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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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More Guests, More Frequently Asked Questions!
As we enter another gorgeous summer season at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, I’m thrilled to report that visitation is up nearly 30% over...
Eric Garton
Jun 8, 20171 min read
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A lot can happen in a day!
Wellfield’s Quilt Garden went from this… In a single day, Wellfield’s newest completed feature, our Quilt Garden was transformed from...
Eric Garton
May 23, 20172 min read
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It’s all coming together! But we still need YOU.
It is such an exciting time at the Gardens! If you follow this blog, you know we just received ALL the annual flowers we will be...
WBG Staff
May 22, 20172 min read
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Inner World, Outer World
He’s here! Selfies welcome! Wellfield is so excited to be participating in Epic Art Adventures along the Heritage Trail . This week, we...
Eric Garton
May 18, 20172 min read
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“HEAVY METAL” – Not just a clever title!
While I’ve never considered myself to possess much, if any, artistic ability, I can say I’ve always been an appreciator of public art....
Eric Garton
May 11, 20173 min read
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90 Species and counting!
We at Wellfield are so lucky to have Mary Kauffmann-Kennel as a resource for our fledgling birding program. A Master Naturalist and...
WBG Staff
May 10, 20172 min read
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Happy Earth Day 2017!
While EVERY day at Wellfield is Earth Day, TODAY, April 22 is special. It marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental...
WBG Staff
Apr 22, 20172 min read
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Pardon our dust…
You may have wondered about the fresh construction happening just north of our Visitors Cottage along North Main Street in Elkhart. That...
Eric Garton
Apr 4, 20172 min read
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Wellfield’s Winter Wonderland Photo Contest!
Step 1: VISIT. We’re open in December. Step 2: TAKE A PHOTO that includes SNOW and is recognizable as Wellfield One entry per Facebook...
WBG Staff
Dec 11, 20161 min read
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Wellfield earns a spot on the list!…
Wellfield Botanic Gardens made the list of the best things to do in South Bend: Top Fun Things to Do in South Bend, Indiana Check it out!
WBG Staff
Oct 26, 20161 min read
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