Red Butte Garden Spring 2022
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Don’t miss a beat this summer! Announcements for the 2022
Outdoor Concert Series Lineup and ticket sales in April
Purchase your membership by midnight, April 19, to be eligible for the member-only presale.
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A New Year, A New Beginning Happy New Year! I am honored to kick off 2022 as the fifth executive director of Red Butte Garden. I am grateful for the kind messages and support I’ve received from so many of you. Together, we are going to have another amazing year. How can I be this sure so early in the new year? Because of our loyal members and the generosity of our donors and volunteers. At the beginning of each new year, we like to acknowledge our donors by listing those organizations and individuals in the newsletter. We were overwhelmed to see that we had a significant increase in the number of donations last year. Because the data from 2020 is skewed by the impact of the pandemic, we compared donations received in 2019 to those in 2021. This revealed a 12% increase, which is remarkable given all the ups and downs of the last year. We saw a similar growth in memberships, and we expect this trend to continue as we open up more programming and in-person events. While that’s great news, I think it’s even more impressive to note that the number of small donations increased by 23%. While I can’t be sure, my sense is that people felt the impact when access to the Garden was curtailed and responded with this increase in support. We sought to fill the gap in in-person programming with online communications and social media campaigns, which lead to an increase in engagement from our social media followers. As for our volunteers, not all of them were ready to return to the Garden due to COVID. We had about 100 fewer members on the team this last year. But when looking at the number of hours that they contributed, this smaller crew worked an amazing 23% more hours than those logged for 2019. With this kind of support and the reassurance of knowing how much the Garden means to all of you who continue to show up, lend a hand, and give your time and resources—how could we be anything but optimistic about our future?
Derrek Hanson, Executive Director
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IN THIS ISSUE VOLUME 14 ISSUE 1 ON THE COVER
Malus 'Prairiefire' (crabapple) along the Floral Walk Photo by Jason Baker EDITORS
Jayne Anderson Kate Randall
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ANOTHER AMAZING YEAR, BECAUSE OF YOU By Angela Wilcox
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INTEGRATING HERBS INTO YOUR GARDEN By Danielle Frohn
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A NOTE OF THANKS TO OUR EXCEPTIONAL VOLUNTEERS By Julie Duckett
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Julie Duckett Danielle Frohn Angela Wilcox CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Jason Baker Peter Cain MaryJo Dalton Austin Diamond Glenn Eurick Jesse Faatz Janine Hutchinson Susie McNutt Robert F. Pendergrast Kate Randall Heidi Simper Dave Titesnor
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Ballet West performance in the Amphitheatre last August. Photo by Beau Pearson.
ANOTHER AMAZING YEAR, BECAUSE OF YOU Reflecting on the year that was 2021, we’ve come to one conclusion about our loyal members, generous donors, and dedicated volunteers—you like us. You really, really like us! And you never wavered in your support of Red Butte Garden. After a challenging and uncertain 2020, you came back in force as we resumed usual programming and services in 2021. From concerts to summer camps, Botany Boxes to BOOtanical, you helped us build bridges, literally and figuratively, to reinforce and expand our impact in communities throughout Utah and beyond. Thanks to private donations, we were able to serve over 2,800 children through our community outreach and on-site youth programs designed to build an appreciation and understanding of plants and our larger ecosystem. We modified our award-winning Botany Bin program to create individualized Botany Boxes for 9,614 school children in 98 schools statewide, to enable them to conduct their own experiments and research at home, bridging online instruction with realworld experiences. Your support helped bridge our social distances by allowing us to come together once again last summer to enjoy artists from all over the world at our Outdoor Concert Series. Against many odds, we were able to pull off a full season of performances where nearly 62,000 folks could get footloose with Kenny Loggins and real with Lukas Nelson; be mesmerized by YoYo Ma and hypnotized by Khruangbin; and stay human with Michael Franti while wearing cheap sunglasses with ZZ Top. Also with your support, we built another bridge to the arts by showcasing the talents of Ballet West dancers and Sundance Institute filmmakers on our amphitheatre stage. redbuttegarden.org
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Our gardens were fortified through the tireless efforts of our dedicated staff and volunteers who were buoyed by a resounding show of support of our year-end campaign to fund general operating needs. No garden grows unattended, and staffing is Red Butte’s greatest operating expense. Our conservation efforts bridged time with our continued research into the Four Corners Potato and collaborations with Indigenous populations to protect and better document the plant. We bridged the gap to homebound, elderly, and underserved constituents through the expansion of online classes and adult workshops. And for almost an entire month, we reimagined the Garden into a fairytale haunt to transport guests of all ages to a magical kingdom of BOOtanical proportions—delighting the senses and sensibilities of nearly 11,000 garden ghouls. Last but not least, we opened our newest public attraction, the Six Bridges Trail where we literally built six bridges over Red Butte’s namesake creek. This new feature connects guests of all ages and abilities with a previously inaccessible portion of the Garden. A vision of our late founder and benefactor Zeke Dumke Jr., the Six Bridges Trail has quickly become a visitor favorite since its quiet unveiling this past fall. We have achieved many great things this past year, all thanks to your unwavering support. And for that, we are immeasurably grateful and humbled. We feel loved—really, really loved. We hope the feeling is mutual. Top: The Sea Witch Grotto and The Queen of Hearts Garden during BOOtanical Bottom: A portion of the new Six Bridges Trail
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Angela Wilcox manages the Garden’s Concert Donor Club and major gifts programs. A graduate of the University of Utah (BA, Communications), she held development positions at KUED Public Television and the President’s Office prior to joining the Garden in 2016.
INTEGRATING HERBS INTO YOUR GARDEN When some think of herb gardens, they picture potted herbs sitting neatly on the kitchen windowsill waiting to be used, while others imagine an area of a backyard garden dedicated solely to herbs. One overlooked method of herb gardening extends past utility and integrates herbs with other plantings. Imagine experiencing your garden as you rediscover the herbal gems you’ve hidden throughout. When considering where to place herbs in your garden, first consider sun exposure, accessibility, watering needs, and type—such as perennial or annual, woody or herbaceous. Additionally, think about how to integrate your desired plants in a visually appealing way. What kind of plant do you need to fill an empty space? While keeping in mind shape, color, texture, scale, and form, you can figure out how this new addition will interact with existing plants. How will it direct the viewer’s eye? Does it have a similar texture or color, thus blending in? Or does it complement and standout, becoming a focal point? Consider the top photo from the Herb Garden. There is a mix of ornamental plants (roses, king’s spear, blue spruce) and herbs (lavender, nasturtium, calendula). The design uses a mix of annual herbs and a perennial woody herb (lavender) amongst other ornamental perennials, trees, and shrubs. A combination of perennials and shrubs gives a constant structure to the design with the ability to change out a portion each season to try different annuals. This is a good example of using varying forms, textures, scales, and colors to create a balanced design. The conifers in the foreground tie in with the deciduous trees in the background by linking type and structure, moving
Top L: The Herb Garden, Top R: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) Middle: Nasturtium (Nasturtium 'Phoenix') Bottom: Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
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your eye through the design and then back down to the roses in the mid-ground. The change in elevation draws you through the herbs and back to the foreground. Herbs come in many different types—annuals, herbaceous perennials, woody perennials, and even groundcovers. Many produce pollinator-loving, nectar-rich flowers such as borage (Borago officinalis) for bumblebees. Need a drought-tolerant groundcover for your garden path? Grab some thyme (Thymus). A Wings of Night lavender (Lavendula stoechas ‘Wings of Night’) or pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) will provide a growing season of beauty and amazing fragrance. Looking for an idea for an empty space? Curate an herbal tea garden with a rose, holy basil, lemon balm, chamomile, and a spruce, and change it up as you like. We’re getting some exciting herbs together for our spring fundraiser plant sale (including plants mentioned here), and we’d be delighted to point you in the right direction as you integrate herbs into your own garden. Horticulturist Danielle Frohn currently manages the First Impressions Gardens that include the displays at the Garden’s entrance. She joined Red Butte Garden in 2017 and has a BS in Architecture from the University of Utah. Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans)
Annual Spring Plant Sale & Fundraiser A great way to welcome the planting season and support the Garden. Member Benefit Day
Friday, May 6, 1 - 8pm Online registration required for timed admission. Open to the public
Saturday, May 7, 9am - 3pm Located in the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre redbuttegarden.org/events/spring-plant-sale
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Red Butte Garden Volunteers at our Volunteer Appreciation Reception, December 2021.
A NOTE OF THANKS TO OUR EXCEPTIONAL VOLUNTEERS “Thank you” does not begin to describe how grateful we are for all the hours served by our volunteers. We are continually inspired by their generosity, commitment, and effort, which has made this year such a success. We were excited to welcome our volunteers back into the Garden after being shut out for more than a year. In 2021, 286 dedicated volunteers put in 35,964 hours serving as docents and tram drivers, working on crews hosting concerts and events, and assisting staff in our horticulture, membership, curation, and school programs departments. We appreciate their perseverance through the evolving pandemic protocols, floods, extreme heat, and poor air quality that plagued us for much of the season. Our docents, tram drivers, and special events volunteers helped greet and educate individuals who visited the Garden from all over the world. Their patience, friendliness, and knowledge went a long way in educating guests and fostering their love for gardening. We appreciated the support of the concert crew who worked 25 performances in 63 days. One volunteer said she felt like she was part of a family. We saw that through the teamwork and comradery that was shown night after night. Our horticulture crew were especially patient as we addressed staffing shortages and restructured the assignment areas for different sections of the Garden. The volunteers worked tirelessly to help keep the Garden in shape for our guests to enjoy. Our curation and membership volunteers quietly served in the background, but their assistance didn’t go unnoticed. We couldn’t run Red Butte Garden without them helping answer questions and compiling materials for events and mailings. The school programs volunteers shared their knowledge with over 3,000 students this fall. One student commented it was the best day of his life. The volunteers were able to create meaningful connections with students and help inspire the next generation of leaders and scientists—and hopefully a few botanists. Volunteers at Red Butte Garden are the heart and soul of everything we do. There is simply no way that we could pay them back for their gifts of time, attention, care, and love that they extend to the Garden, guests, and staff. Our volunteers are extremely good-natured, funny, smart, nice people. They show up each day ready to learn and share something new, meet other interesting people, and make a difference in our community with their service. We love our volunteers, and we can’t thank them enough for all they do. Volunteer coordinator Julie Duckett joined the Garden in June 2021. She has more than 16 years of experience working with nonprofits and governmental agencies. A Utah native, she enjoys hiking and exploring, and road trips to nearby national parks. redbuttegarden.org
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RED BUTTE GARDEN 2021 DONORS* We sincerely thank our generous supporters. 100,000+ Sandi Behnken ESRR Impact Endowment Fund SecurityNational Mortgage Company Utah Toyota Dealers $10,000 – 99,999 Adams Davis American Endowment Foundation Byron and Deborah Barkley Beehive Cheese Company LLC J. Paul and Susan Christensen Denver Botanic Gardens Andrea DumkeManship and Michael Manship Emma Eccles Jones Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation Christopher and Summer Gibson Gryphyn Design Steel Harmons Grocery Integrated Employer Solutions, Inc. Whitt and Christina Lee National Philanthropic Trust Paul and Landy Nipper Onboard RS Permaplate Company Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation Richards, Brandt, Miller & Nelson Robert S. Carter Foundation, Inc. Salt Lake City School District - T1 Chris Satovick Visit Salt Lake Anonymous Wheeler Foundation Willard L. Eccles Charitable Foundation Charles Williams Woodbury Corporation
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$5000 – 9999 Holly Alden Richard and Susan Anderson Barry Baker Mary and Dee Bangerter J. M. and Sally Barraclough Trip and Melanie Bates David M. Bennett Bill and Victoria Bennion Janice Boes Diane Bradford Thomas and Heidi Brickey Cache Valley Electric Robert Caldwell CCI Mechanical Inc Charities Aid Foundation of America Kyle and Alyse Christensen Camille J. Cornaby Mark C. Crowther Davy Crockett, Inc Deiss Law Pc Desert Pearl Inn Sarah and Matt DeVoll Digital Financial Group ETC Group, LLC Brooke Ewing Michelyn Farnsworth Tina Faust Jeff and Marie Fishman Nicholas and Courtney Gibbs Maureen and Mark Giggey Chet and Carrie Goodwin William and J’Rel Green Gurr Investments, Ltd. George and Patricia Haley Harrison Mitsubishi Ellen and Steve Hotung Susan and Tim Houden Dave and Michele Jenson Jill Johnson Lisa and Jeffrey Jones Brett and Wendy Kelley Kemp and Associates Kern River Gas Transmission Company
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Brian Kessler Kipp and Christian, P.C. Robert and Karla Knox Brad Krassner and Marilyn Corbett Lake Effect Jennifer and Eric Langvardt Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation Robert B. Lence Chris and Kelly Manning Maxway Trucking John and Rachel McCann McCarthey Family Foundation Shane McNeill Medical Acupuncture of New York Ken O. Melby Metro National Title MHTN Architects, Inc. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Mountain Land Design, Inc. Bill and Rhonda Nicoloff Packaging Corp. Of America SLC North Bill Phillips Pinnacle Quality Insight Rob A. Ponte Thomas and Karma Ramsey Ray, Quinney & Nebeker Red Rock Demolition Theodore J. Roxbury SelectHealth Sentinel Security Life Jeff and Gabriela Sessions Skullcandy Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits The Jeffrey and Helen Cardon Foundation Danielle Theall Guy Wadsworth and Rukhsana Lindsey Wasatch Technical Manufacturing Michael and Jennifer Webb Emily Wells
Wells Fargo Commercial Banking Group Stephen C. Yagi Gayle and Samuel Youngblood $2500 – 4999 Alice and Steven Aeschbacher Air-Rite Manufacturing LLC Anonymous Troy and Angie Aramburu Erin Armstrong Stephanie Babalis Andrew Baker John Bergerson Leigh Anne Bernal Liz and Stephen Burgess Tracy Burton and Susan Molitoris Kym and Peter Buttschardt Keith and Kristina Christensen Coda Technologies Nicole S. Cozzo-Banyai Belinda K. Crafts Daybreak Communities Babs and Julie DeLay Claire Dumke-Ryberg and Stephen Ryberg Nicole and Mike Durr Susan and Robert Edwards Mary Ellis Energy West Controls Joel J. Fairley Carol Fineagan John and Carol Firmage Maura and Jason Fowler David and Sherrie Gee Phil Hansen Courtney Henley Henry W. & Leslie M. Eskuche Foundation Ellie Hirshberg Jeffrey and Cynthia Hunt Doug T. Hutchinson Iheartmedia Java Jo’s Donna and David Joss Robyn Keller Kristy Larsen and David Gaskill Kaitlin Lento
Henry J. Louis Toria and James Magleby Vicki McKinney Mountain America Credit Union Cecilia Nackowski Nicholas & Company Inc. Debbie Nisson Eric Parrish John and Susan Paulsen Don and Kathy Pedersen Performance Audio Jason Perry Paul and Lezlie Richardson Rob Schocker Martha and Bill Scott Jolynda Stillman Peggy and Robert Stone Taqueria 27 Tulsa Community Foundation Daniel and Beverly Vargo Wasatch Container, Inc Kasey Webster Bonnie and Paul Weiss Dave and Renee Wentz Westpro Karan A. Williams Donald and Kristin Winder $1000 – 2499 Jim Bach and Cynthia Buckingham Robert and Emily Bonham Mary P. Bronner Jeff and Sara Brunken Burningham Foundation Linda and Thomas Burt Bernice A. Callahan K Ryan Christensen David Classen and Laurie Hofmann Elaine and Steven Clyde Mary Cowen and James Halladay Patty Cox Curt and Mary Crowther Carrie and Randy Drown
Eric and Shellie Eide Barbara and John Feeley Brooke Gordan John and Ilauna Gurr Arlene Hamburg Marty Holding KPMG Foundation Andrea Krupa and Danny Reed Kurt Larsen and Angelina Tsu Anonymous James and Carol Macfarlane Mary Lou Matzinger W. B. and Anne Maxfield Lori McDonald Carole and Randy McDowell Shawn McGarry Virginia G. McOmber Kathryn Moler Richard and Nicole Monsen Kent R. Morby Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Dee Munson and Dave Baldridge Carleen Nutter Linda and Peter Orden Scott Pelichoff Troy Peterson Katherine and David Reymann Steve Roney Patricia A. Ross E. Rod Ross Christopher Sands Chris Shurian Susan Slaugh Jennifer E. Speers Janet Striefel and Craig Hinckley Margie and Theron Tempest The Fanwood Foundation U.S. Charitable Gift Trust UBS Financial Services, Inc. United Way of Salt Lake Michael Varner and Kathleen Digre Joseph S. Viland
Mary Ann Villarreal Wells Fargo Wealth Management Group Rodney White and Michael Williams Ellen Winkler Deborah Wood $500 – 999 ARUP Laboratories Leith Barker Kincade and Janelle Bauer Benevity Community Impact Fund Biofire Diagnostics Susan Bird Brandi J. Bosworth BrightPoint Creative Havilah Clarke David and Karen Dee Zeke and Angela Dumke Elise L. Erler Dane and Kathy Finerfrock Eileen G. Foley Purnima and Bipin Gandhi Delores and Colin Gardner Huntsman Mental Health Institute Marian Ingham Page and Don Juliano Spencer H. Krichbaum Sarah and Thomas Kurrus Dennis and Patricia Lombardi Philip and Sandra McCarthey William and Molly McMahon Millcreek Gardens Ron and Launa Motzkus James and Janis Nania Uzo Ndukwe Mark Neeleman Ruzena S. Novak Stephanie M. Pappas Margaret and Natalie Reiser Lon and Zoe Richardson Alice and Kevin Steiner Peter and Susan Stevens Tina H. Straley Kimberly Strand and Michael Black
Kyle Treadway Steve Van Maren $250 – 499 Christine A. Allred R. Scott and Kathleen Amann Cathy Anderson and Charles King Nana L. Anderson Peter L. Ashdown Ballard Miller Foundation Jayne H. Barnett Donelle and David Benson Patricia Britten Celine Browning John Buckner Christopher and Betsy Burton Patricia K. Callahan Judith S. Cannon Community Foundation of Utah Laura Cratin Stephen and Nicola Dahl Kathryn and Jacques D’Astous Melissa Davis Winston Dines Christian Drolett Dante Esquibel Kelly and Ethan Fisher Christine and Robert Fujinami David and Karen Gribbin Margaret H. Groen Cynthia Hagen Elizabeth and John Hammond Francis and Joan Hanson Jason Harenberg and Kim Sutton Marilyn and Robert Heiner Ralph and Claudia Henricks Terri L. Hoffman Tiana Hood Karineh Hovsepian Charlie and Linda Huebner Robert and Dixie Huefner Marcella Keck and Dave Ullrich Jeanne M. Kimball
David A. Koenig Terry Kogan and Gregory Hatch Richard and Allisha Lachowsky Rich and Sara Lambert Stephen and Janet Lewis Donald and Susan Lewon Michelle Ley Susan L. Loffler Daniel and Deena Lofgren Mary and Roger Lowe Maureen P. McCarthey Larry McNeill Nancy and Martin Merrill Heather Mickler Betsy J. Minden Brittany A. Montrone Christopher and Katie Muck Lindee Nance Raoul and Patricia Nelson Rodney A. Newman Chuck Norlin and Marcia Feldkamp Ann Orton and Emily White Carol Osborn and Daniel Hindert Eric D. Paprocki Jeffrey G. Paris David Parkinson Carolyn Pedone and John Rose Viet Pham Post Office Place Laura and PierreRichard Prosper Tracy Rabdau Linda Rios Michael Risley and Anna Ibele Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Mike Rodarte Mary A. Rokich Jerry Rudisin Greg and Leslie Schlegel Theodore G. Schmidt Schwab Charitable Shiebler Family Foundation Alan Smiley Kim L. Sokolowski
Splendor Beauty LLC Therese and Mike Stangl Ann Taylor and Colin Cowley Tammy Taylor Sherry and Brent Thomas Liam Thornton Philip E. Wannamaker Jason Webster Jackie Wentz Linda M. Wight Samantha and Scott Zinober Tina and Daniel Zvonek $100 – 249 Lila R. Abersold John Ahern Yong Hui Ahn Sherilynn Alba Gloria E. Albrecht James and Kimberly Albro Rana Alexander Zana U. Anderson Margaret and Joseph Anderson Cori Anderson John and Katy Andrews Lisa M. Arnett Robin Aubrey Chris Ball Rosemary and Bruce Baron Dan Bass Barbara Bearnson and Todd Utzinger Bonnie Beck Christina Beckwith and Ronald Rushton Paige Bedharik Keren and Nelson Beebe Sharon and Mike Bertelsen John K. Bevan Vanamala and Arun Bidwai Wayne and Colleen Bingham Pamela and Philip Bleach Ellen Bloedel and Katherine Brown Janis Boettinger and Geno Schupp Beverly Boevers Ronald and Tamra Bolander
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RED BUTTE GARDEN 2021 DONORS* John and Leslie Francis Nancy C. Frandsen Brad Frazee Karen M. Frazer Karl Frazier Deana Froerer Marsha and Jim Gale Ann and Spencer Galt Gregory and Meredith Garcia Stephanie and Josh Garcia Katrina Gardner Cheryl D. Gentle Catherine G. Gerwels Andrea Getts Kim Gianelo and Dean Anderson Caitie Giauque Callan Gies Gerald Gleich and Kristin Leiferman April Goddard Jerry and Marjorie Golden Karen Goodrick Elizabeth Goott Melissa H. Gorman Linda J. Gottschalk Muriel and William Gowski Nicholas Gray Michelle Greer Lezlae Grubb David and Anna Guidry Loree Hagen Judy Hale Kris and Scott Hale Timothy Haran Lisa Hardy Kim Harenberg Mark Harlan Molly Hart Shannon and John Harte John Heagin and Jane Dow Stephanie M. Heinhold J. Hemphill and Nancy Melich Rebekah Hendon Jerrie L. Hendrickson Steve Herron James and Lynne Herron Jennifer Hewson and Chris Scardelletti Charlie and Katie Heyborne Kimberlee Hiatt and Jay Bostwick Jacklyn and Bruce Hill
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Nicole Hillary David and Sue Hoeppner Richard Holubkov and Dai Cui Traci Houghton House of Hope Elizabeth Howell and Thompson Bryan Joseph Hunt Heidi Huntsman Barbara C. Huppe Tony Huston Karen P. Hyde Norma Hyer Kristen Jahn and Mark Saurer Audrey and Philip Jiricko Raquel Johnson James Johnson Jeffrey Johnson Kirtly and Christopher Jones Jay M. Jones Margaret Jones Marilyn Keir Lynne Kerr and Hunter Jackson Steven Klass and TantaLisa Clayton Julia J. Kleinschmidt Eric and Brigitte Klement Natalie Knell Bonnie and John Knudson Paige Kobernick Christina and William Kohlburn Kate Kopischke and Ralph Becker Kyle Koseck Peg Kramer Jacob and Carrie Kresser Brian Lahti Mary N. Lambert Kathy and Michael Landon Vicky Larsen Jill LaSalle Janice Lay Mary Leader Linda Lee Rebecca Leeuwen Devon L. Leftwich Alesha and Steve Lemmon Elizabeth Lendrum and Jerome Broussard Michael Levin Jeanne Lingard
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Kathleen Murray and Ronald Apfelbaum Kevin R. Murray Wallace Nalder John Nerges Peter M. Nicholas Christine Nickerson Jill Nutting and James Harris Rachel O’Crowley and Courtney Case Karen Oliver Reta and Keith Oram James O’Rear and Karen Langley Carolyn L. Orthner John A. Ott Janet Owens and Gregory Floor Natalie Padilla Emily Paskett Peter Patrikis Ashley Patterson and Tom Diegel Dana Patterson and Mark Wuthrich Paulsen Construction Donna Peace Susan Peltier Mary K. Perhai Carolyn and Jason Peters Nora and Ryan Peterson Leslie Peterson and Emily Higgins Sarah Peterson Jessie Pham Adrienne Pilmanis John Pleyte Katie Pollard Michael Pond and Susan Etheridge Kevin and Becky Potts Marcia and John Price Lacey Pyle Kristen and Steve Quinn Kelly Ragsdale Mark Raming and Bonnie Beaty Cory and Amy Reid Phyllis A. Reppucci Anne Rice and Liam Atkinson David Richardson and Amy Wadsworth Sallie Rinderknecht Robin and Gordon Roberts Phil Roberts Melissa Robertson Mark Robertson
Michael Roche Michael and Christee Roderick Steven Rohn Gregg and Carolyn Rosann Gail and Tom Rushing Leslie and John Russell Kate Sandfoss Wayne Schmidt Shauna D. Schmunk Kari Schott Willem Schott Lana and John Schowengerdt August Schultz and Andy Wolcott Christopher I. Seibert Serta Mattress Maria A. Sharp Whitney Shaw Daniel Shaw William E. Sherwood Calli W. Short Annabelle and Dennis Shrieve Rhonda C. Sideris Jacob Sims Cynthia and Stephen Sinclair Jennifer and Doug Skyer Liz and Jonathan Slager Bob and Betty Slingerland Roy M. Smeal Tani Smihula Cole Smith Colleen F. Smith Leonard Smith and Diane Smith Allison Smoot Craig Soffe Kelly Soldan Julie J. Steinmetz Gordon C. Steyaert Karen and Reginald Stirk Bryan and Cheryl Stone Saundie and William Stone Kirk Sundquist Nicole Svee Magann and Gus Magann Vicki and Terry Swanson Stanley and Carla Sydenham John Talbot Heather Talenah and Mark Caldwell
Kaati and Richard Tarr The Garden Club of Cottonwood JJ Thomlinson and Jesse Hoffman Michael Thompson Brian and Lynette Thorn Natalie and Julian Tippets Andrea Truitt Sarah B. Uhle Utah Iris Society Becky and Marinus Vandongen Katherine Varley and Jason Gertz Gary Veloric Nico Vilgiate Heather Walker Clifford and Liana Wallman Elizabeth A. Walsh Mary and Michael Ware Rugile and Robert Wathen Peggy and Scott Watson Nicholas Webb Heather and Mark Weiler Tim and Kari Welsh Jonathan West and Megan Flipse Lori Whitten Judith and James Williamson Alicia Wilson Cheri Wood and David Emmitt Stewart Woolstenhulme Richard Wunder Marti Wymer Ming and AnnElise Xiao Kathy and Norman Younker Jean Zancanella Kimberly and Mike Zarkin Eric Zdilla Jay Zeisneiss Andrey Zharkikh Ernst and Susan Zigerlig Scott Zuckerman and Julie Asch * January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
SPRING 2022 CALENDAR APR 1-30 Garden Poetry Walk In honor of National Poetry Month, the Garden’s 11 poetry boxes will feature the winning poems of our Annual Spring Poetry Contest. APR 9 & 10 Bonsai Show Sat & Sun Discover Bonsai, the Japanese art of growing miniature trees with the Bonsai Club of Utah. APR 2 & 3 Orchid Show Sat & Sun Join the Utah Orchid Society for the largest display of common and exotic orchids in Utah.
EXHIBIT ARTISTS
Top L: Park City Artist Association, Top R: Terry Scopes Bottom L: Art at the Main, Bottom R: Stephanie Saint-Thomas
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ART EXHIBITS
Featuring a range of naturethemed media by Utah artists including photography, watercolor, oil, pastel, mixed media, fiber art, and more. Admission not required to shop. MAR 1-APR 3 Park City Artists Association Group Show Artist Reception Mar 5, 2-5pm APR 12-MAY 1 Terry Scopes “Bold Blooms” MAY 4-23 Art at the Main Group Show
GARDEN EVENTS
MAR, APRIL, MAY Bulbs & Blooms Over 524,000 bulbs promise millions of blooms this spring. Peak daffodil bloom in April. MAR 5 Volunteer Fair Sat, 11am-1pm Learn about our many volunteer opportunities. redbuttegarden.org/events/ volunteer-fair-open-house
APR 25-MAY 1 Garden Member-Only Outdoor Concert Series Presale Mon, 7pm - Online only Tue, 9am - In-person & online Renew your membership by April 19 to participate. Public on sale starts May 2. Details at redbuttegarden.org/ concerts
APR 26 Frederick Law Olmsted Celebration Tue, 5-7pm Partnership with Salt Lake City Garden Club. Festivities and guest lectures honoring America’s foremost landscape architect. Registration required at redbuttegarden.org/ events/frederick-law-olmstedcelebration APR 29 Arbor Day Celebration Fri, 9am-7:30pm ZAP Free Admission Day Enjoy scavenger hunts, tree giveaways, and more. Thanks to funding in part by Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks. MAY 6 & 7 Annual Spring Plant Sale & Fundraiser Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre Fri, 1-8pm - Member benefit day Sat, 9am-3pm - Open to the public Details at redbuttegarden.org/ events/spring-plant-sale
MAR 8 & MAR 10 Summer Camp Registration Opens Tue, 10am - Garden members Thu, 10am - General public redbuttegarden.org/kidsclasses/summer-camp
MAY 27-JUN 19 Stephanie Saint-Thomas
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SPRING 2022 CALENDAR MONTHLY APR-OCT 101 Plants to Know in Utah Thu, 6-8pm Garden members $144 General public $180 MAY 14 Low Tech Mushroom Cultivation Sat, 10am-Noon (online) Garden members $50 General public $55 Optional material fee: $50 ART & DESIGN MAR 5, APR 2, MAY 7 Designing with Fresh Flowers Sat, Noon-2pm Garden members $45 General public $50 Material fee: $50
Flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa 'Toyo Nishiki') CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Find class descriptions and register online at redbuttegarden.org/adulteducation or call 801-581-8454. HORTICULTURE MAR 2-16 Growing Your Own Food Garden: Soil Preparation to Harvest Wed, 6:30-8pm (online) Garden members $79 General public $85 MAR 9 Knowing Your Soil is the Key to Successful Gardening Wed, 6-9pm Garden members $40 General public $45
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MAR 10-12 Rose Pruning in Utah Thu, 6-7:30pm (online) Sat, 10:30am-Noon or 1-2:30pm (in-person) Garden members $50 General public $55 APR 6 Milkweed for Monarchs Wed, 6-7:30pm (online) Garden members $20 General public $25 APR 12 Selecting the Best Roses Wed, 6-7:30pm (online) Garden members $35 General public $39
APR & MAY Art In the Garden for Ages 55+ Sat, 9-10:30am Garden members $40 General public $40 MAY 17-26 Penstemons in Pen & Ink Tue & Thu, 4-7pm (online) Garden members $224 General public $280 HEALTHY LIVING MAR, APR, MAY Mindfulness Meditation Wed, 12-12:25pm (online) Garden members $10 General public $12 MAR, APR, MAY Forest Bathing Sat & Sun, 11am-12:30pm Garden members $25 General public $30
MAR 9, APR 13, MAY 11 Cooking with Plants for a Healthier U Wed, 6-7pm Garden members $44 General public $55 APR 14, MAY 19 Indian Cooking with Purnima Gandhi Thu, 6-8pm (online) Garden members $44 General public $55 MAY 14-JUN 4 Improv on the Amphitheatre Stage Sat, 10-11:30am Garden members $100 General public $110 MAY Yoga in the Garden Tue, 6-7pm Sun, 10-11am Garden members $10 General public $12 MAY, JUN, JUL Qigong/Tai Chi Mon, 9:30-10:30am Garden members $10 General public $12 MAY, JUN, JUL Yoga/Qigong Thu, 5:30-6:30pm Garden members $10 General public $12 MAY, JUN, JUL Awake in this Moment Wed, 10:30-11:30am Garden members $10 General public $12
Details and registration at redbuttegarden.org
CAMP RBG Discover•Learn•Grow
Discover nature, science, art, plants, dance, and more— all while making new friends and exploring the great outdoors this summer. Week-long morning and full-day camps provide fun and enriching outdoor learning for children entering kindergarten through 7th grade.
2022 Partner Camps include: Clark Planetarium, Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum, Natural History Museum of Utah, Tanner Dance, Tracy Aviary, and Wasatch Community Gardens. Garden member registration opens on March 8. Public registration opens on March 10. redbuttegarden.org/kids-classes/summer-camp
ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Boredom Busters Fun, free, nature-inspired activities for families to do at home. redbuttegarden.org/boredom-busters
BY THE NUMBERS
GUIDED GARDEN TOURS
A Community of Support
MAY-SEP Complimentary Garden Tours Mon-Sun, 10am-1pm based on docent availability. Groups of 6 or less. First come, first served. Private Garden Tours Up to 7 guests per docent. Tour price, plus admission: Garden members- $50 per group General public- $75 per group 10-day advanced registration required redbuttegarden.org/plan-your-garden-visit/garden-tours
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11,636 New and renewed memberships
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13,839 Donors funding projects, programs, and staff
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35,963 Volunteer hours fostering a love of gardening
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Non Profit org. US Postage PAID Salt Lake City Permit #1529
300 WAKARA WAY SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84108
2022 ADVISORY BOARD OUR MISSION
Tory Magleby, Chair David Classen, Vice Chair Kym Buttschardt, Secretary Troy Aramburu Erin Armstrong Brandi Bosworth Curt Crowther Jeff Herring Kristy Larsen Ron Motzkus Lindee Nance Steven Price David Reymann Selma Sierra Laura Snow JoLynda Stillman
To connect people with plants and the beauty of living landscapes.
Hours
Please check our website for information regarding our hours of operation.
Contact Us
Visitor Center Private Event Rental Volunteer Membership Donations Class Registration
801.585.0556 801.585.9563 801.585.0899 801.585.7172 801.581.3341 801.581.8454
Website: www.redbuttegarden.org Comments: 801.581.5754 or email pr@redbutte.utah.edu
Emeritus Board Members Sandi Behnken David Gee, Esq.
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