Historic Pullman Garden Club, April 1, 2026
Present: Beverly Ash-Larson, Meg Baldeshwiler, Lorraine Brochu, Andy Bullen, Linda Bullen, Rebecca Conant, Arlene Echols, Anna Fillmore, Nancy Johnson, Bren LaRowe, Mike McMahon, Melinda Moore, Sue Schoephoester, Lynn Smith, Harriet Watson, Norma Zarris
Motion to approve the emailed and posted minutes of the March meeting. m/s/p AB/SS
A Chicago Park District grant proposal for plants and tools was submitted. More anon.
Winter lecture: UI Extension speaker on container gardening is rescheduled for April 12.
Garden Walk (LCB/AF): We have 6 confirmed private gardens. The Art in the Garden themed walk includes a display of art interpreting works from the Art Institute’s abstract expressionism collection and hosting of the Urban Sketchers. Brent will send Anna’s request for volunteers. Info on IDNR’s 10:15 and 1:15 tours and HPEO’s tour will be shared.
IDNR (BL): March 21 cleanup had a good Club representation. Next event is August 29, a Wildwood Garden Party.
NPS: City Nature Challenge is 4/25 and 26. National Park Week is 8/22-27.
Discussion: interest in visiting Ball Seed Company? Brent will ask Sue J. to reserve an August date.
Openlands Tree Planting is April 29th. Volunteers needed.
Work Days: will be every other week, starting April 16, 6 pm at Arcade Park, and April 18 at 9 am in Gateway. Ice cream on Thursdays!
Discussion: Pullman Park small beds. The City will replant the one closest to the Hotel.
Governor State Univ. is offering volunteers. Brent will respond with an enthusiastic yes.
Discussion: more hoodies and sweatshirts needed. Brent and Andy will consult for recommendation to membership.
Discussion: to accept the offer of burlap bags from Rudy Frigo. Yes.
Email: Brent will look into new, free technology for those who access our Club email.
Pullman Park: Mike shared the City’s planting plan and plans for 111th St. work.
Discussion: Where are we on the welcoming sign for Gateway? Tabled.
Announcement (AE): There will be an Easter Egg Hunt April 3 in Palmer Park.
Adjourned 8:06 pm
Submitted,
Lorraine Brochu, Secretary