Revenue 2010 - Old Westbury Gardens

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Accomplishments 2009-2010 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM The Gardens is a resource for Long Island history, hosting fourth grade students as well as other grades to discuss the history of Long Island and the construction of Old Westbury Gardens by the Phipps family by acquiring a series of Quaker Farms. Beginning in 2007, the Gardens embarked upon a partnership with the Westbury School District (this is Nassau County’s second poorest school district) to create an environmental education program that conforms with the New York State curriculum guidelines and that takes full advantage of the many features of its natural environment: wildlife, ponds, wetlands, vegetable gardens and the many horticultural resources, over 100 species of trees and twelve specific gardens. Research by the Pew Charitable Trust has shown that well structured outdoor activities help students improve academic outcomes in math, science and other areas. Providing an environmental resource to the Westbury School District strengthens its ability to enrich students’ experiences and expand future academic interests. Corporate and foundation support enable the Gardens to offer this program to an underserved community. This program began with kindergarten and first grade students. In the 2009- 2010 school year, it was expanded to pre-kindergarten through third grade with up to three visits. By the end of 2010 there will have been approximately 1,481 students and 2,500 visits by this school district alone. Combined with other schools, 2,494 students visited the Gardens. The Education Coordinator also runs very popular Girl Scout programs to 79 troops from 20 communities on Long Island. By the end of 2010, the Gardens will have hosted 650 Girl Scouts. (6)
Accomplishments 2009-2010 HORTICULTURAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS As the landscape matures, Old Westbury Gardens is faced with challenges beyond just maintaining the gardens in the manner of the Phipps family. Plants, over time, may grow to a size where they are no longer in scale with the landscape or where they start to negatively impact historic structures or other plants. In order to responsibly maintain the entire landscape and not just individual plants, there are times when garden renovations become a necessity. Renovations In March of 2010, the yew hedge was renovated, which had become overgrown, on the north side of Westbury House. The plants were removed, the soil was tested and amended, and the same species of yew was re-planted. The end result was a hedge more like the one the Phipps’ would have viewed while they were in residence, which is healthy and in proportion with the main house. The Grey Garden was also restored and marked the beginning of a four year plan to renovate each of the demonstration gardens. Inventory This spring, the Gardens completed an inventory of all the trees and shrubs on the property. Each tree was given a number and the species, size, condition, and various other attributes were put into a database. This database will allow the Gardens to keep careful track of plant material and assess what trees need to be pruned, cabled, or given special cultural care. Fortunately most of the mature trees are in excellent health. The majority of these trees, however, were planted within a five year span of one another. So, there is a need to plan ahead for a point when many of these trees may begin to decline within a short time. Areas where succession planting can begin are constantly being identified. This spring saw the planting of more than twelve trees. These included a River Birch near the Temple of Love, two elms trees in the Garden of Appreciation, two River Birches and a Tupelo near the Post Avenue entrance. Three additional River Birches were planted on the Lake Trail, along with a Peking Lilac, a Sweet Birch, and a Paw Paw. (7)
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