OPERATION WILDFLOWER GRANTS AND AWARDS

            As the 2007-2009 Wildflower Grants and Awards Chairman, I want you to be aware of the grants and awards that are available to clubs, states, and districts.  Grants of up to $500.00 may be given for educational programs, symposia and workshops on native plants/wildflowers.  These events must be more than a two hour program and I am attaching the criteria for these grants.

            There are three NGC Wildflower Awards available. Each is divided into several size categories, giving applicants a fair chance to win. Awards of up to $1,000.00 may be given. These awards are definately worth an application, but we need to get the word out about them.  It seems that some Awards Chairmen do not have the necessary information, perhaps because they do not receive the National Gardener Magazine, where all the awards information is given in the fall issue in the odd years -so this year- Please make sure that you have the information to pass on to the clubs and states. 

I am attaching this information re wildflower awards and also grants.  Please feel free to communicate with me, I am very happy to answer any questions you may have. I usually answer quickly unless I am in Maine, where I will be for a couple of weeks in early August. 

            Please know that there is a new NGC Wildflower Chairman and she will deal with specific question re wildflowers/native plants. She is Joan Ochs.  I will just be in charge of the wildflower grants and awards.

            I look forward to working with you during the next two years and PLEASE let me know if I can help in any way.

Sincerely,

Sue Redden

NGC Wildflower Grant and Awards Chairman.

sueredden@verizon.net

245-8215

16 Appian Way

Barrington, RI 02806.

Click HERE for information about applying for these awards!!!