Tickets are still available for Sunday’s Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 46th Garden Walk. The annual walk, which is open to the public, is hosted by the Munroe-Meyer Guild, a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities through fundraising for UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute.
It features five fantastic midtown Omaha gardens. Individuals can stroll through backyards to view unique and creative displays in landscaping, plants, flowers and water features. Master gardeners also will be present at the gardens. Vendors will be located at the Joslyn Castle gardens.
New to this year’s event, the Joslyn Castle public gardens and tours of the museum are included with the purchase of a Garden Walk ticket.
“All of the homes are in Midtown and have historical backgrounds just like Joslyn,” said Kim Bainbridge, MMI Guild member. “These private gardens showcase what can be done with small, intimate backyards while still retaining the historical significance of the home and neighborhood.”
When: Sunday, June 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine.
Where: Individuals can tour the following gardens at their leisure:
- Elmwood Park, 808 S. 67th St.
- Dillon’s Fairacres, 718 J.E. George Blvd.
- Memorial Park, 725 N. 57th St.
- Dundee, 5121 Cuming St.
- Dundee, 308 S. 51st Ave.
- Joslyn Castle, 3902 Davenport St.
Why: Proceeds from the event benefit the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute for children and adults with developmental disabilities. In the past, funds have supported:
- Gait training to improve walking in children with cerebral palsy.
- Stipends for graduate students preparing to teach children with disabilities.
- Social skills training for children and adolescents with severe social impairments.
Ticket Information:
For admission to all gardens:
Advance ticket: $15
Day of event ticket: $20
Children younger than 5 admitted free. No strollers are allowed in the gardens.
Advance tickets available for purchase here and at the following locations:
- Hy-Vee Stores.
- Joslyn Castle.
- Blue Pomegranate.
- Canoyer Garden Center.
- Indian Creek Nursery.
- Mulhall’s Nursery, Inc.
- Sunrise Lawn and Garden.
- The Potting Shed.
- Westlake Ace Hardware (140th and Center).
For more information, call 402-559-5771.