Saturday, June 5 2010

The Bay View Garden And Yard Society is proud to collaborate with the South Shore Farmers’ Market and Milwaukee County Parks to kick off the 2010 growing season with the popular Bay View Plant Sale at South Shore Park.

Blooming in color with Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront as a backdrop, the Bay View Plant Sale hosts a variety of local, commercial plant vendors with an impressive assortment of beautiful, quality plants. Shoppers will be able to make their selections from hundreds of plants; including some of the best annuals and perennials, hanging baskets, ornamental trees and shrubs, vegetables and herbs, exotic heirloom favorites, and tropical plants. Delicious bakery and coffee will also be available for sale. Garden club members will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about gardening.

Formed in 1995, the Bay View Garden And Yard Society (BVGAYS) is a group of gay, lesbian, and gay-friendly people living in Bay View who share their love of gardening by beautifying yards and public gardens throughout the Bay View community. Proceeds from the Bay View Plant Sale support many of the projects developed and maintained by the group; including the Village Roots Community Garden, the Lincoln-Howell-KK Triangle Garden, the WWII Memorial Garden on Kinnickinnic, the Pryor Avenue Iron Well, and the Fire Department Engine House on KK.

Milwaukee Public Schools, Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail and the Harley-Davidson Museum® have teamed up for a day of fun activities that promote a healthy lifestyle. Bring your whole family to the Museum to enjoy indoor and outdoor activities. The event will go on rain or shine and is free to the public.

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Check In Group Stretch
8:30 a.m. Health Fair Opens
9:30 a.m. Welcome Kick-off River Walk
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Activity Field Opens, Interactive Dance, Yoga Kids Activities, Frisbee Disk Golf, Parachute Games, Bike Activities, Bag Toss, Power Walkers/Team Trekkers, Jump Rope Contest, and more!
9:45 a.m. Skate Van Opens
10:00 a.m. Group Dance Sessions (20 minute sessions)
11:45 a.m. Prize Drawings
12:15 p.m. Closing Remarks

Join us on Saturday June 5th for a hike led by our staff.

It is free and you receive a copy of our Quest guide produced by summer crews from Milwaukee Public High Schools and learn about the history and environment along the Milwaukee River.

Questions? Contact Vince at 414-588-7281 - morning calls are best.