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January 25, 2025

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Friends of Reader Rock Garden Society ("FoRRGS") is a non-profit, volunteer advisory group that works in conjunction with the City of Calgary to uphold the integrity and beauty of this Legacy Park/Garden and National Historic Site.

 

One man’s vision

In 1913, William Reader had a vision which transformed the city landscape into a garden oasis. By 1943, over 4500 plant varieties had been lovingly cultivated in the three acres of land adjacent to Union Cemetary.

Today, the rehabilitation and progress of the Reader Rock Garden continues as we strive to maintain Reader’s vision.

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Friends of Reader Rock Garden

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Reader Rock Garden, Calgary’s most unique Cultural Landscape, the first Legacy Park to open and now a National Historic Site. 3 acres to explore!
Our Plans for 2025 are starting to germinate 🌿 Our Plans for 2025 are starting to germinate 🌿 ... Seedy Saturday, CHS Gardeners' Market, Cafe re-opens, FoRRGS AGM, Plant Sale & Stroll, Historic Calgary Week, Volunteer Appreciation, and more. Additional details to follow closer to event dates. Hope to see you there! 🐞
Happy 2025 from FoRRGS! Our schedule for this com Happy 2025 from FoRRGS! Our schedule for this coming New Year will be posted soon. We have exciting plans to share with you. Until later, keep smiling everyone ... 2025 is a year to make good things happen! As the sun rises, let's choose light over darkness, hope over fear, love over hate, and joy in our days. 😊 Stay well and before you know it ... Spring will be here ! 🌱
To All Our Supporters: May this Holiday Season bri To All Our Supporters: May this Holiday Season bring you Peace and Joy! Best wishes and Thank-You for your continued patronage. We hope to see you in 2025! Warmest Regards from the Friends of Reader Rock Garden Society. 🎄❄✨ Timeless photo 😊 - Dec 24, 1914 – first public Christmas tree in Central Memorial Park, Calgary. Source Glenbow Archives, Mr. Reader's fonds, NA-4355-27
The "Season of Mists & Mellow Fruitfulness" is her The "Season of Mists & Mellow Fruitfulness" is here ... enjoy the blazing colors and perhaps take in the Cafe's last weekend. Reader's Garden Cafe closes Sunday, Sept 29th. Happy Autumn 🍂🍄
Aaahhh, sweet, citrus fragrance fills the air alon Aaahhh, sweet, citrus fragrance fills the air along the Switch Back road at Reader's. The Mock Orange shrubs, aka Philadelphus coronarius, create a feast for the senses, 🥰 Heavenly!!
Plant Theft Again! 😡 During the period of June Plant Theft Again! 😡 During the period of June 3-4, around the Main Lawn, unscrupulous thieves stole a large clump of Fern Leaf Peony. Please help us protect this special place! Stay alert of suspicious behavior and report questionable &/or destructive actions to the Police. We need to keep this National Historic Site safe for everyone’s enjoyment. Thank you for your concern & vigilance.
Thank-you for attending yesterday's Plant Sale! De Thank-you for attending yesterday's Plant Sale! Despite the rainy start to the day, the event was a success!! Fabulous hard working volunteers made the day 💚 & the Cafe offered yummy treats too. Plus Catherine F. bidded generously for the handmade auction table. Bravo All 😊!
Final REMINDER - FoRRGS "Members-Only" Plant Sale Final REMINDER - FoRRGS "Members-Only" Plant Sale will be here in less than a week: May 26, 2024, Noon-2:00 PM. Plus there's an added bonus: A Silent Auction for this awesome table! See our website for more details: www.ReaderRock.com
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