Ambler in Bloom
The Ambler Arboretum's Annual Garden Party Fundraiser
Save the Date: September 23, 2023
Ambler Arboretum of Temple University
580 Meetinghouse Road
Ambler, PA 19002
Celebrating Progress in the Gardens
Join us for a PROGRESSive Brunch in the gardens.
See how we are progressing post-tornado by visiting 5 garden spaces and learning about the vision and plans for the future of 5 garden spaces.
Your journey will take you through the future locations of the reimagined Woodland Garden and Sustainable Wetland Gardens
and the new areas for the planned Honor Grove, Campus Heritage Garden and the Climate Resilient Landscape.
A silent and live auction awaits you in the Louise Bush-Brown Formal Perennial Gardens.
Put on your garden party attire and shoes you feel comfortable "offroading" in and support the continuing recovery of the Ambler Arboretum.
Become a Temple Ambler in Bloom Sponsor
Though it has been nearly two years since the Sept 1, 2021, tornado changed the Ambler Arboretum forever, the Ambler Arboretum continues to work to replant and rebuild. To date, we have planted more than 300 trees to reestablish and expand the canopy and teaching collections.
Storm insurance funded the tree planting. It did not, however, cover the cost of repairing the existing gardens and the design and implementation of new spaces, including shrubs, perennials, groundcover and infrastructure. The Arboretum has already raised $25,000 towards this goal and through Ambler in Bloom hopes to raise $25,000 more.
All event proceeds this year will go toward the Arboretum rebuilding two beloved garden areas — the Woodland Garden and the Sustainable Wetland Garden — and creating three new garden spaces, the Campus Heritage Garden, the Honor Grove and the Climate Resilient Garden.
There are several ways to support the fundraiser including sponsoring the event at one of the many offered levels and sharing this opportunity with others.
For additional information on becoming a Temple Ambler in Bloom sponsor, contact Kathy Salisbury, Arboretum Director, at kathleen.salisbury@temple.edu or by phone at 267-468-8400.
Make a Donation Toward the In Bloom Live and Silent Auctions
Get your paddles ready! The live and silent auctions are always a fun, exciting part of every Temple Ambler in Bloom. Auction items have included everything from golf outings, landscaping and arboriculture services, and themed gift baskets to restaurant packages, trips, garden tours, classes and, of course, many, many plants!
Any donation will help us create a diverse and exciting auction during the event. All proceeds will go towards growing the Arboretum’s gardens.
For additional information on donating to the Temple Ambler in Bloom auctions, contact Kathy Salisbury, Arboretum Director, at kathleen.salisbury@temple.edu or by phone at 267-468-8400.
Cedar:
Mary Pat Ford and Hugh Weldon
Donald Pell - Gardens
Primex Garden Center
Oak:
Michael Colibraro
Maple:
Colorblends
Cedar Run Landscapes
Marylou Delizia
Susan I Morse, PhD
Sam Brown Wholesale Nursery
Friend:
Rhonda Geyer
Laurie Shteir
Chelsea Salisbury
Donor's Choice:
In memory of Lillian Krelove, Pennsylvania School of Horticulture Class of 1941
Auction Items include:
Lunch for 6 with Temple University Interim President JoAnne Epps
Private Main Campus Tree Tour and Lunch with Arboretum Director and Campus Director
Gift Cards to local salons and eateries
1 Week of Temple University Educational Summer Camp
Backyard Composting Consultation
Make Your Own Cocktail Kits
Suite at a Temple Men's Basketball Game
Private Director's Tour of the Brandywine Zoo
26" Kent Avalon Bicycle
Day Passes to Regional Botanical Gardens
2 any-time lift passes to Bear Creek Mountain Resort
Botanical Illustrations
Local Honey and Honey Products
Locally Crafted Jewelry
A Private Garden Tour
Tickets to Local Sporting Events
Tickets to Local Theaters
Tickets to Local Amusement Parks
Handcrafted Wooden Bowls
Fine Art by Local Artists
Private Guided Plant Foraging Walk
Stained Glass Art by Local Artist
Private Fitness Consultation and Personal Training session
and of course,
A Selection of Unique Hardy and Non-hardy Plants