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U City in Bloom's Bird Habitat Receives $5,000 Grant

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded the matching grant for the newest garden maintained by the great gardeners of University City.

U City in Bloom has received a grant funding for its new at . 

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $5,000 matching grant to U City in Bloom to further the establishment of the garden. Additional funding has been provided by the Boeing Employees Fund, in partnership with the U. City Parks Foundation; the Cathleen Creley Fund of the St. Louis Audubon Society; and private donors through U City in Bloom. 

The aid of the Parks Department has been indispensable, according to Helen Fuller. Consultation and direction of the development of the garden has been provided by the St. Louis Audubon Society and Cindy Gilberg, a noted native plant expert. 

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The Bird Habitat Garden is located in the courtyard of Centennial Commons. The University City region is on the great Mississippi migratory bird flyway. 

In addition to beautifying the area, utilizing native plants, the new garden will provide food and habitat for both local and migratory birds and provide a teaching opportunity for children and adults.

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Gala Event

A gala event to raise funds for the ongoing support and maintenance of the new U City in Bloom Bird Habitat Garden will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at Centennial Commons Recreational Complex. 

“It’s For the Birds,” will include wine, appetizers, music, and a silent auction. 

For more information about “It’s for the Birds!” Gala, contact: Judy Prange: jpange@holycommunion.net or visit www.ucityinbloom.org to make reservations.


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