SPRING 2010 PARKSIDE HERMANN PARK CONSERVANCY NEWSLETTER Endangered Species Media Project 1 In the Park Project Blazingstar has brought together hundreds of volunteers who have collectively put over 2,000 hours into 2 this effort. From the Executive
Director Conservancy Staff 3 Hermann Park’s Japanese Garden Continues to Awe Park Visitors 4 – 5 Hats in the Park 6 Celebrating Lake Plaza Students from Chavez High School make seed balls, each
Priscilla Dickson containing the seeds of a particular prairie species, to be scattered around the designated planting sites. in the park Project Blazingstar Brings Native Plants Back To Hermann Park Hermann Park was once located in a coastal Volunteers also rescued plants from undis- prairie rich with grasses up to eight feet in turbed prairie sites around the Houston metro height. As development took its toll, the prairie area. This March, over 200 student volunteers increasingly became scarce in Harris County made over 8,000 seed balls. Seeds included and eventually made the list of endangered Blazingstar, Rattlesnake Master, Indian Blanket, HATS IN THE PARK ecosystems. and Muhly Grass, which will bring rich colors See page 4 and textures to the Park’s natural areas. In 2009, Hermann Park Conservancy joined MISSION forces with a number of organizations to create Last summer, Conservancy volunteers and Project Blazingstar, a comprehensive effort to HPARD staff began preparing the first planting Hermann Park restore prairies in Hermann Park by replacing site, located between the Japanese Garden Conservancy is a non-native plants with native species. Project and McGovern Lake, working diligently citizens’ organization partners include sponsor Waste Management, through April. They cleared invasive plants, as well as Coastal Prairie Partnership, Katy transplanted small trees to other sites in the dedicated to the Prairie Conservancy, Texas Master Naturalist, Park, and mowed overgrown non-native stewardship and Houston Audubon Society, Native Plant grasses. Volunteers and partners then planted improvement of Society of Texas, Endangered Species Media 1,300 rescued plants and thousands of seed Project, Eyes on the Bayou, Houston Zoo, balls on April 17, 2010. Future projects will Hermann Park— Student Conservation Association, Harris be located in Bayou Parkland and at the today and for County Master Gardeners, and Houston Parks corner of Holcombe and Braeswood. generations to and Recreation Department (HPARD). The first Restoration of the prairie ecosystem will create year goal is to plant more than 2,000 rescued come. a better environment for the Park’s wildlife, and cultivated prairie plants in the Park. recover a vibrant and colorful landscape, and Preparation began last summer with the collec- raise awareness about prairie conservation. tion of native annual and perennial wildflower and grass seeds for seed ball production. www.hermannpark.org PARKSIDE / SPRING 2010 DONORS
from the executive director Garden Conservancy Fund Restoring our nearly hundred-year-old Park requires attention $100,000-$249,999 Genevieve L. Duncan to details large and small. At the Hats in the Park luncheon, we Hats in the Park Luncheon (All gifts in honor of Ann Hamilton, honoree, honored a person who has stood by the Conservancy as it has and chairs Jana Arnoldy and Linda Hunsaker) $10,000-$24,999 tackled all levels of Hermann Park’s incredible transformation. Jana and Scotty Arnoldy Ed Cowan Cherie and Jim Flores Ann Hamilton, the 2010 Carol Linn/LINN Energy Bob and Elyse Lanier John P. McGovern Foundation Award recipient, has a Bobbie Nau/Silver Eagle Distributors special knack for not only $5,000-$9,999 caring about the large Denise Bush Bahr/Donna Bruni/ Ellie Francisco/Kim Tutcher capital projects, but the Blanton Family/Scurlock Foundation projects that appear a bit Alice Burguieres/Karen Huff less glamorous. CenterPoint Energy Susie and Sanford Criner Recently retired after an Clayton Erikson/Lynn Swanson 18-year career at Houston Hildebrand Fund Endowment Inc., Ann’s Linda and Barry Hunsaker legacy of ardent support Jackson and Company The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation for improvements in Laurie and Reed Morian Hermann Park can be seen Ann accepts a small tree from Mayor Annise Ann and Don Short Parker. In appreciation of her efforts, a large in many ways. Getting excited Paul G. Somerville/Associated Pipe Line Loblolly Pine tree has been planted in the Park. about the vision for the Jones Contractors, Inc. Reflection Pool when it was not St. Luke’s Episcopal Health System operations to build a solid foundation Phoebe Tudor much more than a muddy basin is for implementing the vision she shared Sheridan Williams one thing, but being passionate with the Conservancy’s founders. It $1,000-$4,999 about the replacement of 55-gallon also provided funding for the master Scott J. Atlas Philanthropic Fund plastic drums with attractive trash Marion Barthelme and Jeff Fort plan for Hermann Park, which has cans throughout the Park is perhaps Karen and John Bradshaw – In honor of guided our restoration efforts. The another. But Ann has been enthusiastic Ann and Don Short and Y. Ping Sun foundation significantly funded the about all aspects of our work, caring and David Leebron Heart of the Park restoration, which Lois Chiles deeply about creating a positive, included the Jones Reflection Pool, Franci Crane memorable user experience. Susie Cunningham and was again a major presence when
Priscilla Dickson Brenda and John H. Duncan, Sr. the Conservancy took on the Lake Jenny and Jim Elkins Plaza project, completed last year. Maureen Goddard – In honor of The Jones Greenway in the Plaza, Sydney Goddard which resembles a winding bayou Sandy Godfrey Terry Hershey swale with a walking trail, replaced a Starlett Hollingsworth dirt ditch surrounded by concrete in Margaret Larkin the large parking lot used by visitors Ann Lents to the Houston Zoo and Lake Plaza. Penny Requa Loyd Ann was as eager as anyone to pull up Catherine Clark Mosbacher the concrete and create something Katharine Newman Evelyn Nolen greener, healthier, and more attractive Petrello Family Foundation in its place. Isla Reckling Carolyn Robertson A tip of the hat to Ann for her inspiring Courtney Sarofim Ann Hamilton, Hats in the Park dedication to quality of life issues and Kathy and Ed Segner honoree, and Doreen Stoller parks in Houston. Hermann Park is Ellen and Steve Susman certainly the better for it. Jennifer Wilson $500-$999 Ann has been supportive of the See you in the Park! Clair and Tom Amonett Conservancy’s mission since its Shirley Bainter beginning when the Park was in a Jay Baker state of serious disrepair. Houston Gina Bhatia – In honor of Drake, Endowment helped fund our staff and Doreen Stoller Mia, and Morgan Bhatia
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Carole Bilger Deana Blackburn Rosanna Blalock Hermann Park’s Japanese Garden Jane Bonham Polly Bowden Continues to Awe Park Visitors Marsha Braniff Photos by Conservancy Staff Pat Breen Catherine Brock Engraved boulders Mr. Iwasaki welcome visitors prunes a crape Valerie Carter to the improved myrtle in the Liz Howard Crowell Japanese Garden. Japanese style. Sylvie Crum Hilda Curran Veronica Curran Mary D’Andrea/Gulf Coast Cancer & Diagnostic Center Isabel David Nancy Dinerstein Sara Dodd-Spickelmier Gabriela Dror Sue Edelman Patti Everett Mary Ann and Larry Faulkner Deborah Ginsburg Carol Herder Kay Holmes Merle Hunsaker Barbara Hurwitz During the last two weeks of February, when boulders to the left of the entrance. Rick Kammerer and Tim Cagle Susan Keeton the cold weather in Houston seemed like Once inside, visitors appreciate new stone Gaye Lovett Kelsey it was never going to let up, Hermann Park paths, stepping stones, bamboo fencing, Caroline Kenney Conservancy was honored to host a visit appropriate plant material, and a wisteria Colleen Kotts from our Japanese Garden horticulture team trellis overlooking the koi pond, all of which Margaret Kripke from Japan. Over the last three years, the have changed the face of the Garden from Harriet Latimer Cornelia Long team, led by esteemed landscape architect an Americanized version of a Japanese Marley Lott Terunobu Nakai and honored landscape gar- Garden to the real thing. Cora Sue Mach dener Hiroshi Iwasaki, has focused on shrub Over the course of their latest visit, Mr. Nakai Anne C. Mendelsohn pruning techniques in the Japanese style, Denise and Bill Monteleone and Mr. Iwasaki held Park staff training sessions construction of the teahouse tea garden, and H. Joe Nelson III in the techniques of Japanese Black Pine the installation of hardscapes throughout the Barb Noel and Sharon Noel trimming and shaping, illustrated Japanese Garden and at the welcoming entry. Mauri Oliver/Vicki Rizzo crape myrtle pruning, and located sites for Pam Ott Tina Pyne 40 new trees. Due to the exceptionally cold Martha Snyder weather, the team was treated to a spectacular Dian Stai flowering of ornamental trees throughout the Cassie B. Stinson Garden. Cherry trees planted last season at Doreen Stoller – In memory of their direction exploded with pink blooms, the Erin Gregory Neale Mary Jane Wakefield specimen Japanese apricot tree (Prunus mume Martha S. Walton ‘Kobai’) displayed its dark coral pink petals, the Isabel B. Wilson Mexican plums flaunted their showy white Susan Wolcott aromatic flowers, and the Redbuds stole the Sallie Smith Wright Mr. Nakai (left) and Mr. Iwasaki (far right) teach Japanese Black Pine trimming technique show with their hot pink-purple display. $100-$499 to Park staff and volunteers. Lilly Andress The annual Japan Festival, held the weekend Madeleine Appel of April 10 and 11, 2010, attracted visitors from Kathleen Barndt throughout the Houston region. Displays of Karol Barnhart Previously nondescript, the entrance to martial arts, Japanese music and dance, and Sandy Barrett the Garden on the west edge of the Jones vendors selling Japanese fare and merchandise Kate Criner Bellin Reflection Pool has been made prominent Susie Bender by large granite boulders. The boulder on kept the crowds engaged and amazed. Kathryn Berg Collier Blades the right hand side of the wrought iron gate Mr. Nakai and Mr. Iwasaki plan to return to Ginger and Jack Blanton is engraved with a welcome message written the Japanese Garden in a year or two to Kelli Blanton – In honor of Jack Blanton in Japanese characters by former Japanese continue contributing their expertise to the Minnette Boesel Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu. A short history transformation of this important cultural of the Garden is etched in English on the landmark in Hermann Park.
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From subtly sophisticated to gravity-defying, the hats were a sight to behold at the third annual Hats in the Park luncheon benefitting Hermann Park Conservancy on Tuesday, March 9, 2010. Chaired by Jana Arnoldy and Linda Hunsaker, 1 2 the packed event brought together roughly 300 guests for a champagne reception at the historic clubhouse at Hermann Park followed by a luncheon on the lawn. With many ladies sporting floral themed ensembles, the colorful outfits were appropriate for an event that helps keep Hermann Park blooming. Mayor Annise Parker presented Ann Hamilton, 6 7 8 former Houston Endowment Inc. grant officer and avid parks advocate, with the 2010 Bob and Elyse Lanier Award for her contributions to the Park. For the occasion, Ann wore a hat ornamented with red roses, a nod to Elyse Lanier and her favorite flower. Tiffany & Co. sweetened the afternoon with a fabulous raffle opportunity, with proceeds 12 13 14 going toward the Conservancy’s renovation and beautification of the Grand Gateway, the historic main entrance to the Park from the Mecom Fountain to the Sam Houston Monument. All said and done, the festive event grossed over $220,000 for Hermann Park. Something to celebrate indeed! Thank you to everyone who supported Hats in the Park 18 19 20 this year, and especially to the chairs for their time and effort ensuring its success. We are excited to report that Franci Crane and Sandy Godfrey will help continue the legacy of this wonderful event as chairs next year.
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Hats in the Park Luncheon (Continued) Celebrating Lake Plaza Ann Bookout – In honor of Carol Linn
Scott Adams Safari Carlotti – In honor of Paul Carlotti It’s official! Hermann Catherine Carrigan Bettie Cartwright – In honor of Bill Coats Park’s new Lake Plaza, the Jo A. Casady Gracie Cavnar $11-million Centennial Ceron Kara Childress Campaign project spear- Lauren Clark – In memory of headed by Hermann Park Maurine Lively Pine Lisa Clemenceau Conservancy, has been Michele Clements Bill Coats awarded LEED Gold Yvonne Cormier Anne Coskey Certification from the U.S. Carolyn Crosswell Mimi Del Grande Green Building Council. Thomas Downing Joan Dunlap LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy Maria Dunn and Environmental Design, is an internation- Danielle Ellis ally recognized green building certification Marita Fairbanks – In honor of Rainwater in Lake Plaza is collected by Susie and Sanford Criner system that assigns ratings to qualifying runnels featuring small art objects and Martha Finger – In honor of projects based on their energy savings, water attractive rock gardens. Water then flows into the Jones Greenway, where Quentin Batia efficiency, and stewardship of resources, it is filtered by plants before traveling Ann Fromholz on to Brays Bayou. among other factors. Paula Fyhr Sharin Gaille In Lake Plaza, the effects of the choices that For its impact on the community and Kerry Gerachis culminated in this prestigious award can be Kate Gibson its environmentally conscious design, seen and felt across its eight acres. Mature Lynn Glazer – In honor of Lake Plaza has received numerous awards Carolyn Robertson trees were incorporated into the landscape and accolades since opening last spring, Susan Hansen design, while the 300-plus new trees, shrubs, including: Terri A. Havens and flowers are all native East Texas plants, Patti Hemingway chosen for their sustainability. The new 2010 Merit Award, Texas Chapter of the Carol Hess buildings were designed to blend seamlessly American Society of Landscape Architects Marnie Hogan Leisa Holland-Nelson into the park setting, while the shed roofs 2010 Development of Distinction Award, Lisa Holthouse help generate airflow through breezeways Urban Land Institute, Houston Pamela Howard to help keep visitors cool. The Plaza’s Jones Molly Hubbard Greenway, whose plants will eventually grow 2009 Parks and Natural Areas Award, Demaris Hudspeth to resemble a thriving East Texas forest in Houston-Galveston Area Council Linda Hunsaker – In honor of Laurie Morian the middle of the parking area, serves as a 2009 Proud Partner Award, Pam Hunsaker detention basin during heavy rainfall. Not Keep Houston Beautiful’s Mayor’s Proud Marjorie C. Hutcheson – In honor of only does this help with flood prevention, Partners Awards Eliza Wright but the water collected in the Greenway’s Mary Johnston swale is filtered of sediment and pollutants 2009 Leadership in Action Award, Debbie Jones Maggi Ashworth Jones – In honor of by lush plant life before being released into Leadership Houston Michelle Rozzell Brays Bayou. Terry Wayne Jones Ann Kennedy Carolyn Moore Khourie So just how “green” is Lake Plaza? Kate Kirkland Elyse Lanier Consider a few statistics: Water-conserving irrigation equipment and plants reduce the Nancy Littlejohn amount of water needed for irrigation by an estimated 62%. Low-flow plumbing fixtures Franna Litton – In honor of have resulted in an estimated 57% reduction of the amount of potable water used in Carolyn Robertson buildings. Through responsible construction waste management, 60% of construction David R. Lummis Frances Marzio waste was diverted from landfills. Ninety percent of construction materials were sourced Karen Mayell locally (within a 500 mile radius), resulting in a significant reduction in construction carbon Kate McConnico emissions. The Plaza is powered by 25% green (wind) energy, while energy efficient Nidhika Mehta lighting, HVAC systems, and passive solar design result in a savings of 33.8% in electricity Cynthia Mills from baseline building design. Tara Mize
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Cheryl Monteith Membership Laurie Morian – In honor of Bobbie Nau Platinum ($500-$2,499) Upcoming Neiman Marcus Anonymous Marsha Orloff Elizabeth A. Germani Susan Osterberg Kate McConnico Event! Imogen Papadopoulos Sarah Hodges Parks Gold ($250-$999) Viki Anderson Susan Rafte Connie and Bill Cox Join us for A n Robin Reimer Michael Dooley Franelle Rogers Susan and Mike Garver Regina Rogers Clare A. Glassell Karen A. Rozzell – In honor of Rick Kammerer and Tim Cagle Anita and Harry Brandstrader Elizabeth Scully Elizabeth and Albert Kidd Carson Seeligson Kitty Neuhaus Mary Smith Tassie Nicandros Marcia Solomon Lisa and Scott Slaney Susan Stasney – In honor of Ann Kennedy Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette Lois Y. Taber – In honor of Silver ($100-$249) Carolyn Robertson Shirley and David Brightwell Jennifer Tektiridis Mary and Michael Comer Claire Thielke Kevin Dewhurst Gala: Thursday, May 13, 2010 Becca Cason Thrash – In honor of Nan and Ed Earle honorinG: Peter Brown Ann and Don Short Toni Edwards Pamalah Tipps Michael B. Good benefiT TinG: Hermann Park Conservancy Betty Tutor Lisa and Stephen Greenberg chairs: Anne and Noble Carl Cynthia and Edward Urquhart Janice Ford Griffin Lucy and William Carl Astrid Van Dyke Jeanne and Andrew Hero Carol Weaver Betty and Jim Key Where: Hermann Park Leslye Weaver Ike Klein Randa Weiner Carla Knobloch Major under W r i T e r s Vicki West Carol and Bob Miller Cherie and Jim Flores Marcia Noebels Ann Wolf Kathy McGovern/John P. McGovern Foundation Cyvia Wolff Marian and Harry Tindall Special Thanks Lettalou G. Whittington Anchorage Foundation of Texas Neiman Marcus Dr. and Mrs. Barry P. Wood Anne and Noble Carl/Lucy and William Carl Parvin Yazdi and Brandon Stone The New Nursery (Newton) Rosemarie and Matthew Johnson Tiffany & Co. Annual Fund/General Contributions Phoebe and Bobby Tudor Sir Philip Treacy $25,000-$49,999 Sheridan and John Eddie Williams Japanese Garden The George and Mary Josephine M e d i a s p o n s o r Hamman Foundation $10,000-$24,999 PaperCity Magazine The Japanese Garden, Inc. $500-$999 $100-$499 BP Fabric of America Fund (John M. Barbara and Dennis Kanegaye Sprowls) – In memory of Sally Hoffecker Piney Woods Garden Club Margaret and John Burns Jill and Jonathan Wolens – In honor of Horticulture and Maintenance Jackie and Malcolm Mazow $5,000-$9,999 $100-$499 Waste Management Jane and Don Burney 6201-A Hermann Park Drive n Houston, Texas 77030 n 713.524.5876 Reforestation and Maintenance Marjorie G. Horning Learn more about the annual gala at www.hermannpark.org $1,000-$4,999 George Mitchell ExxonMobil Foundation Michol O’Connor Plant a Tree Belle and Peter Petkas Barbara and Dennis Kanegaye – Angie Prince and Eric Peden In memory of General and Nancy and Peter Thompson Patricia Tibbits and Sterling Helwick, Jr. – The George Hermann Society recognizes donors who have Mrs. Robert H. Barrow In memory of Sally Hoffecker provided for the future of Hermann Park through bequests or Melinda Muse – In memory of life income gifts to Hermann Park Conservancy. O’Dell Alford Muse George Hermann Society Theresa and Daniel Pinn – In honor of Genevieve L. Duncan The names listed above and on the preceding pages include Aleksander Quang-Minh Pinn May Shelmire Duncan donors who made gifts or pledges of $100 or more between January 1 and March 31, 2010, as well as all George Hermann Urban Green Steppie and Robert Holsclaw David Langworthy Society members. In compliance with IRS standards, commitments $100-$499 Jackie and Malcom Mazow paid over time in installments are recognized once in full at the Annie Criner Terrylin G. Neale time of the pledge. All gifts to the 2010 Evening in the Park gala Katherine and Joe Gonyea Doreen Stoller and Dan Piette will be recognized in the next issue. Please contact the Conservancy Lea and Tom Radom John E. Walsh, Jr. if we inadvertently have not included your name or if you would Brittany Sakowitz like to be listed differently in future listings. Worth Wray
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PARKSIDE / SPRING 2010 CONSERVANCY TEAM board of directors James Lykes Jo A. Casady Warren R. Nicholson Doreen Stoller Chair Executive Director Thomas Downing Kunio Minami Jackson Chang Kathleen L. O’Reilly, P.G. [email protected] Jay Moore Kara Childress Roz Pactor Executive Committee LaTonya Dilworth Gary K. Porter Annie Criner Valerie Palmquist Jay Baker Assistant Manager, Visitor Services Chris J. Reichert Davetta Daniels , Ed. D. Glen Ragland William M. Coats [email protected] Brian Rollins Kim Davis David W. Robinson Sanford W. Criner, Jr. Lynne Donoghue Michael E. Rome June Deadrick DeAndre Sam Danny David Accounting Manager Karen Rozzell Scott Dorfman, M.D. Lonnie Schiller [email protected] Steve Dolman Donald W. Short Michael Easely Louis S. Sklar Ellie Francisco Kelsey Harrod Marvin Taylor Lana C. Edwards, M.Ed. Ed Smith Development Assistant Gregg Hollenberg Kimberly A. Tutcher Charlene Evans, Ph.D. Harry L. Stille [email protected] Linda C. Hunsaker John E. Walsh, Jr. Brent Friedman Timothy A. Surratt Barbara Jo Harwell Ann Kennedy Joe Weikerth J. Kent Friedman Tye Taft Conservation Director Margaret L. Kripke, Ph.D. [email protected] Sheridan Williams Amy Grinstein Heath J. Thibodeaux Diann L. Lewter L. Burke Windham III Terri Havens Pattie Dale Tye Derrick Jackson Terrylin G. Neale Maintenance Coordinator Herbert Yuan Molly Hubbard Susan Young James L. Robertson [email protected] Barbara R. Hurwitz Cassie B. Stinson Ex-Officio Mike Johnson Richard F. Kammerer Phoebe Tudor Joe Turner Project Manager Susan Keeton Keith Watson Wade Rick Dewees [email protected] Christopher Lykes Knapp Exe cutive Director Meghan Miller Board Shannon Langrand Major Gifts Manager Natalye Appel, Doreen Stoller Elyse Lanier [email protected] FAIA, LEED AP Advisory Board Rashena Lindsay Flagg Sam Molina Kathryn Berg Jane Anderson Curtis Kathy Lord Volunteer and Education Coordinator William G. Bowen, Jr. Anna Pearl Barrett Tommy Lott [email protected] Gracie Cavnar Sadie Gwin Blackburn David R. Lummis Eliza Wright Milane Duncan-Frantz Jane B. Block Ted Maa Marketing Manager Lainie Gordon Allison Bond Jackie Wolens Mazow [email protected] Jay Hellums Russell D. Brightwell Anne C. Mendelsohn Leisa Holland-Nelson Donna Buja Kenneth A. Moffet Steppie Holsclaw John D. Burns Tricia Moody Demetra C. Jones James Calaway Vance Muse Carol Linn H. Mallory Caldwell D. Patricia Nelson, Ph.D. Marley Lott Anne Carl H. Joe Nelson III