Sunday, November 15, 2026
Marianne Foley (standing) and Nanette Baumgardner plant pretty green and purple oyster plants.
Sue Oldershaw with the large bag of weeds she pulled.
Audrina Flowers, Ellen van Nagell and Club President Kimberly Porter.
Calusa Garden Club Members Pam Bodenhamer and Nancy Adams with Butterfly Garden Committee Chair Susan LaGrotta (center).
Two mounted orchids donated by Dr. Al Bismote are blooming beautifully.
Audrina Flowers, Sara Wolf, Diane Chestnut, Donna Kay, Kimberly Porter, and Barbara Messner.
Marianne Foley, Valerie Aguis, Linda Colombo, Kathy McNabb, Ellen van Nagell, and Claudia Bruni.
Although Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island does not meet formally from May through September, its members work throughout the summer on the club’s civic gardens and also meet informally to socialize and share ideas about the upcoming season’s meetings and programs.
One program coming in October is the Calusa Park Butterfly Garden's 15th Anniversary. On Wednesday, October 23 at 11:00 AM, Calusa Garden Club members, the Beautification Advisory Committee, Marco Island Parks and Recreation Department personnel, as well as other city and county officials, will meet to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of this beautiful garden on Winterberry Drive. This public event will recognize the founding of the Butterfly Garden as a joint effort of the Marco Island Parks, the Beautification Advisory Committee, and Calusa Garden Club.
The Butterfly Garden committee meets at least one Saturday each month to work on the garden.
On Saturday, August 23, Sue Oldershaw, Nanette Baumgardner and Marianne Foley were working in the Leigh Plummer Park Garden beds. As they worked, they were frequently interrupted by passers-by who walked in the park. The visitors wanted to compliment them on the lovely planting beds established by Calusa Garden Club.
Besides their summer work, Calusa Garden Club also meets informally for lunch and socializing. Audrina Flowers and Diane Chestnut organize the group to meet at local restaurants. On Monday, August 5, twelve Calusa Garden Club members met for an informal lunch at Deep Lagoon Seafood Restaurant.
Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island is a Section 501(c)3 organization and is a member of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. Membership is open to persons interested in horticulture, floral design and environmental matters residing 5 months or more in Collier County.
Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island meets the second Monday of each month, October through April at Rose Hall at the Marco Island Branch Library. If you are interested in membership, please contact the Garden Club at calusagardenclubcommunication@gmail.com. For updates and information, please visit the Garden Club’s website, calusa.org, or visit the Club’s Facebook page Calusa Garden Club.
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