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Friends of the Wild Flower GardenGarden Dedications, Memorials |
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In past years families and groups have chosen to create within the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden, a memorial for a loved one or a dedication for another significant person. Memorials are no longer allowed but certain dedications are. We illustrate here a number of those. We start with the dedication to Eloise Butler herself. |
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At the end of the path from the front gate of the garden to the Martha Crone Shelter will be found a large granite boulder bearing a dedication to Eloise Butler. The boulder was placed the year following her death and sits in front of an oak tree that was planted in her memory. The text of the dedication tablet reads as follows: In loving memory of Eloise Butler (1851-1933), teacher of botany in Minneapolis Schools, Founder and first curator of this native plant reserve. This oak has been planted and this tablet erected by a grateful public. To this sequestered glen Miss Butler brought beautiful native plants from all sections of our state and tended them with patient care. This priceless garden is our heritage from her and its continued preservation a living testimony of our appreciation. Here her ashes are scattered and here her protective spirit lingers. Dedicated Arbor Day 1934 (Click on the photo for a larger image) |
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Right: At the dedication of the memorial bench to Clinton Odell, 1959. Mrs. Binder (Dorothy) was one of the founders of The Friends and at the time, was President. Martha Crone was also a founder of the Friends and at the time was Secretary - Treasurer and editor of The Fringed Gentian. She had just retired from the position of Garden Curator. Photo: As published in the Minneapolis Tribune, Minnesota Historical Society, Martha Crone Collection. |
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| Above: Bench of Mankato Dolomite dedicated to Clinton Odell, the founder of the Friends of the Wild Flower Garden. 1959. Situated on top of the central oak hill in the Upland Garden. The bench was purchased by Martha Crone with funds contributed by friends of Mr. Odell. Below: The dedication tablet. (photo-Harriet Betzold, Friends of the Wild Flower Garden.) | |||
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Right: The dedication tablet for the bird bath in memory of Amy H. Odell. |
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Right and left: The bird bath of Kasota limestone, dedicated to Amy H. Odell, spouse of Clinton Odell, presented by family and friends. Left: A pair of Kasota Limestone benches dedicated to Clinton Odell. All located just off the patio area in front of the Martha Crone Visitor's Shelter in the Woodland Garden near the location of the former Garden Office. |
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Left: The dedication tablet to Clinton Odell for the pair of Kasota limestone benches presented by his daughter, Moana Odell Beim; installed in 1960. They replaced a pair of wooden "settees" that at the time, were very close to the old "office." | ||
Some Other Benches in the Garden |
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Bench dedication to Margie Baker, situated on the oak hill in the Upland Garden. Following new Park & Recreation rules against specific memorials, the bench was adopted by her husband, in her memory, in 1995. (photos courtesy of Harriet Betzold) |  |
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Bench dedication to Harry Anderson and Mina E. Hayne, situated in the Woodland Garden. (photos courtesy of Harriet Betzold) |  |
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Bench dedication to Florence K. Ross, situated on the far hill at the back of the Upland Garden. (photos courtesy of Harriet Betzold) |  |
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Left:This bench with bike rack, which sets just outside the Front Gate to the Garden is in memory of Dr. Frances Schaar. Right: The fireplace in the Martha Crone Shelter is a memorial for Kathleen Dean Hillman, from her parents and Girl Scout Friends. |
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Dedicated Fountains in the Garden |
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Fountain dedicated to Dr. Daniel Nordquist, situated at the top of the oak hill in the Upland Garden. Completed in 1994, this is the newest of the three fountains in the Garden. (photos courtesy of Harriet Betzold) |  |
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Left: Fountain located just inside the front gate of the Garden, installed in 1986 in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald H. Burgess. Right: Fountain located on the patio area in front of the Martha Crone Visitor's Shelter in the Woodland Garden, given in memory of Bernice H. Witt. Her husband, Alvin Witt was a member of The Friends and chairman of the building fund for the new Martha Crone Visitors Shelter |
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Left and Right: The dedication tablets on the Burgess and Witt fountains. |  |
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The lintel over the door to the Martha Crone Visitor's Shelter is engraved in memory of Margaret Tusler who passed away on April 1, 1969. It was installed at the time of construction of the shelter. Her husband, Wilbur H. Tusler, was chairman of the building committee for the Friends of the Wild Flower Garden. The committee planned the shelter and saw to it's construction in 1969-70. | Eliason Memorial Board: A gift of Marian Eliason in 1982 in honor of her mother, Lydia Eliason and presented by The Friends of the Wild Flower Garden. It is engraved with a dedication to the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden. Names of certain persons for whom Memorials are received by The Friends are entered on the Board. For details see Memorial Donations. |
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Special Areas Within the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden |
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Ken Avery Birding Terrace |
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Kenneth Avery fulfilled the role of Garden Curator for the Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary, succeeding Martha Crone. In 2005 The Friends provided funds for the creation of the Ken Avery Birding Terrace in remembrance of Ken and the dedication he gave to the Garden. It is situated on the back path that goes from the Woodland Garden up to the Upland Garden. (Click on the left photo for a larger image). (Hidden photo on the right upon mouse roll-over.) |
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| The Avery Birding Terrace in late April before new plant growth. Click on the image for a photo showing the unique elevation of the terrace. | Early April birding group, led by naturalist Tammy Mercer (with staff in hand), at the Ken Avery Birding Terrace, 2006. | ||
Moana Odell Beim Adopted Tree Area |
Lisa Locken Adopted Oak |
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In 2007 group of trees in the Hemlock grove near the back gate of the Garden was adopted by the family of Moana Odell Beim. She was the daughter of Clinton Odell, founder of The Friends. She served for many years as a member of The Friends and was president 1975-1976. (Click on photo for larger image). |
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In 2007 a large oak tree on the path down to the Martha Crone Visitors Shelter was adopted in memory of Lisa Locken by a group of her friends. She served for many years as a member of The Friends and as editor of The Fringed Gentian, our newsletter. (Click on photo for larger image) | ||
| ©2008-2009. Friends of the Wild Flower Garden, Inc. All photos are the property of The Friends of the Wild Flower Garden unless otherwise noted. 092009 | |||||