Science Institute near Corpus Christi. Rescued coastal animals such as pelicans and turtles are treated and released or receive long-term care by volunteers. Located in District VII.
Chair: Sandra Campbell 361-287-3525
The Brookwood Community is a self-supporting community of functionally disabled adults in Brookshire, TX. They maintain a large horticulture center where they raise plants and create hand thrown pottery and concrete products for sale throughout the Houston area. Located in District IV.
Chair: Carol Smith Csmith@texasgardenclubs.org
Camp Tyler is an outdoor school providing camp experiences and education for Tyler-area fifth grade school children and specialized camps for asthmatic, diabetic, and mentally and physically challenged youth. Located in District III.
Chair: Carolyn Baer CBaer@texasgardenclubs.org
Daffodil's at the Governor's Mansion will purchase daffodils for planting on the grounds near the Texas Governor's Mansion, after restoration from the fire damage, with dedication in early spring 2012. Members and clubs are encouraged to donate to TGC. The first 100 members and/or chapters donating $50 or more may request a daffodil brooch to recognize their donation. Brooches will be distributed at TGC conventions in the spring and fall. Donations of $100 or more will also receive a TGC Daffodil Sponsor Certificate, presented at the dedication or at spring meetings. The donation/order form is on the TGC web page at "Projects". Located in District V.
Chair: Jane W. Cohen jcohen@texasgardenclubs.org
Keystone Heritage Park is an on-going preservation project of a middle archaic Native American Community and adjoining wetlands in El Paso; listed as a "Save America's Treasures" site. Located in District IX.
Chair: Lynn Halaby 915-584-7285
Marbridge offers work training programs, vocational training and activities for long-term residents with mental retardation and other cognitive challenges in this Austin area facility. Located in District V.
Chair: Charlotte Elrod CElrod@texasgardenclubs.org
Margaret Sharpe Antique Rose Garden has been established on the University of Houston campus in honor of one of the original Rose Rustlers, whose cuttings of hardy, antique roses from old homesteads and cemeteries are now available to the commercial nursery trade. Located in District IV.
Chair: Mary Lou Hakansson MLHakansson@texasgardenclubs.org
Nature Conservancy of Texas uses donations to purchase and maintain land and wildlife corridors throughout the state to protect diverse areas such as Clymer Meadow, Mad Island, Barton Creek, Dolan Falls, Chihuahua Woods, Davis Mountains.
Chair: Pat Griffith 210-344-1684
Rio Grande Wildlife Corridor is a conservation effort of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, private organizations and individuals. Donations are used to further efforts to preserve habitat and wildlife resources in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The refuge will eventually encompass some 132,000 acres within a four county area. Located in District VI.
Chair: Mary Hammar MHammar@texasgardenclubs.org
Riverside Nature Center is a study and research center, located in Kerrville on the Guadalupe River, for students and adults to learn about native Texas Habitat. This former small farm has been transformed into an urban wildlife and native plant sanctuary featuring a unique arboretum with over 140 species of trees as well as cacti, glorious wildflowers, shrubs, native grasses, birds, insects and other animals. Located in District VII.
Chair: Shirley Hagele SHagele@texasgardenclubs.org
Seeds for Life Donations will be used to purchase food product seed and clubs may donate commercially packaged floral seeds to be distributed through the Technological Institute of Mazatenago, Guatemala and SOS Guatemala. More information.
Chair: Ann Nette Pearce ANPearce@texasgardenclubs.org
Please note that Penny Pines has been dropped as a TGC-sponsored project. Penny Pines is still an active reforestation project. For information, click here
FUNDS
Blaschke Landscape Endowment Fund Interest generated by this fund is used to maintain the grounds at TGC headquarters.
Friendship Book donations are applied to general operating expenses. Honor a friend, club, speaker, etc. The honoree's name is placed in the Friendship Book kept at TGC headquarters.
Gold & Silver Book donations are applied to general operating expenses. Entries in these books are intended for special friends, speakers, dedicated members, etc. Donation of $50 places name in Gold Book. Donation of $25 places name in Silver Book.
Library Fund donations are used to maintain the Marian Campbell Library at TGC headquarters and for the purchase of additional books.
Presidents Book donations are used for general operating expenses. Entries in this book are intended to honor your current club president for service to your organization.
Scholarship Fund donations are placed in an endowment fund. Interest from this fund is available for use for scholarships to college level students.
Sue Durrett Endowment Fund Interest generated by this fund is used to maintain TGC headquarters.
TGC Arbor Day Fund donations are used annually to purchase a tree in celebration of Arbor Day; the planting and celebration are often in conjunction with a state convention.
TGC Birdseed Fund donations are used to purchase birdseed and maintain two large feeders at TGC headquarters, located on the grounds of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
TGC Endowment Fund Interest generated by this fund is used to maintain TGC headquarters.
Web Site Fund donations to this fund provide for maintenance and design updates for www.texasgardenclubs.org.
