Tour Schedule
July
Site: Green Bay Botanical Garden
Month: July
Date: Tuesday, 7/9/13
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Information about the Tour: A knowledgeable guide will lead our group through the Garden’s most well known area including the Herb Garden, Cottage Garden, and the Children’s Garden. Along the way, we will enjoy stories of the Garden’s history, plant material and points of interest. We will be encouraged to smell the beautiful flowers.
Address: 2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54303
Directions: Take Parkerland to Larsen Road, go west on Larsen Road a short distance to the Gardens located on the north side of the Street.
Special Notes: Important! Membership card holders = free or $5.00 per person payable at the door. Card covers family members, wife/spouse. ($9.00)
June
8. St. Mary’s Hospital Green Roof (Rooftop Garden)
Month: June
Date: Tuesday, 6/11/13
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Information about the Tour: With the help of a crane, workers installed dozens of perennials on the roof of the new addition at St. Mary’s Hospital. Sixteen thousand feet are “green” while 6,000 feet are used for walking paths. The garden serves in the healing process of cancer patients as well as having environment advantage. It is the largest “green roof” in the Green Bay area.
Address: 1726 Shawano Avenue, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54303
Directions: Take Shawano Avenue to the Hospital, enter the “Patient Visitor Parking” lot off of Shawano Avenue. Come into the Hospital using the Oncology Entrance. Take the elevator to the top floor.
Special Notes: The “garden” was designed to aid in the healing process of cancer patients and their family. It is a place of peace, beauty, and nature. During June, the plants will have a lot of growth to enjoy.
July
9. Green Bay Botanical Garden
2600 Larsen Road (Member Card = Free or $5.00/person at door) (9.00)
Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Jerry J. Stepien, 2nd Vice President, Tour
jstepi@netnet.net 920.822.8615