National Garden Clubs, inc.
PLANT AMERICA MONTH
Proclamation
Whereas, April 22, 2022 is the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day, which recognizes and celebrates the birth of the global environmental education and stewardship movement grown out of an awareness of our impacts on the local and worldwide communities;
Whereas, April 26, 2022 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick Law Olmstead, renowned conservationist and landscape architect credited with having created public parks providing city dwellers “a sense of enlarged freedom,” being restorative in nature and connecting communities;
Whereas, in April the last Friday of the month, April 29, 2022, is the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, which recognizes and celebrates the critical role of trees in the earth’s environment and in creating healthier, safer and more connected communities;
Whereas, The world has endured for the last two years, pandemic where so many members of our communities have sought refuge and taken solace, hope and sustenance in their gardens;
Whereas, It is the Mission Statement of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. to provide education, resources and national networking opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral design and civic and environmental responsibility and to share these resources within their communities;
Whereas, The National Garden Clubs, Inc. instituted the Plant America program to provide resources and support for its local member clubs and the gardening projects they have undertaken in partnerships with their communities; and
Whereas, the Board of Directors of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. wishes to acknowledge and celebrate the import and confluence of these events of April 2022, now, therefore , be it
Resolved, That National Garden Clubs, Inc. hereby declares April 2022 as PLANT AMERICA MONTH.
Mary Washauer
NGC President 2021-2023
