Flowers are popping out all over . . . and so are vases and tables and labels and signs and books and photographs and volunteer data and historical records . . .

The Glide Wildflower Show needs its own permanent storage space. The storage for show materials at the Glide Community Center was always insufficient, and show pieces have been stored all around town for years. In 2009 space at the GCC became unavailable.

We envision a facility with enough space to accommodate not only storage for all pieces of the show but also botanical and documentation projects. For two years, we have been working to locate property, secure funding, and design a small, simple building.

As a result of discussions with the Glide Community Club Board, Lauren and Deanna Young have donated to the GCC property adjacent to the existing GCC Annex specifically for a building site for the Glide Wildflower Show. The land has been surveyed and the title transferred.

Jerry Comiskey, our builder, will start construction soon, with completion targeted for the 2011 Show. The cost is estimated at approximately $17,000, not including insurance, utility set-up, signage, shelving, cabinets, table stalls and work station. Grants from the Ben Serafin Fund and the Crane Creek Foundation will cover some of the cost.

We are asking our community for financial support to complete and maintain the building for the first year. Revenue generated at the show -- book sales, entrance contributions, and donations -- cover only the ongoing costs of the show. (Food sales at the show are run by the Glide Community Club to support their scholarship fund.) In order to build for our future, we need the help of Glide Wildflower Show supporters.

Our new building will ensure the Glide Wildflower Show's longevity by adding another layer of stability. It will provide much-needed safe and convenient storage space. It will enable us to house and preserve documentation for conservationists and scientists. It will provide a central point for those wanting to contact us. It will give us a year-round presence in Glide.

Three years ago, when we needed new tables, the Glide community donated $4410, often in $5 and $10 amounts. We know that once again we can count on our neighbors and friends. No amount is too small.

We are building for the future of the Glide Wildflower Show. We would be delighted if you would help us build.

Glide Wildflower Council "Team Wildflower 2011": Jeanne Moore, President, Lee Devereux, Patricia Gilbert, Theo Glenn, Becky McRae, Ellie Roberti, Charlie Spooner, Judy Tighe (Glide Wildflower Council members will be glad to answer any question) you may hive.)

Need more information about what your donations will do?  Just send us an email and we will be glad to answer any questions you have.  Email us.

Ready to contribute to this worthwhile endeavor?  Click on the following link for a donation form you can print, fill out, and mail.  Donation form.