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A Holiday Message from the Director
We believe the secret to a good life is getting outside. In this 2021 #YearOfPeace at Wellfield , this simple core value of ours has...
Eric Garton
Dec 18, 20212 min read
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A new day, a new way to say Thank You
Everyday at Wellfield is a day of thanks – – from those whose vision inspired Wellfield Botanic Gardens over 15 years ago to those who,...
Eric Garton
Jul 21, 20203 min read
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Wellfield Botanic Gardens Open Daily, 12-6 p.m.
A ‘Modified Visitation Plan’ emphasizes the health and safety of guests, volunteers, and staff while allowing for enjoyment of the...
Eric Garton
May 22, 20202 min read
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Wellfield Botanic Gardens Announces Spring Opening May 22
For immediate release: May 12, 2020 [DOWNLOAD FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE] Wellfield Botanic Gardens Announces Spring Opening May 22 A...
Eric Garton
May 12, 20203 min read
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The True Spirit of Wellfield
There are days, as the executive director of a local not-for-profit, that I find myself overwhelmed by the outpouring of support we...
Eric Garton
Dec 17, 20193 min read
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The Gift of Music
I’m reminded by the cooling temperatures and breezy days we experience this time of year, why Fall is a special time in Michiana. The...
Eric Garton
Oct 26, 20182 min read
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A Sweet Deal!
This is A Sweet Deal! Make a simple, tax-deductible online donation of $10 or more between February 1 and February 13, 2018 and you’ll...
WBG Staff
Feb 1, 20181 min read
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#GivingTuesday
It’s the time of year to reflect on accomplishments: In 2017 we welcomed over 30,000 guests to Wellfield. Over 1000 k-6th grade students...
Eric Garton
Nov 28, 20172 min read
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To Our Volunteers: THANK YOU
On a daily basis we give thanks to our members, our community, and our program participants for their support of Wellfield. But behind...
Eric Garton
Nov 7, 20172 min read
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Construction Update – Pardon Our Dust!
If you’ve visited in the last six months, you’ve noticed: We’re GROWING! …and not just plants, but buildings and patios and new themed...
Eric Garton
Aug 16, 20173 min read
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New Restroom Building Open at Wellfield!
We’re very excited to have increased our restroom capacity by 350% thanks to the generosity of private donors, including significant...
Eric Garton
Jul 11, 20172 min read
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Annual Partnership Program
Your business or organization can demonstrate its commitment to furthering the vision and mission of Wellfield Botanic Gardens by by...
WBG Staff
Jan 12, 20171 min read
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Support Wellfield through ‘AmazonSmile’ when you shop Amazon.com!
Do you shop at Amazon.com? If so, why not let your purchases support Wellfield Botanic Gardens at absolutely NO COST to you! So what is...
WBG Staff
Dec 16, 20162 min read
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Northern Indiana Rotary District 6540 and Elkhart Noon Rotary Club Sponsor Shoreline Restoration Pro
Over one half of Wellfield Botanic Gardens’ 36 acres are comprised of surface water including a navigable stream, Christiana Creek that...
Eric Garton
Sep 27, 20162 min read
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TCU Foundation Matching Grant
We are pleased to announce that Wellfield Botanic Garden’s education program has been generously awarded with a $2,500 matching grant...
WBG Staff
Jan 27, 20151 min read
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