Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden
History
The garden is named after H.I. Gelvin's wife, Mabery, who died in 1971.
Gelvin, as founder of the Forest Preserve District, donated $100,000 to build a garden and designed the garden with the aid of University of Illinois students. The garden was dedicated on June 30, 1974.
In 2014, renovations were conducted to bolster the garden's infrastructure, such as the waterfall, pond, and accessible paths. A ceremony was held on September 12, 2019, to celebrate the completion.
In March 2022, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Museum Capital Grant Program awarded $726,900 in grant funding to the Champaign County Forest Preserve District. The grant helped provide plant production space and upgrade greenhouse infrastructure.
Features
The garden includes waterfalls, a Japanese style red bridge, and a one-acre koi pond. The waterfall and pond are inspired by the Chicago Botanic Garden.
An All-America Selections Display Garden features bedding plants and vegetables.
Operations
It is open during daylight hours; admission is free. Wedding rentals are permitted at this facility.
See also
References
- ^ ""Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden"". Champaign County Forest Preserve District. Retrieved May 5, 2012.
- ^ Benner, Amelia (August 16, 2014). "Renovation ahead for Lake of the Woods gardens". The News-Gazette. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ "Tsurumi Integral to Illinois Pond Overhaul : CEG". www.constructionequipmentguide.com. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ "Renovations complete at Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens". WRSP. September 4, 2019. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ Tietz, Dani (March 15, 2022). "CCFPD gets grant to improve Mabery Gelvin Botanical Garden - Mahomet Daily". Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ "Our Town Mahomet: Exploring the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens". WCIA.com. June 4, 2018. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ Hammie, Jessica (August 17, 2023). "Stroll through the botanical garden at Lake of the Woods - SPlog". Smile Politely — Champaign-Urbana's Culture Magazine. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- ^ "Champaign County Forest Preserve District > Forest Preserves > Facility Rentals > Lake of the Woods Facility Rentals". www.ccfpd.org. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
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