Spotlight on Luke Anderson
Each month we spotlight a volunteer, staff member, docent, donor, or sponsor of Virginia Robinson Gardens (VRG) — those that have made an impact on the organization. We want to let you know about these wonderful people and corporations that give so much to the Virginia Robinson Gardens and to the community, and what they do that is so impactful. This month, we spotlight Luke Anderson, a dedicated Friend of Robinson Gardens Board Member. Luke along with Betty Goldstein is co-chairing this year’s Garden Tour City of Angels, which under their amazing leadership, is sure to be a fabulous event! We asked her these three questions: 1. How did you first learn about VRG, and what inspired you to become a Friend? I became aware of VRG through researching and selling Real Estate in Beverly Hills. I was thrilled to discover the rich history of Beverly Hills’ very first luxury…
The Virginia Robinson Gardens is Getting its Ducks in a Row
Updates on the Ducks and Their New Home in the Wildlife Pond Congratulations to all who have assisted in the creation of the Virginia Robinson Gardens’ “Wildlife Habitat,” conceived and designed by Superintendent Timothy Lindsay. The Gardens have recently been honored with the designation by the National Wildlife Federation as an official “Certified Wildlife Habitat Site.” This certifies that Robinson Gardens will provide a home for all the wild creatures that make our lives whole! The Gardens’ new addition will bring all of us, both young and old, years of enjoyment and educational opportunities. At this past September’s Rick’s Café Américain Gala at Robinson Gardens honoring Dr. Andrew Klein and past Friends President Julia Klein, funds were raised to create this wonderful new “Wildlife Habitat.” This project includes the Children’s Wildlife Pond in the King Palm Forest complete with a darling two-story duck house floating on its raft in the…
A Cascading Waterfall Benefits the Children’s Wildlife Pond
On September 14, 2019, the Patron Gala Rick’s Café Américain was held at the Virginia Robinson Gardens. This fabulous soiree successfully raised much needed funds to enhance the two acre “King Palm Forest” by creating a Children’s Wildlife Pond. As part of this project to embellish wildlife habitat and provide a teaching platform, a waterfall was built. It is an exciting addition to this tranquil paradise, complete with overstory and understory plantings; a pair of horned owls high in the palm trees keep watch over the garden all through the night. The waterfall plays two roles in this new aquatic composition consisting of a pond with a mirror-like surface and falling water cascading down a hillside. The waterfall creates a soothing sound as water cascades down the rocky hillside making its way home to the sea. It creates a mood with its melody that beckons one back to a more…