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Friends of the Public Gardens - Our Heritage
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The Gardens were designated as a National Historic Site in 1984. The Friends of the Public Gardens (TFPG), a non-profit organization, incorporated as a society in 1984 dedicated to the preservation, enhancement and protection of the Public Gardens for the continued enjoyment of everyone.
What We Do
The Friends continue to:
- publish books and materials about the Public Gardens, e.g., The Halifax Public Gardens(1989, 2008) - with map; The Lost Patrol (1994)
- issue newsletters for members, and maintain this website for public information and input
- voice concerns about potential or actual adverse activity or inactivity that may constitute a threat to the integrity of the Public Gardens, e.g., Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia and Friends of the Public Gardens vs N.S.Utility and Review Board, Brenhold Limited, and City of Halifax, February 2,1994, C.A.94-06254
- preserve Public Gardens material (videos, photos, memorabilia) for TFPG archive and website
- assist the public and researchers, e.g., in the retrieval of the history of the pre-Confederation Horticultural Hall, which resulted in a long term plan for its restoration
- arrange public guided tours of the Gardens
- encourage public interest in the Gardens, e.g., by promoting the Gardens to the national "Communities in Bloom" organization, and promoting pesticide-free gardening practices by the HRM field staff
- conduct liaison with public-participation organizations with interests in gardens and heritage locally and internationally, e.g., the restoration campaign for Victoria Park (opposite the Public Gardens), which was coordinated with Spring Garden Area Business Association, Ecology Action Centre,The Scots, Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia, and Metro Food Bank.
Canadian Residents may make a tax deductible, one-time donation, or offer monthy support to our organization through CanadaHelps.org. Please follow the link on the logo above.
Privacy Policy: The Friends of the Public Garden respects the privacy of its donors. Therefore, it does not sell or trade its membership or donor list or otherwise disclose any donor information outside the organization.
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