Flower Garden Walk About to Raise Money for Humane Society of Harrison County
By Julie Perine on June 11, 2021 via Connect-Bridgeport.com
Hosted by three local women from their flourishing flower gardens, the Flower Garden Walk About will be held Saturday, June 26 and benefit the Humane Society of Harrison County.
Between 10 a.m. and noon, visitors are welcome at all three sites to browse the floral grounds. Entry to each garden is $10 with all proceeds benefiting HSHC.
"The three of us are master gardeners and friends. I know how beautiful the gardens are and the hours and hours put into each garden," said Organizer Mary Ann Renzelli. "We love animals so why not combine the two tor a win win."
Participants can visit just one, two or all three gardens.
Renzelli owns “Zen Yoga Peaceful Garden” at 13 Strafford Court in Bridgeport. There, visitors will enjoy Renzelli’s Koi pond and Zen themed deck surrounded by stunning hydrangeas and perennials. From Benedum Civic Center, take Orhard Street, then left onto Hill Street into Sherwood Forest. Continue winding up the hill, looking for Stratford Court on the left. Follow the yellow balloons.
The “Amazing Day Lilly Garden” is located at 816 Birch Street in Twin Oaks. Owned by Laura Capozzi, the garden features over 100 flower varieties which she has been collecting since 1990 from as far as Pennsylvania and Ohio, as well as other fabulous plants. Turn by Twin Oaks Restaurant and take the second right onto Birch Street. Parking is in the back. Follow the yellow balloons.
Located at 3658 Corbin Branch Road and owned by Valarie DunLevy, the “Natural Touch Farms” features a half-acre of dahlias, lavender, zinnias, echinacea, poppy, anenomes and wildflowers. Visitors are welcome to pick a complimentary bouquet. Travel 2.1 miles past Freed’s Greenhouse, then turn right onto Corbin Branch Road and travel an additional mile. Follow the yellow balloons.
Humane Society of Harrison County Executive Director Frankie Dennison said fundraisers such as the flower walk are vital.
"These independent fundraisers are important for a few reasons. Number one - they bring our organization and cause to a new set of people who may not have been aware of us before. But number two - especially with COVID - our fundraising has taken a hit, which means less funds to care for the animals in our care. Every dollar counts," she said.
Those dollars, Dennison said, are used to feed, provide veterinary care and so much more until shelter animals find their forever homes.
