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The Friends of Birch State Park will host a fundraising event at the Fort Lauderdale Garden Club’s Garden Center located within Hugh Taylor Birch State Park at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. This year’s event is chaired by Ginny Miller with funds raised to support the Friends of Birch State Park and its efforts to enhance the park. Funds raised will be matched dollar for dollar through an up to $50,000 matching grant pledged by an anonymous donor.
The Host Committee includes: Mimi Bauer, Pamela Baynes, Nancy Blosser, Lori Chevy, Tracy Dunn, Ginny Fujino, Karen Genovese, Alice Jackson, Janet Jordan, Lisa Kitei, Lisa Scott-Founds, Julie Saumsiegle, Jane Smith, Jamie Stiles, Nancy Thies and Ladonna Vieweg.
“We’re very excited to be a part of the Friends of Birch State Park’s efforts to Bring Birch Back,” said Ginny Miller. “
“Thanks to our chair, her host committee and our sponsors, “A Garden Party” will help raise funds to “Bring Birch Back!” after 30 years of neglect,” said Gale Butler, executive director of Friends of Birch State Park, Inc. “Hugh Taylor Birch State Park deserves to be preserved and enhanced for visitors and residents alike to enjoy today and in the future.”
Sponsorships are available at the following levels: Great Egret ($10,000), White Ibis ($5,000), Sandpiper ($2,500) and individual tickets at $150. There will be a silent and live auction followed by a luncheon. Attire is Garden Party Chic.
For more information, visit birchstatepark.org or call (954) 566-0660. Contacts are: Gale Butler at gbutler@birchstatepark.org and Trudy Reilly at treilly@birchstatepark.org.
For additional information, click on the event link.