RECENT ACTIVITIES

 AAS COMPETITION GARDEN WALK: FIRST PLACE!!!

A WHIMSICAL GARDEN: SHOE-BEE-DEW!

As part of the 2023 AAS Competition, Friends of Noelridge and Greenhouse Staff hosted this themed garden walk on August 8th to showcase the All-American Selection Garden with winning plant varieties displayed in and around shoes (many donated by local celebrities) and bee decor. Kids were able to ‘plant’ their own pair of shoes and leave with the tire caterpillar in the updated Children’s Garden area. Turnout was great and we were awarded FIRST PLACE !

And it's ALL because of our dedicated staff & volunteers.From conception to completion, our talented & hard working volunteers can be so proud of themselves. Thank you!

Thank you also to our sponsors: Great America Financial Services Corp, Fleet Farm, Bass Farms, Blooms Garden Center, Theisens, Natural Whimsey, Weiss Home Improvement, Cedar River Garden Center

Find out more about AAS and the winning entry at https://all-americaselections.org/project/first-place-noelridge-park-gardens-cedar-rapids-iowa/

See our winning video clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aridfYmlIc

New Butterfly Houses donated - July 15, 2023

Cub Scout Pack 39 designed, built, painted and installed 3 butterfly houses in pollinator areas and the Children’s garden area in the Noelridge Gardens. As part of their adventure, they had to complete one useful and fun project using wood. We think the scouts did a wonderful job! Thank you Pack 39 and Cameron, Charlotte, and Jack. We are glad you thought of us and love the new additions to the gardens!