Audubon Park Garden Club
History, Mission, MembershipThe Audubon Park Garden Club was first organized in 1929. Its mission is “to encourage all residents of Audubon Park to promote, through cooperation, the improvement of Audubon Park as a garden and bird center, and to participate in local, state, and national garden and horticultural programs”. Membership in the Garden Club was amended in 2010 to allow non-residents. Current membership is 46 members. Yearly membership dues are $35 per person or $65 per couple. Contact Janet Shumate at 636-0111 or Club President Rose Cantrell at 502-640-5299 for more information.
2025-2026 OfficersPresident: Rose Cantrell
First Vice President: Jane Jonczy Second VP - Beth Donnelly Recording Secretary: TBD Corresponding Secretary: Marie Eff Treasurer: Janet Shumate Other OfficialsParliamentarian: Helen Emily Challis
Auditor: Joanne Bader State Life Members: Joanne Bader, Jane Jonczy, Janet Shumate and Margaret Tanguay Meetings
September to June (except January)
Second Monday Each Month, 1:00 p.m. Audubon Park City Hall 3340 Robin Road (unless otherwise indicated) DonationsCivic Fund Garden Club: Established by the garden club in August 2015 at the request of the City Council. To accept contributions to be used for city improvements.
Donate thru PayPal or mail check to APGC 1218 Falcon Drive Audubon Park Ky 40213. Garden Club Tree restoration: Established by the garden club in 2002 with proceeds being used for special planting projects or tree maintenance. Donate thru PayPal or mail check to APGC 1218 Falcon Drive Audubon Park Ky 40213 Garden Club Photo Gallery |
Ongoing Projects
1. Supporting the care and beautification of parks within Audubon Park.
2. Annual "Festival of the Dogwood" in Audubon Park. Sharing the beauty of our city with all who pass through by spotlighting the dogwood trees and other blooming shrubs during the peak of their blooming season. 3. Ways and Means projects. 4. Encourage residents of Audubon Park to decorate homes and streets during the holiday season. 5. Promote conservation in the home and garden through use of energy efficient lighting and composting. 6. Provide members to serve on the Audubon Park Forest Board. 7. Provide members to participate in Brightside Community Cleanup twice a Year. Memorial Tree and Bench ProgramsThe Audubon Park Garden Club instituted a Memorial Tree and Bench Program in 2006 in conjunction with City Hall. Under these programs, residents or their families/friends can plant a memorial tree or they can sponsor a Memorial Bench in honor or memory of a loved one which would be located within one of the City’s five community parks. Memorial trees can be planted for a cost of $500 and a memorial plaque is provided.
Memorial benches currently cost $3000 each (although the cost may fluctuate depending on material costs and other market factors) which include a bronze plaque with the name of the person(s) to be honored. Application forms should be requested from the City Clerk. To date, Audubon Park has 15 memorial benches scattered within the five City parks. Enjoy a walk through the parks and think of those who have been honored as you stop and rest on their bench. For more information on the Memorial Tree and Bench Program, please click on the link Come Walk in Audubon Park |
Garden Club Programs for 2025-2026 Visitors are Welcome
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September
"River to Faucet" Monday, September 8, 2025 Guest Speaker: Barbara Crow, Community Relations Specialist, Louisville Water Company Audubon Park City Hall (APCH) 3340 Robin Road 1 p.m. October
"Does Your Garden Club Need CPR?" Thursday, October 16, 2025 Guest Speaker: Elspeth Cobb, Master Gardener and Member of Garden Club of Kentucky Audubon Country Club (ACC) 3265 Robin Road 5:45 p.m. This is the annual Fall Dinner and there is a charge for the meal. Please contact Anita Garrison at 939-6601 or Jan Huber at 851-9041 for more information or reservations. November
"Christmas Decor" Monday, November 10, 2025 Guest Speaker: Amy Streeter, Owner of Susan's Florist APCH 1 p.m. February
"Bluebirds and Their Survival" Monday, February 9, 2026 Guest Speaker: Phil Tamplin, Bluebird Enthusiast and member Bluebird Society Audubon Baptist Church, 1046 Hess Lane 11 a.m. This is a meeting and winter potluck luncheon - all are welcome to attend |
March
"Landscaping with Native Plants" Monday, March 9, 2026 Guest Speaker: Elizabeth Kuhn, Owner, Backyard Botanicals APCH 1 p.m. April
"Hummingbirds - the Crown Jewels of our Backyards!" Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Guest Speaker: Mary Ann Hext, Dogwood District Director, Garden Club of Kentucky ACC 11:45 a.m. Spring Luncheon - there is a charge for the meal. Contact Anita Garrison at 939-6601 or Jan Huber at 851-9041 for info/reservations. May
"Community Gardening" Monday, May 11, 2026 Guest Speaker: Nico Phillips, Urban Agricultural Program Coordinator, Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation APCH 1 p.m. June
"Garden Tour" Monday, June 8, 2026 Garden Tour at the Home of Leah Netherland, Member of Audubon Park Garden Club 1141 Dove Road 1 p.m. |
