GARDEN NEWS Spring 2018 Thank You for Helping us Grow TABLE OF by Dave Barnett, Board President CONTENTS Dear Friends of the Garden, Director’s Note 2 Over the years, we have encouraged you to “Come Grow with Us”. Apparently, it is working and some kind of magic fertilizer has been sprinkled on the West Virginia Botanic Garden. Appreciating George W. Longenecker 3 Late Summer Night’s Dream 3 We finished 2017 with a year-end appeal goal ofplanted $30,000 and and parking all of you was helped expanded reach for that goal and more! In 2017, gardens were Varieties, Hybrids, Sports, 4 and Cultivars Hundreds participated in a wide array of activitiesthe ever-growing and more daily children use of enjoyed the garden. summer Friends of the WVBG 5 and Other Donors camps. We hosted a fabulous and delicious dinner series, a Late Summer Party that WVBG Spring 2018 Activities 6 was the best party of the summer, and a The Wild, the Innocent, and 9 celebration recognizing WVBG’s founder the WV Botanic Garden and workhorse, George Longenecker. For Wintering Bird Community 10 WVBG past President, Bill Johnson (right) presents George me it was hard to keep up with all the Use of West Virginia Wetlands W. Longenecker with a Life Director certificate at an event in wonderful activity at the garden. Thanks September 2017. Photo by Randall Smith. to all the garden employees, volunteers and WVBG Members Receive 11 Discounts at Businesses the direction of our past President, Bill Johnson. With Bill’s leadership and direction WVBG has made huge leaps and bounds and fortunately for us, he will continue his service as Board Year-round Learning and Fun 11 Treasurer. for Children at the WVBG Volunteers Are at the Heart 12 Hopefully as you read this spring will be in the air and you are enjoying the longer days. of Our Garden Hundreds of bulbs were planted this past fall by our Executive Director and volunteers. I’m sure it will be a quite a show this spring and even more so in future springs to come. I am WVBG Featured in History 12 Publications humbled that the Board asked and elected me as President. I hope to see you at the Garden this year and welcome your input and ideas. The Garden is open daily dawn to dusk. Admission is free! WEST VIRGINIA BOTANIC GARDEN, INC. Director’s Note BOARD OF DIRECTORS by Bill Mills, Executive Director Bill Mills, Executive Director Dave Barnett, President As I write this, the world outside my window is deeply frozen. There are far Shawn Grushecky, Vice-president Jodie Jackson, Secretary tracks of skis and there are many tracks from Bill Johnson, Treasurer fewer tracks in the snow from passers-by and even cars, but there are the distinct Linda Bagby creatures. These are my favorite tracks of all. Of Patrick Biafore course many deer travel here, but I have also Rodney Brundage seen squirrel, coyote, fox, rabbit and a plethora Victoria Cather of delicate bird tracks. The natural world of the Vince Collins Hope Covey Garden is very much alive. Leisha Elliott Nancy Elliott This fall Katherine Lewis from WVU set up a Zach Fowler series of mist nets to study and band birds in Jonathan Hall A winter view of the Yagle Garden. Andrea Horton Photo by Bill Mills. the wetlands. Sparrows were her focus. Look Jan Mitchell for her article in this Newsletter. The Garden is Janet Paladino David Samuel used extensively as a classroom for University students. Many kinds of research Jennifer Selin are conducted here; water quality, taxonomy and plant pathology to name a few. Sally Taylor It is always a pleasure to come across these scholars while they are conducting Jack Thompson their research. LIFE DIRECTORS George W. Longenecker Frank Scafella ManyThe response donors commentedto our 2017 onAnnual the good Appeal work was that overwhelming. is happening Over at the $36,000 West Virginia has STAFF Botanicbeen donated, Garden. exceeding The Annual our Appeal $30,000 and goal. membership We deeply donationsappreciate help every fund donation. the Cheryl Carnegie, Administrative Assistant Stacy Clovis-Woofter, Educator Phil Cole, Assistant Site Manager are a testament to the enthusiasm and belief of the community and the state Kay Jones, Volunteer Coordinator forvery this important organization. day to Contributions day operations from of the around Garden. the Thesestate and financial region commitments show that Erin Smaldone, Education Director belief in our mission has grown far beyond Morgantown. MAILING ADDRESS West Virginia Botanic Garden Grant funding from the City of Morgantown and Monongalia County Commission 714 Venture Drive, PMB #121 Morgantown, WV 26508-7306 (304) 322-2093 debris from previous construction. We are thankful to them for their long time support.have allowed us to add additional parking and to clear away the final logs and GARDEN LOCATION 1061 Tyrone Road The New Year brings forth a new slate of educational opportunities, nature and Morgantown, WV 26508 science camps, social opportunities, and newly planted and enhanced gardens. www.wvbg.org Keep your eyes out for a new series of dinners and picnics here at the Garden. The West Virginia Botanic Garden, Inc. is incorporated in West Virginia as a mature tree peonies will come forth with their remarkably elegant blooms. They tax-exempt, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) canThousands be found of at new the bulbs entrance will plantingsbe blooming. as well We asare the hoping lower that parking recently-gifted lot. organization. Contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law. West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration Every day is unique at the Garden, be it for the quality and financial documents for the West Virginia Botanic Garden, Inc. from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does warblersof the sunset, stopping the wetland by during filled migration, with water the fromcall of a the not imply endorsement. owlspassing in thestorm, forest the or scent a new of frienddecaying you leaves, may meet a flock while of NEWSLETTER on a hike or run. I encourage you to visit often and Editor: Erin Smaldone experience these earthly pleasures. There is always Copy Editors: Cheryl Carnegie & Dave Smaldone Designer: Lisa Bridges something new to appreciate, good for the body and Contributors: Linda Bagby, Dave Barnett, Victoria soul. Cather, Kay Jones, Katharine Lewis, Bill Mills, Paul Poling, Erin Smaldone, & Jon Weems. Winter beauty along the Reservoir Loop Trail. Photo by Bill Mills. 2 Spring 2018 WishingBill Mills all a healthy and inspired 2018. Executive Director Appreciating George W. Longenecker by Linda Bagby, Board Member Executive Director, George W. Longenecker. George was the founder and driving force behind On September 23, 2017, the WVBG hosted an appreciation event in honor of long-time the Garden for more than 30 years. Under his leadership, the WVBG was incorporated as a non-profit tax exempt 501 (c)(3) charitablehad organization. previously housedAfter years the Tibbsof searching, Run Reservoir. a location for the Garden was finally identified—the land that grow the Botanic Garden there and reenergized George W. Longenecker poses with theIn 2000, organization George began needed the to grassroots fund and to effort administer to the plaque naming the Shade Garden in his honor. Photo by Dave Smaldone. it. Since then roads, parking areas, and about garden areas. All the utilities and infrastructure for future development had to befive brought miles of down trails from have Tyronebeen constructed Road to the to reservoir connect thebasin natural level. andWhen designed this was George and his wife Caryol (2nd & 3rd from left) enjoy a song by Chris Haddox. Also pictured are Linda Bagby, Bill Johnson, Bill Mills, and Jodie accomplished, it enabled the WVBG to construct its first building, a solar-powered Jackson. Photo by Randall Smith. pivotalWelcome role Center, in the which development was completed of the Garden, in 2016. the After WVBG all thesenamed years a garden of dedicated that he designed and created in his honor. He alsoservice, became George a Life Director stepped of down the WVBG as Executive Board Directorof Directors in 2016. and received In recognition a key to of the his City of Morgantown from the Mayor, William Kawecki. Singer/songwriter Chris Haddox performed a song he had composed in George’s honor. A photo memory book was presented that highlighted a small sample of the many experiences that were shared with George over the years. 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