4 - Southpoint Sun
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Wheatley Horticultural society unveils plans for arboretum By Greg Coulter Wheatley community spirit continues to thrive and bounce back from last year’s explosion. The members of the Wheatley Horticultural Society are just one of many groups that continue to improve the village and surrounding area. They recently spearheaded a communi-
ty-wide initiative to improve the local park area gardens and continue with the main street’s flower and hanging baskets, faithfully watered by Scott Makey. Their latest project kicked off on Saturday, July 9 with a flag raising ceremony at the Wheatley Area Arena to celebrate the Year of the Garden.
Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff, left, watches as C-K councillor Melissa Harrigan addresses the guests along with Horticulrutal Society President Donna Matier, right. Sun photos by Greg Coulter
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The ceremony also included a tree planting to kick off the new Arboretum and Learning Trail located just north of the ball diamonds. After the ceremony, eight homeowners teamed with the group to open their properties for the first ever garden tour. The tour was very successful with over 100 tickets sold and also featured refreshments and baked goods. Proceeds raised from the tour and a raffle will go directly to the purchase of trees, information signs, benches and workout equipment for the new learning trail. President Donna Matier noted that Canada becomes the first country to celebrate the Year of the Garden, inviting Canadians to “Live the Garden Life” and discover the positive effects of gardening. Dignitaries on hand included Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Caniff, Ward 1 Councillor Melissa Harrigan, Genevieve Champagne, CK Active Transportation and Special Events co-ordinator,
and Steve DeGoey from Peanut Centre Nursery, as
well as the Horticultural Society Board of Directors
and volunteers.
Members of the Horticultural Society at unveiling of the Arboretum and Learning Trail plans. From left are Sophie Jefferson, Crystal Bilinski, Holly Omstead-McRae, Marg Laman, Donna Matier, Kim Robinson, Barb Carson and Julie Mills.
Members of the Wheatley Horticultural Society gather at Wenzler’s Landing to fine tune the details of the upcoming Wheatley garden tour on July 9.
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