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In Defense of The Monarch Butterfly
Each summer, we look forward to seeing Monarch butterflies dancing about the native prairie in the Children’s Garden, or perched atop the...
Kyle Strain
Jun 17, 20233 min read
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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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Thanksgiving… A few weeks early
Thanksgiving at Wellfield always comes a few weeks early when we gather to celebrate our amazing volunteers! On Monday night, staff and...
Eric Garton
Nov 5, 20192 min read
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A Special Note of Thanks from the Director
Please allow me to share my personal and sincere THANKS TO EVERYONE who made last night’s “A Summer Evening in the Gardens” gala dinner...
Eric Garton
Jun 14, 20192 min read
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Do you know your hashi from a hole in the ground?
As executive director at Wellfield, I’m often asked about the progress being made on construction projects large and small, our future...
Eric Garton
Jan 19, 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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Has It Crested Yet?
Christiana Creek drains roughly 3% of the 4,685 square mile St. Joseph River Watershed. It’s a 10-mile-long creek that originates at...
WBG Staff
Feb 23, 20181 min read
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“The roots are doing their job”
“ The roots are doing their job ,” commented Josh Steffen, horticulture manager at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, as a small team surveyed...
Eric Garton
Feb 21, 20183 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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…still going strong in Fabulous Fall!
Though we’ve had a couple days of cool, wet, fall weather, Wellfield is still going strong in our Fabulous Fall , filled with great...
Eric Garton
Oct 24, 20172 min read
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A day for WNIT’s “Dinner and a Book” with Gail Martin
As a biologist and environmental educator with a fair amount of enthusiasm, I’ve had my share of television appearances over the years…...
Eric Garton
Sep 12, 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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Hot? Seek the Shade of the Woodland
When the temperatures are warmer than usual but you still need your nature-fix, best to head to the wilds of Indiana. The tall trees,...
Eric Garton
Jul 19, 20172 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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