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PLANTING FIELDS FOUNDATION FALL/WINTER 2013-14 NEWSLETTER PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM, OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK

Mai Coe’s original 1913 piano has been returned to C oe Hall for the first time in more than 50 years. A portrait of Mai Coe from 1924 hangs top right.

Planting Fields Purchased One Hundred Years Ago by Mr. and Mrs. William R. Coe

It was one hundred years ago on December 1st, 1913 that Mr. and Mrs. William robertson Coe bought the Planting fields estate which they had previously been renting. to commemorate that important year in the park’s history, Mai Coe’s 1913 Steinway, Model B, grand piano for many years kept at the Manor house - unplayed for decades because of its cracked sound board - has just been fully restored and reconditioned to concert performance standards. the work was carried out by the Steinway Company at their Long Island City facility. In September the piano was returned to the great Aerial view of Coe Hall hall of Coe hall where it will be used for upcoming concerts and events. (Continued on page 4) Photo: Stefen turner Message from the incoming Board President, Hal Davidson

I have enjoyed visiting Planting Fields for many years, and as a board member have come to know the Arboretum and Mission sTaTeMenT Planting fields foundation Coe Hall extremely well. Every time I come here I feel collaborates with the new York State enthusiastically welcomed by both staff and volunteers. It is office of Parks, recreation and historic Preservation to preserve and marvelous to feel part of a place that is so beautiful and interpret Planting fields Arboretum State historic Park as a premier that gives pleasure to so many visitors. As a trustee I felt Long Island Gold Coast estate and like an honorable contributor to Planting Fields and have arboretum by providing educational Hannah Burns Ron Foley Jennifer Wiggins and enriching experiences. learned so much about what we do here. Now as President of the Board, I feel very honored to take on more responsibilities. I will continue to Board of TrusTees learn and invite input, suggestions and observations from my fellow board members, Michael D. Coe staff, volunteers and visitors. I will apply my skills and experience in business, and as Chairman We Warmly Welcome... a true lover of Planting Fields I hope to enhance the Arboretum’s growing success and hal Davidson President encourage as many new and returning visitors as possible to come and enjoy all that Sarah Coe we have to offer. HannaH Burns is Chief ron foley recently retired as Jennifer Wiggins was born in Vice President operating officer of north Sea regional Director for the new York Australia and has an honors degree Peter tilles Partners, a private middle market State Parks, recreation and in Zoology from oxford university. Vice President I give heartfelt thanks to Gib Chapman, whose vigilant and wise leadership as investment banking firm. Prior to historic Preservation of the Long Long time admirers of the national Peter tiberio outgoing Board President leaves me with a well-marked map for future success. north Sea, she was a managing Island region; prior to this trust in england, she and husband, Treasurer director and global head of public position he served as Suffolk Colin, have been enthusiastic Margaret hayes relations at Lehman Brothers. from County’s Commissioner of Parks, promoters of Planting fields since Secretary 1986 to 2001 she was managing recreation and Conservation. arriving on Long Island in 1960. director of Corporate throughout his extensive tenure as Jennifer, who taught Biology both in G. Morgan Browne Hal Davidson Communications at Bear, Stearns & regional Director, ron presided england and America, has been hannah Burns Co. Inc. where she oversaw internal over 25 state parks, including involved in local community Gib Chapman and external communications, org anizations and, until her recent Jones Beach, robert Moses, Mary Ciullo including investor relations. Ms. election to the Board, enjoyed 27 ronald f. foley Montauk Downs, as well as state Burns is a trustee of the Gettysburg years as a volunteer docent and robert foschi historic parks such as Planting foundation and edith Wharton researcher at Coe hall. this has richard W. Gibney field Arboretum, several golf Anne Coe hayes* restoration in Lenox, given her a deep interest in the courses, including Bethpage State Constance haydock Massachusetts. She is actively history of the Gold Coast and the Bruce herlich involved in old Westbury Gardens, Park, the host of two u.S. opens importance of the preservation and Count ernesto Vitetti* having served as the co- chairman of and the Barclays tournament. ron interpretation of Planting fields. Jennifer A. Wiggins the Gardeners fair in 2010, co-chair is currently employed by her interests include gardening, *emeritus of the Décor Committee in 2009 Greenman-Pedersen, Inc., a multi- antiquarian book collecting, ex officio and will chair the Journal discipline engineering and genealogy, photography and travel. henry B. Joyce Committee in 2013. She is a construction firm with locations in She and her husband have traveled Executive Director, Babylon and Buffalo, nY. In this Planting Fields Foundation member of St. John’s of extensively, on 'back roads and Lattingtown, where she serves on the new role ron provides senior byways' in north America, europe Vincent A. Simeone Altar Guild, and the north Country project management and and Australasia, with a focus on Director, Planting Fields Arboretum Garden Club. She holds a BA in supervision of municipal and exploring and documenting historic State Historic Park Government from Smith College. parks-related projects. estates, buildings and gardens.

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Mai Coe loved piano music as of London. the mansion was the seven ground floor rooms of photographs of the room by well as playing the piano. her fully furnished in 1921, three the mansion. Mattie hewitt. A needlepoint interest in contemporary music years after construction began. firescreen close in style to the led her friend, emerson After Mr. Coe’s death in 1955, four additional pieces of original one owned in the 1920s Whithorne, a notable American many of the original furnishings furniture have recently been has also been purchased. three composer, to dedicate his were removed and the building acquired by the foundation and of the original paintings composition, “new York Days became a college. About 70 of added to the great hall, belonging to the Coe family and nights”, to her. A copy of the original pieces have been including two baroque style include Marchese and the sheet music, which is in the returned by family members and armchairs that are almost Marchessa di Lomellini (school archives at Planting fields today there are about 425 identical to a pair of chairs that of Van Dyke), as well as the foundation, includes the furnishing artifacts on view in appear in the 1920s portrait of the Coe children. the dedication. (Continued on page 6)

Piano sheet music became more readily available toward the end of the 19th century, and popular songs and rags were produced by a host of composers. Vaudeville acts also helped popularize the piano, and by the late 1920s the instrument became more broadly used in homes across America. At the same time Broadway musicals, with their rich variety of songs, were becoming ubiquitous and their music was widely published. the large collection of Mai and daughter natalie, Coe’s sheet music in the Planting fields foundation archives, is a testimony to Mai’s commitment to the art of the piano.

the restoration of Mai’s piano is just one small part of the multi- tiered refurnishing plan for Coe hall as we continue to bring back the original sensibility of the rooms that were created by the interior design firm, Charles Emerson Whithorne, “New York Days & Nights” Sheet Music Two baroque style arm chairs and a needle work firescreen recently acquired for the great hall.

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only other piece of original furniture in the great hall that survives is an extremely fine tapestry upholstered settee, which is currently undergoing conservation and will be returned in the spring.

over the last twelve months one hundred artifacts have been added to Coe hall, notably a suit of armor on display in the 17th century cope acquired for the gallery at Coe Hall front hall where one once stood. Another fine addition to the house is the reproduction gilded bed along with eight newly made french style chairs for Mai Coe’s bedroom. there is also a magnificent elizabethan style four poster bed for Mr. Coe’s bedroom similar to one that appears in Mattie hewitt’s 1920s photographs of the room. two high quality needlepoint chairs have been added to the gallery, as well as an extremely fine bishop’s cope in crimson and gold brocade, probably from the 17th century. hewitt’s photographs of Coe hall in the 1920s show a similar style cope originally in the room. these are just some of the many artifacts that have been purchased or donated as part of our centennial celebrations at Planting fields. Suit of armor, a replica of a 16th century Spanish suit of armor. Probably about 1910s-1920s. The Coe family had a suit of armor in their front entrance hall, which designer Charles Duveen used in other house he designed to add an element of antiquity and grandness to the space. Newly acquired antique bed for Mr. Coe’s bedroom Mr. Coe’s original bed, no longer at Coe Hall, photo about 1922

7 8 Unknown variety ‘April Tryst’ ‘C.japonica’ Hardy Camellia

Alive and Well at Planting Fields At the present time, Planting Many of the more modern varieties BY VInCent A. SIMeone of camellias have been acquired Fields owns the largest from Martin Viette nurseries, east norwich, nY, Camellia forest collection of hardy camellias nursery in north Carolina, and Atlantic nurseries in Dix hills, nY. Back when Mr. Coe moved a fine two scientists, Dr. Clifford Parks the north border. Most of these on Long Island, with well over collection of camellias from the Isle and Dr. William Ackerman, older plants are unnamed of Guernsey off the coast of england evaluated and selected camellias selections but more modern name 100 plants gracing the garden Moving forward, we will continue to in 1916, the popular opinion was that would not only be hardy but varieties have been acquired over cultivate hardy camellias and their that camellias could only be grown have ornamental foliage, flowers, the last ten years. A professional beds with their bold texture tender greenhouse counterparts. in a warm greenhouse to protect and growth habit. During the late Long Island grower, David Alm, Amazingly, camellias are extremely them from the cold winter months 60s and early 70s Dr. Parks had was the first to inspire us to try and striking flowers. In tolerant of a variety of growing in the northeast. Back then there an evaluation site at Planting some of the new name varieties. conditions including, shade, sun, were no known hardy varieties or fields just north of the Synoptic Among some of the best varieties addition, Planting Fields still drought, heat, and cold. It is best to plant camellias in the spring, species of camellias that would Garden. once his research was that can be grown in your own offers the largest collection of withstand the wind, ice, or snow of finished, the plants were left in garden are ‘April Kiss’, ‘April keeping them away from a southern harsh new York winters. But since place. thirty plus years later, rose’ and ‘April tryst’, which camellias under glass in the exposure, which can damage them the 1960s, a significant amount of these now mature plants were bloom in April and May as well as during the winter months. there is research has been put into breeding relocated to more visible areas in ‘Winter Star’, ‘Winter Cupid’ and Northeast, which is housed in no doubt that camellias offer and selecting hardy camellias for the arboretum such as the azalea ‘Winter Darling’, which bloom in gardeners endless possibilities in the northern climates. walks, rhododendron park, and the fall and early winter. the Camellia Greenhouse. ‘Akasura’ landscape.

9 10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Coe hALL oPen for the SeASon – MArCh 30th – SePteMBer 30th, 11:30AM – 3:30PM fall & WinTer SeLf GuIDeD VISItS - $3.50 for non-MeMBer/free for MeMBerS • PArK oPen eVerY DAY 9:00AM – 5:00PM

DECEMBER

friday, deceMBer 6TH, 2013 Save the Date Planting Fields Foundation’s saTurday, January 25TH and sunday, January 26TH, 2014 Centennial Celebration, Paradise at Planting Fields Weekend DECK THE HALLS 10:00am – 4:00pm / rain or shine 6:30pm – 9:30pm at coe Hall Come and enjoy a touch of paradise at Planting fields in our Main Cocktail buffet, live music by Bob Greenhouse, featuring live steel drum music, and other programs and events Merrill’s Band, silent auction and on- throughout the weekend. Call Jennifer Lavella at (516) 922-8678 or email: site ice sculpture carving will be part [email protected] for more information. of this special evening to celebrate the centennial of Planting fields (1913-2013). for details, saTurday, feBruary 22nd and sunday, feBruary 23rd, 2014 reservations, or sponsorship Camellia House Weekend opportunities, contact Jennifer 10:00am – 4:00pm / rain or shine Lavella (516) 922-8678 or Come and enjoy our Annual Camellia house Weekend featuring live music, [email protected]. walking tours of the Camellia house, activities for children. Coe hall open for self-guided visits. Call Jennifer Lavella at (516) 922-8678 or email: [email protected] for more information. Holiday Decorations at Coe Hall The Main Greenhouse

sunday, deceMBer 22nd, 2013 sunday, deceMBer 8TH, 2013 friday, deceMBer 13TH, 2013 Holiday Sing-A-Long and Connoisseurs Day 9th Annual Tree Lighting Sing-In, An Afternoon of Holiday Music 12:00pm – 4:00pm at coe Hall and Visit from Santa free for Members free admission! free activities! 2:00pm and 4:00pm / coe Hall $3.50 non-Members no Parking fee! $10 non-Members / free for 6:00pm – 8:00pm Members Come see and hear about new Tree will be lit at 6:00pm sharp! acquisitions at Coe hall. tours led saTurday, deceMBer 14TH and the QuArtet that everyone loves by henry B. Joyce, executive Director, Delight in all kinds of holiday sunday, deceMBer 15TH, 2013 returns to Planting fields—featuring and Gwendolyn L. Smith, Curator, excitement at Planting fields Holiday Weekend at Coe Hall the fAMouS "12 DAYS of on the half hour. Last tour will be including caroling by the Barber 11:00am – 4:00pm both days ChrIStMAS" audience given at 3:30pm. Piano music played Shop Quartet, hot Cocoa and participation blockbuster! Your experience Coe hall Mansion continuously on the restored 1913 refreshments at the hay Barn/Visitor favorite holiday songs, beautifully decorated in holiday style. See Steinway by Jack Kohl. no Center, Coe hall Mansion decorated performed by frances C. roberts Santa, the Madrigal Singers, and reservation required, for more for the season will be open for self- and Company. for tickets contact watch Scrooge (Saturday) or Jack information please contact: guided visits. Visit with Santa until Jennifer Lavella (516) 922-8678 or frost (Sunday) by Plaza theatrical The Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter Gwendolyn L. Smith at 7:30pm in Main Greenhouse email: [email protected]. Productions in the great hall. Show (516)-922-8680 or email: Classroom. for more information times for Scrooge and Jack frost are [email protected]. please contact Jennifer Lavella onGoInG 2:30pm both days. for more Poinsettia & Cyclamen (516)922-8678 or email: Camellia information please contact Jennifer [email protected] Greenhouse Display Lavella (516) 922-8678 or email: 10:00am – 4:00pm daily House Weekend [email protected] Main greenhouse 11 12 CALENDAR OF EVENTS The New Sensory Garden and Music at the Mansion l A neW ConCert SerIeS 2013-14 Entrance Pavilion at Planting Fields Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at every concert

reSerVAtIonS reQuIreD. for tICKetS CALL or eMAIL: the Sensory Garden is currently Antigone Zaharakis (516) 922-8668, [email protected] under construction atop of the old or Jennifer Lavella (516) 922-8678, [email protected] root cellar. the new garden is Admission: $20 non-Member / free for Members designed in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) guidelines and allows visitors of all abilities to enjoy their experience. the concept for the Sensory Garden was initiated by Planting fields foundation trustees Peter tilles and The Tilles Family: From left to right: Jason Wilensky, Brenda (Tilles) Wilensky, richard W. Gibney, rLA and is a Dori Tilles, Peter Tilles, Diana (Tilles) Plotnitzky, Randy Plotnitzky joint venture with the new York State office of Parks recreation and historic Preservation. new York State Friday, October 11, 2013 Friday, November 22, 2013 Friday, December 13, 2013 Parks Commissioner rose harvey Matt6:00 pm Marshakat Coe Hall & Band Brasil6:00 pm at Guitar Coe Hall Duo 6:00Vis-à-Vis pm at Coe Hall has been instrumental in helping the Sensory Garden become a reality and Contemporary jazz guitarist Matt Marshak Brasil Guitar Duo, a 2006 winner of the Vis-à-vis Project is a duo made up of we are grateful for all of her support. taps into the wonderful diversity of music in Concert Artists Guild International Eurasian Musicians, Nadia Khoda (Ukraine) Colors of Me (Nuance Music Group), shading Competition, and hailed by Classical Guitar and Nurmira Greenberg (Kyrgyzstan), his classic and fluid style with jazz, blues, magazine for its "maturity of musicianship classically trained and award-winning If you would like to help support the rock, pop and even down-home boogie. and technical virtuosity," is equally at home musicians whose backgrounds extend to rich new Sensory Garden or would like Marshak’s seventh major release follows on a classical or a world-music series. Its folk traditions of The Silk Road, popular additional information please contact: 2011’s highly received Urban Folktales, innovative programming features a seamless music and beyon d. Their vibrant Henry Joyce, Executive Director which captured a sophisticated late-night blend of traditional and Brazilian works, performances mix East with West, classical [email protected] vibe and boasted a No. 1 song on the 2011 resulting in a full global touring schedule and with rock, acoustic with electronic, and (Left to right): Vincent Simeone, Dave Gugerty, Rose Harvey, Peter Tilles, indie jazz chart, “Silent Knowing.” a growing catalogue of critically acclaimed familiar with groundbreaking. Lilly McGurk, Development Officer Senator Carl Marcellino, Hal Davidson, Richard W. Gibney, RLA, Henry B. Joyce, recordings. [email protected] Hannah Burns, Jennifer Wiggins, Constance Haydock, George Gorman

The Foundation thanks all contributors

Peter & Doris tilles robert Bernard-Capital one, n.A. ron horowitz roger rechler foundation frank & Mildred feinberg David & Sondra Mack the Bahnik foundation, Inc. robert & Margaret foschi foundation frank & rita Castagna robert & elizabeth Pitts, Jr. eduardo Mestre the Marion o. and Maximilian e. hoffman Wells fargo Advisors Christine & Peter Pell Friday, January 17, 2014 Friday, February 7, 2014 Friday, March 14, 2014 foundation, Inc. Linda Lynch harold Deitz 6:00 pm at Coe Hall 6:00 pm at Coe Hall 6:00 pm at Coe Hall Peter tiberio Michael Montagnino David Maisel The Dolce Ensemble La Vie En Rose Oh la la! Dr. James & elizabeth Watson Anthony Sacco Lois Pagliaro The Dolce Ensemble has the most diverse La Vie En Rose is a marriage of French Since its formation in 2009, Oh La La! has robert Catell hal & Shirley eis Clarence Michalis repertoire of any string ensemble in the Chanson and Golden Age swing, with a earned rave reviews throughout the USA and hal Davidson & Sally Peters Leonard Koval-WeiserMazars Mary Jean Gulden metropolitan area. They are all classically repertoire of timeless American standards France and have quickly become one of the Sholom & Zuckerbrot realty, LLC Samuel and nora Wolcott robert McLane trained musicians and graduates of major and French jazz songs: old classics with a hot top classic jazz bands on the east coast. Led edith & Sanford Zuckerbrot Stanley Bergman-henry Schein Jennifer Wiggins conservatories. Their amazing repertoire twist celebrating France, love and music. by French Chanteuse, Marie Michèle, Oh La rachel & franklin Zuckerbrot Difazio Power & electric Charles Merendino ranges from the classics to rock. In addition They create a bridge between the old world La! was formed while its members were all Dr. robert & eleanore Bass Steven Klar foundation hugh Mettham to delighting audiences with Beethoven, and the new, between French charm, studying at the prestigious Berklee College Marjorie A. Matheson Mainsail Development William Sanders Borodin and Ravel—their arrangements of American glam and contemporary pop. With of Music in Boston, MA. The band prides the Donald and Barba ra Zucker Philip Pool Antigone Zaharakis Queen, Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones the melodious voice of French native singer- itself on performing an eclectic mix of classic foundation Joseph rumbough rita Sharkey absolutely sparkle! songwriter Violette and her musicians from jazz, chanson française and Brazilia n music, Daniel tobin enrique Senior, Jr. around the world, all the ingredients are all with painstaking attention to authenticity. John & Christina Bransfield Donald tobin gathered to make it hot and keep you swinging all night.

13 14 The Sustainability Farm Celebrates its Camellia House Restoration After Sandy Third Season at Planting Fields BY LILLY MCGurK BY LILLY MCGurK

the north side of the Camellia Materials were ordered from rough Greenhouse suffered extensive Brothers, Inc., a company based in damage from a fallen pine tree cast Cincinnati, ohio. they designed upon the roof by the fierce winds of and manufactured all the gutters, Superstorm Sandy. the metal and frames, glazing bars, and glass that The Sustainability Farm Team brick supports were rendered needed to be replaced, as well as unstable, and much of the customizing specific pieces to aluminum framing was damaged ensure the integrity of the the Sustainability farm, founded helps attract beneficial insects as extensively by the impact. Crucial greenhouse’s original historical by Wendy and Gary Kaplan, is well as providing a calming repairs were in order and a structure. Shipments of crates celebrating its third season at backdrop for this very creative and temporary roof was installed to seal arrived that housed the materials Planting fields. the garden’s main innovative farm. throughout the off the structure until repairs could and the crew be gan reconstructing focus is to provide a place for season participants of this adults with cognitive and program improve their social, begin. thankfully, no ne of the the greenhouse piece by piece. the behavioral issues to acquire motor and workplace skills as well camellias were damaged. main structure of the greenhouse occupational skills while working in as their sense of accomplishment was reinforced with concrete to an authentic environment that and well-being. the staff helps richard Kuhns and his crew from stabilize the adjoining frame and generates revenue within the local foster acceptance and patience Buckeye Construction Company brick foundation. tempered glass community. this Community while making sure that every CSA arrived immediately to remove the was used primarily throughout the Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm member is getting their fair share debris. they sealed off the structure greenhouse; in a few areas that produces high quality vegetables of the fruits of their labor. with an interim plastic roof After stabilizing the needed a custom fit, annealed glass that are shared by its members. If you are interested in becoming a covering. the temporary structure greenhouse, plans were was used instead since it could be there is a much greater degree of CSA member please contact was devised by utilizing two sheets cut to fit on site. consumer involvement since the Wendy Kaplan at 516-674-9069. of heavy commercial grade plastic assembled to restore and members fund the entire season, Please sign up as early as March and incorporating air between the reinforce the structure and Within weeks the restoration was allowing the staff to focus on 2014 since there are a limited two layers, creating a bubble effect completed and the Camellia house quality, not quantity. structured rows that run side by number of shares available for the so that water would not pool up return the Camellia House was r e-opened for visitors to this simple and orderly garden is side with each other, surrounded season. the 2014 season runs and add a ny weight to the back to its original brilliance. experience all the splendor of the designed with a wide variety of by a natural wildflower border that June through october. temporary roof. historic camellia collection.

15 16 Recent Events Champagne Party

Arbor Day Family Festival

Fall Festival Plein Air Landscape Painting with Annie Shaver-Crandell

Tango Performance Bluegrass Party Dining By Rail “All Aboard” Preview Party Summer Concert Series

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Henry B. Joyce The 2013 Crop of Interns was a Good One! New Intern at Coe Hall Executive Director tel: 516-922-0479 BY VInCent A. SIMeone [email protected]

Andrea Crivello is a recent graduate of Long Island Michelle Benes university C.W. Post with a bachelor’s degree Membership Coordinator horticulture and landscape design. experienced weekly field trips to Magna Cum Laude of fine Arts in Art history. She tel: 516-922-8682 [email protected] Since 1987, Planting Fields emily Benazzi is enrolled in SunY other local public and private started as a volunteer docent in Coe hall giving tours to visitors and gaining knowledge of the Coe has hosted both domestic and eSf studying forest technology. gardens, nurseries, and growers Andrea Crivello family history and Gold Coast life on Long Island. international students as part taylor fehmel is attending the while interacting with many Curatorial Intern university of Delaware and majoring horticultural professionals. this After a year and half she was chosen as a Curatorial [email protected] of a comprehensive internship in landscape horticulture and year the interns visited hofstra Intern this past summer, since then, she has been Elsa Eisenberg program. design. rachel hillegas is also at Arboretum, old Westbury Gardens, working on various collections and exhibition related projects. Group Tours and Volunteer Coordinator SunY eSf an d is attending the north fork nurseries, Landcraft tel: 516-922-8670 ranger School. Amelia neal is environmentals, the Sunken forest [email protected] Since then, the internship program attending Alfred State, majoring in at fire Island, the new York Previously, Andrea was a Page at Island trees Public has grown and now accepts 7-8 horticulture. ellie taylor is enrolled Botanical Garden and more. these Library where she was involved with creating Laraine Giardina Finance Manager students per year. this program in the plant sciences department at networking opportunities will be displays and programs for children’s crafts and summer reading programs. her first introduction working with exhibitions was in a museum studies tel: 516-922-8672 offers practical, hands on Cornell university. All of these invaluable to the interns as they [email protected] experience in the field, allowing students have worked very hard to navigate along their career path. class in hillwood Art Museum and a volunteer for the nassau County students to apply the knowledge prune, weed, mulch, water, and Museum of Art and the Long Island Museum Association. Jennifer Lavella they learned in the classroom. the maintain the vast plant collections We are so thankful to the Planting Director of Marketing and Special Events program is designed to Andrea is currently involved in community organizations and donates her tel: 516-922-8678 on the grounds. In addition, Jeff fields foundation and the Board [email protected] accommodate students enrolled in Siegler just graduated from the of trustees for continually time and talents to help raise awareness for the March of Dimes, Light the university programs with disciplines university of Arkansas, receiving his supporting this program. the night walks, and the ronald McDonald house. She is also on the C.W. Post Lilly McGurk in horticulture, landscape design, Bachelors of Science in horticulture. interns have become an important equestrian team, C.W. Post Pioneerettes Kick Line team and speaks Italian Development Officer environmental science, ecology, he will be staying for close to six part of the arboretum staff working and french. A modern day renaissance woman, Andrea always has had an tel: 516-922-8676 [email protected] botany and other related fields. months helping to maintain the side by side with permanent appreciation for history, and a passion for both creating and studying art. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to be working at Planting fields. valuable greenhouse collections. employees on many worthy Rosemarie Papayanopulous this year the program was projects. this program is such a Librarian highlighted by seven dedicated not only did the interns receive vital part of the care and tel: 516-922-8631 students from a wide variety of useful information while working in maintenance of the 409 acres that backgrounds. Ashley Baker is Frank Smith the gardens and in the Planting fields has to offer. We are Curatorial Assistant enrolled in SunY Delhi majoring in greenhouses, but they also thankful to have them! Something [email protected]

for Everyone Gwendolyn L. Smith Curator the gift shop is fully stocked and tel: 516-922-8680 ready for the fall season. We have [email protected] acquired some very beautiful and unique items that will be great Antigone Zaharakis holiday presents for your loved ones. Education Coordinator tel: 516-922-8668 from walking sticks to wind chimes, [email protected] there is a wonderful selection for the gardener, hiker, decorator and toy Evergreen is published by lover. A beautiful assortment of Planting fields foundation. stationary, vases, trays, books and Copyright © 2013 Graphic Design by Amy herling toys will please everyone on your gift [email protected] list. All purchases help support Planting fields programs. the Gift Planting fields foundation Shop is open daily from 11:00 a.m. 1395 Planting fields road to 4:00 p.m. in the Visitor’s Center. P.o. Box 660 oyster Bay, nY 11771 Don’t forget to mention your www.plantingfields.org membership status for a 10% tel: 516-922-9210 discount on your entire purchase. fax: 516-922-9226 We hope to see you soon. A group of summer interns at Planting Fields Photo: BILL BArASh

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