From the Registrar: April 16, 2026

Hello Gardeners,

 
Peace Garden workday date change: Due to weather, the workday to help Eagle’s Wing clean up their garden was postponed until Monday, April 20th, from 2:30-5:30 pm. There are a few volunteer spots open. Please email me if you are interested in this workday.

 
Plant sales: Kristen from Blue Moon Community Farm would like two volunteers to help with each plant sale. Volunteers need to arrive no later than 9:45 and stay after to clean up, so the total volunteer time will be from 9:45-12:30. Please let me know if you’d like to help with either plant sale. It will count as a workday, and the limited spots will go to gardeners in order of replies.

The sales will be held at Eagle Heights Gardens next to the shed: Cool weather plant sale: 

• Sun 4/26 10 am-12 pm
• Warm weather plant sale: Sun 5/17 10 am-12 pm

Here is their plant list: https://www.bluemooncommunityfarm.com/media/site/364a87f158-1773592094/blue-moon-seedlist-v2.pdf 

• Plants are $4.00 per unit (pot or 4-pack)
• Volume discount (mix and match) 6 for $22.00, 12 for $42.00, flat of 18 for $60.00
• They accept Cash, Checks, Credit Cards, and Venmo

Lakeshore Nature Preserve: Both Eagle Heights and University Houses Gardens are a part of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. The Gardens consist of the garden plots, common areas, tool areas, weed piles, and mulch piles. Please never dump weeds in the protected Preserve areas or take anything out of them, like sticks for plant support.

The Preserve hours (and the garden hours) are 4 AM to 10 pm every day. Bikes are permitted on the garden paths, but not on the Nature Preserve paths. Dogs must be on a leash in all parts of the Gardens and Preserve.

Facebook group: We have a private Facebook group for gardeners to connect with other gardeners: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eagleheightsgardens

Ticks: Although it is still early, it’s a good idea to start looking out for ticks. The primary concern with ticks in Wisconsin is generally deer ticks, which can carry Lyme disease. Please check for ticks and be careful. The UW Department of Entomology has extensive resources about ticks: https://wisconsin-ticks.russell.wisc.edu/

Ticks often make their way to humans via smaller animals, like mice and voles. They like lots of cover to hide from predators, so tall weeds and brush will attract them.

Thanks, and happy gardening,

Lily


Previous emails: https://eagleheightsgardens.blogspot.com/

Gardening resources: https://eagleheightsgardens.org/gardens/organic-growing