International Peace Garden Foundation

Gardenscapes in Peru - more gardening tips

2012-02-09T16:18:00.005-05:00

Our resident gardner Nellie recently visited Peru with her son. Dahlias are pictured here growing wild in the Andes of Peru, among Inca ruins. They are native to Mexico and Central America, as are many of our ornamental flowers and shrubs. The cactus in the background indicates dry conditions, and thin, rocky soils. When buying seeds and plants for your garden, consider where they originated to learn the optimum growth conditions.

Nellie and her son are pictured in a central square in Lima, Peru. Towns and cities had formal plantings of bedding plants in central squares and parks. The landscape in the countryside was beautiful and dramatic with crops, fruit trees, and gardens lining the roadways with little need for ornamental plants.

Oswego County War of 1812 Symposium

2012-02-02T11:01:00.004-05:00

A Day of Lectures by Noted Historians Focusing On the War of 1812 on the New York-Canadian Frontier

Saturday****March 31, 2012
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

FEATURING:
Dr. John Grodzinski.....The Command of the Lake: The Application of Seapower on Great Lakes
Col.Clayton Nans,USMCC(ret'd) ......................................................... Fortitudine: The US Maines in the War 1812
Dr. Gary Gibson..............................Society, Sex, and Scandal: Sackets Harbor in the War of 1812
Dr. Benjamin Ford.........................................................The Sunken Ships of Chauncey and Yeo
Douglas George-Kanentio..........................................................The Iroquois in the War of 1812

PRESENTATIONS BY:
* Anne Davis & Beverly Sterling - Affinati ...............U.S. Daughters of 1812
* Susan Gibson..........................................................Military and Civilian Clothing
Admission (Includes Lunch) : General : $25 Student (w/valid student ID) : $15

LOCATION: AMERICAN FOUBDRY, OSWEGO, NY
246 West Seneca Street - (Rte 104 West-Behind Fajita Grill)
ADVANCE RESERVATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED NO WALK-INS

Download Reservation Forms: www.fortontario.com
contact: Paul.Lear@parks.ny.gov jon Zella 315-343-4711

Japanese Garden Dedication

2012-01-30T12:13:00.002-05:00

Dedication is scheuled for April 16, 2012 @ 10:00 AM See you there

Marble Orchard

2012-01-30T12:04:00.002-05:00

Theater Presentation about the War of 1812 called " The Marble Orchard"

Being held at the War of 1812 Peace Garden on JUNE 16, 2012 7:00 PM
JUNE 17, 2012 2:00 PM

The Ties that Blind

2012-01-30T11:59:00.002-05:00

June 15, 2012 6:00 PM

Come to the Bicentennial War of 1812 Peace Garden for the opening of "the Ties That Bind"

Will be held in the Peace Garden

TALL SHIPS COMING TO AMHERSTBURG

2012-01-24T09:21:00.001-05:00

Tall Ships coming to Town August 3-5 2012. Will be parked at King's Navy Yard Park, the only British Naval Base on Lake Erie during the War of 1812.

TALL SHIPS TO JOIN WAR OF 1812 FESTIVAL

2012-01-20T12:31:00.002-05:00

By Monica Wolfson, The Windsor Star January 20, 2012

ESSEX, Ont. -- Essex council has agreed to spend $25,000 on War of 1812 bicentennial celebrations budget.Committee chairwoman Linda Iler said the committee won’t be able to do as much as it planned, but the funding from the town should secure a visit to Colchester Harbour by tall shipsRead more: http://www.windsorstar.com/life/Tall+ships+join+1812+festival/6021872/story.html#ixzz1k1MVjBA4

2012-01-18T19:18:00.006-05:00

Pultneyville - Homecoming Weekend

"Commemoration of the War of 1812"

"Celebration of 200 years of peace with Canada"

Come and join us as we dedication the War of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden located at the WPHS

July 22, 2012 4:30PM

http://1812.ipgf.org

War of 1812 Bicentennial Kick-off Event

2012-01-16T13:07:00.003-05:00

July 17th - 22nd 2012

Fort St.Joseph & Ermatinger Clergue National

Historic Sites, Sault Ste, Marie, Ontario, Canada

www.1812bicentennial.com

Dedication of Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse Peace Garden

2012-01-13T11:54:00.002-05:00

Charlotte Genesee Lighthouse is proud to announce that they have set a date for the
Dedication of the Bicentennial War of 1812 Peace Garden

Mark your calendar for

June 23, 2012

More detail to follow

HLOM's Wonderland of Trees award winners named

2012-01-06T12:45:00.004-05:00

Posted: Friday, January 6, 2012 1:55 am
HLOM's Wonderland of Trees award winners named 0 comments

BATAVIA — Kathy Jasinski, chairman of the annual Wonderland of Trees at the Holland Land Office Museum, has announced the“People’s Choice” award winners.People who visited the museum and viewed the trees voted on their favorite. The winners for 2011 are:

First Place: ACORNS, a volunteer group formed to support Genesee County parks by assisting with environmental programs and park maintenance.

Second Place: Stafford Garden Club, an organization started 20 years ago for sharing gardening information.

Third Place: Friends of the Batavia International Peace Garden, a group of volunteers raising funds to establish a Peace Garden in Genesee County to celebrate 200 years of peace with the Canadian government.Fifty trees and wreaths were displayed during the holiday season. The trees that were selected by judges Steven Mountain, Marianne Clattenburg and Mary Pat Hancock were:
Glitziest — Friends of the Batavia International Peace Garden;
Best Theme — Michael Napoleone Memorial Foundation;
Most Original — Genesee Symphony Orchestra

Copyright 2012, The Daily News Online, Batavia, NY. Powered by BLOX Content Management System from TownNews.com. [Terms of Use Privacy Policy]

Batavia Dedication

2012-01-04T16:44:00.004-05:00

Batavia Peace Garden Dedication is scheduled for
May 5, 2012

More details to follow

Evergreens susceptible to foliage burn

2012-01-04T09:14:00.004-05:00

With the advent of winter, we are concerned about the drying out of evergreen trees and shrubs. Lack of water, drying winds, and salt spray can all result in foliage burn and plant decline. If you have small evergreen trees or shrubs, boxwood, or evergreens along the road you can minimize damage by making sure they are watered well(soil is not dry), wrap the plant with burlap, or if it is is small, spray with anti-desiccant such as wilt-pruf. If you still have foliage burn, trim off branches in the spring and fertilize.
Read more »

War of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden Trail Map Unveiled Highlighting Several Regions Throughout New York State

2011-12-26T22:00:00.006-05:00

Five New York State Regional Tourism Offices in collaboration with the International
Peace Garden Foundation unveiled a NEW Trail Map today pinpointing seventeen
historical sites across the state and three in Ontario, Canada. The gardens commemorate 200 years of peace between Canada and the US and will be permanent sites.

The full color map identifies specific locations of each Peace Garden along with their
historic significance. Each region highlights major attractions that complement
visits to the gardens. Collaborating county tourism offices include Niagara, Erie, Genesee,
Monroe, Wayne and Oswego.

The map is fully integrated with social media and contains a QR code that takes the
visitor to the dedicated web site for the trail 1812.ipgf.org. There the visitor will find dedicated pages for each Peace Garden highlighting special events, area attractions, images, navigation directions and much more. The trail map is also available on line at the official web site.

A special audio component allows visitors to dial in at any point to obtain more detailed
information on each site. Many of the sites will display interpretive story boards.
All gardens are scheduled to be in bloom by Spring of 2012 and will bloom annually May through October. They are open to the public with free admission.

Special arrangements can be made for group arrivals by calling in advance.

Contact: Kelly Rapone
krapone@geneseeny.com
800-622-2686

War of 1812 tourists to invade area

2011-12-26T16:32:00.003-05:00

War of 1812 tourists to invade area
BY MONICA WOLFSON, THE WINDSOR STAR

The War of 1812 will cause yet another invasion of the Windsor area, but this time it will involve armies of tourists.Area museums and historic sites are gearing up for the 200th anniversary of the war with the United States. Municipalities are planning celebrations and events commemorating history and attempting to relive it.In February, the Windsor Community Museum will unveil Living in 1812, its new collection demonstrating what life was like in 1812 from the French, English, black and aboriginal perspectives."It demonstrates what it was like living during a war," said Madelyn Della Vale, curator. "There was lots of starvation, the burning of pickets. I've dug up a lot of illustrations because there were no photographs at that time."The Hough House, which is home to the Windsor Community Museum on Pitt Street, was built shortly before the war and was occupied by American troops in the summer of 1812 before the British recaptured it. The Americans returned in 1813 and occupied the area until the end of the war in 1815."This building is really important historically," Della Vale said. "We have hardly anything left from that time period."Museum staff will be in costume and have activities for children during Windsor's birthday celebrations in May and will play a big role on Aug. 25 during the Capture of Detroit commemoration event at the festival plaza on the waterfront. During the celebrations the Windsor Symphony Orchestra will play new music it wrote for the occasion. Windsor will also host a tour of historic homes as part of Open Doors on Aug. 29.Fort Malden unveiled its newly renovated museum space in July. All the museum cases were redone and the flow of the exhibit changed, said Cari-Lyn Hawksworth, site manager. There are new pieces and wooden palisades built outside to give the fort a more authentic flair. Museum staff will host a recruitment meeting in February to attract volunteers to help run some of the events at the fort this summer.Fort Malden will host its annual July 1 celebrations, but it will also be one of the main venues during the Roots to Boots festival on the civic holiday weekend in August. Once trained, volunteers can help fire muskets, portray soldiers marching in parades and help usher tourists through the site."We are getting calls now from people planning summer vacations and want to know what events are happening," Hawksworth said. "There's an increase in interest because of the bicentennial."Park House museum in Navy Yard Park in Amherstburg is restored to look like it did in the 1840s, but one room is undergoing renovations to resemble the inside of a trading post, which is what the building was in 1812 when it was owned by the Northwest Trading Company. Along with the new exhibit, in the summer there will be a special exhibit of toy soldiers set up in battle configurations.On Aug. 25 there will also be a re-enactment by the Provincial Marine of the capture of U.S. vessel Cayahoga that will be visible from Navy Yard Park.Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island is creating a brochure marking 1812 sites, peace gardens, noting events and other regional attractions. It should be available by May.Read more: http://www.windsorstar.com/1812+tourists+invade+area/5910649/story.html#ixzz1hgA6tALw

Hilton Intenational Peace Garden Plans for Dedication

2011-12-26T16:24:00.006-05:00

Ontario Lake Winery (Mayer's) is starting their plans for their Dedication

August 11, 2012

This will be a Big Event with alot of fun and entertainmemt . SO MARK YOUR CALENDAR

More Detail to follow

Garden Tips: Pest in Your Garden

2011-08-02T15:53:00.000-04:00

This is the time of year that plant growth slows down with shortening days and pest damage accumulates on your plants. Always check the undersides of the leaves for small insects such as aphids, mites and leafhoppers as these can really stunt a plant. Only treat if the population is hurting the plant as beneficial insects can do a lot to control pest populations. Praying Mantis, Lacewings, and Ladybugs are the Good Bugs that are on your side!

Read more »

Nellie Gardner joins the IPGF as Resident Garden Authority

2011-08-02T08:34:00.003-04:00

Nellie Gardner

IPGF is pleased to announce that Nellie Gardner has joined our team of professionals as our Resident Garden Authority. Nellie is a graduate of Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Science. She is owner and manager of Flower Fields, a reestablished cut flower farm in Spencerport, NY. As a Professional Agricultural Consultant, Nellie consults in speciality garden design including wildflower gardens, perennial, annual and cut flower, educational gardens and children's gardens.

Mayer's Lake Ontario Winery is building War of 1812 memorial

2011-05-11T11:10:00.000-04:00

Written by Meaghan M. McDermott
Staff writer, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

HAMLIN — Work on the first of two area peace gardens commemorating the War of 1812 moved forward Tuesday with a groundbreaking at Mayer's Lake Ontario Winery.

"This is an important day for Mayer's," said winery owner David Bower Jr. "There is so much history in this area, and people just don't know that much about it."

The Bowers donated 11,500 square feet of land at their Hamlin-Parma Townline Road vineyard and tasting rooms facility to the garden effort. Materials and design were donated by Terry Tree and RM Landscape. Other funds for the project will be raised through donations.

Read more at rochesterdandc.com >>

War of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden Trail wins Garden Tourism Initiative of the Year

2011-03-17T20:56:00.004-04:00

The Honorable Peter Kent, Canada’s Minister of the Environment

Paula Savage, President IPGF

Alison Partridge, Horticulture Center of the Pacific

Toronto, Canada . . . March 15, 2011 . . . A new awards ceremony tradition was started today at the closing event of Canada’s Garden Tourism Conference. The Garden Tourism Awards are presented to organizations and individuals who have distinguished themselves in the development and promotion of the garden experience as a tourism attraction.

Read more »

Plans are underway to prepare for the dedication in Sarajevo

2011-03-07T21:29:00.002-05:00

Plans are underway to prepare for the dedication in Sarajevo, the capital city of Bosnia-Herzegovina. During the dedication of the 2010 International Peace Garden last spring, Mayor Kadir Topbas of Istanbul, Turkey announced the nomination.

Read more »

Donna Lopez joins the International Peace Garden Foundation as Director of Education

2011-02-23T12:23:00.005-05:00

Donna Lopez is the Director of Education for the International Peace Garden Foundation. Donna’s education credentials are extensive. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the Foundations efforts to focus on our international youth education and cultural exchange activities.

Read more »

Capacity Crowd Attends Fundraiser for War of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden (Batavia)

2011-02-19T11:22:00.003-05:00

A fundraiser for the War of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden was held last night at Terry Hills. A capacity crowd heard former Batavian Terry Anderson, and the longest held American Hostage talk about the current Middle East Situation.

Read more »

Peace Garden Brings Special Guest To Batavia | WKBW News 7

2011-02-17T18:31:00.013-05:00

Conable is first recipient of ‘Friends of Peace’ award | The Daily News Online

2011-01-29T11:03:00.003-05:00

Barber B. Conable is recipient of the first ‘‘Batavia Friends of Peace’’ Award, the International Peace Garden Foundation has announced.

Conable, who served 20 years in the United States Congress and was president of the World Bank for six years, will be recognized at the Peace Garden dinner on Friday, Feb. 18 according to IPGF President Paula Savage.

More at The Daily News Online

Terry Anderson to address Peace Garden Kickoff dinner | Buffalo News

2011-01-21T11:27:00.006-05:00

BATAVIA—Terry Anderson, a news correspondent held captive in Lebanon for nearly seven years, is returning to his hometown next month to highlight an International Peace Garden Kickoff dinner.

Read more »

VIDEO: Overview of the War of Bi-Centennial Peace Garden Trail

2011-01-01T12:06:00.002-05:00

Emin Cakmak joins the International Peace Garden Foundation as Director of International Affairs

2010-11-28T23:12:00.006-05:00

The International Peace Garden Foundation is pleased to announce that Emin Cakmak is the newly appointed Director of International Affairs for the Foundation. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, Cakmak will serve as coordinator for the Foundations international activities primarily concerning Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Read more »

Growing a Symbol of Bi-national Peace in Lewiston

2010-06-02T13:18:00.002-04:00

Volunteer effort is a symbol of 200 years of harmony between U.S. and Canada

By Nick Mattera
Niagara Gazette

LEWISTON — A volunteer effort has received international notoriety at a small park with a big meaning in the Village of Lewiston.

The Binational Peace Garden helped transformed a former municipal parking lot just off Center Street into a flower-filled oasis, which symbolizes the 200 years of harmony existing between the U.S. and Canada.

More at http://niagara-gazette.com

Peace garden efforts moving forward; Terry Anderson expected to lend support

2010-04-05T00:00:00.002-04:00

With a nod of approval (no official vote could be taken) from the Legislature's Human Services Committee today, Marilyn Drilling and Barb Toal are ready to push forward with plans for a peace garden next to the Holland Land Office Museum.

Read the full story here...

Istanbul, Turkey named as site for 2010 International Peace Garden

2010-03-18T00:00:00.007-04:00

Paula Savage, President of the International Peace Garden foundation announced plans today for Istanbul, Turkey to become the site of the 2010 International Peace Garden. The dedication is scheduled to take place on April 22, 2010 and will coincide with ASTA’s International Tourism Expo.

Read more »

Peace Garden Route planned to commemorate the War of 1812 Bi-Centennial

2010-03-10T00:00:00.002-05:00

Modeled on the International Peace Garden concept that originated in Canada in 1990, a trail of Peace Gardens is being planned along the historic route where events of the War determined the future of Canada, the United States and the fate of many First Nations and Native American people.

Read more »

Batavia woman makes world more peaceful, one garden at a time

2008-05-04T00:00:00.003-04:00

Mark Hare, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
You never know when you plant a seed (or in this case, a tulip bulb), just what might grow.

Paula Savage lives in Batavia and works as director of tourism sales for Visit Rochester (formerly the Greater Rochester Visitors Association). Eighteen years ago, when she was living in Washington, D.C., and working to promote a higher profile (and more visitors) for the Canadian capital city of Ottawa, she had an idea. "I thought, 'Wouldn't it be a great idea if Ottawa gave some tulip bulbs to Washington for a peace garden?'"
Ottawa has been known for its tulips since its support for the exiled Dutch royal family during World War II. Queen Juliana gave birth to Princess Margriet in an Ottawa hospital, and after the war, Queen Juliana began to send thousands of bulbs to the Canadian city as a gesture of thanks.

Read more »

Christmas 2007

2007-12-25T00:00:00.004-05:00

Warm greetings and Happy Holidays to all. This spring our delegation traveled to Bern, Switzerland for the dedication of the 2007 International Peace Garden. Switzerland marks the 12th European country to be honored with an International Peace Garden. Mayor Alexander Tscfhappat hosted a magnificent event at the Erlacherhof, seat of the Mayor, following the formal dedication of the Peace Garden planted at the Universal Postal Union.
Read more »

Preparations for 2008 Dedication

2007-08-17T20:56:00.001-04:00

Greetings friends, preparations are underway for the dedication of the 2008 International Peace Garden -- Kiev, Ukraine. Stay tuned for details.Bern, Switzerland nominated Kiev during the 2007 dedication ceremonies.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is bursting with bulbs — and ideas

2007-04-04T15:26:00.002-04:00

People who've seen the Skagit Valley in April will instantly recall the way the flat farmland is painted in broad swaths of red and yellow during the tulip bloom, one of the state's postcard tourist images.

But visitors this year may find fresh angles on this favorite day trip. Between a new attraction at one of the two big display gardens and the way the tulips appear in different fields due to crop rotation, you should be able to rekindle that feeling of "awww."

The newest attraction is an homage to the world's peace gardens, being inaugurated at Tulip Town.

2007 Peace Garden Dedication in Bern, Switzerland

2007-04-01T16:15:00.001-04:00

The 2007 International Peace Garden will be dedicated in Bern, Switzerland during a gala ceremony hosted by Mayor Alexander Tschappat on Thursday, May 3rd,2007.

During the 2006 Peace Garden Dedication in Dublin, Ireland Bern was nominated by then Lord Mayor Catharine Byrne.

2006 Holiday Greetings

2006-12-15T16:16:00.001-05:00

Holiday greetings to all our dear friends across the miles. This past April, Dublin, Ireland celebrated the dedication of our seventeenth International Peace Garden. Ireland opened her doors to us and touched our hearts profoundly. We were fortunate to be able to tour the country for several days prior to our arrival in Dublin. From the breathtaking vistas of the Dingle Peninsula to the multi-colored doors of Dublin we were astounded by the culture and endless beauty of Ireland. Being able to visit the town folk in the hillside villages and share our story made our journey that much more enduring.

The Rome Declaration of Noble Peace Laureates

2006-11-19T12:06:00.001-05:00

The 7th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates took place in Rome from November 17 to 19 and was held, as were previous Summits, on the initiative of Mikhail Gorbachev and the Mayor of Rome, Walter Veltroni.

2006 Peace Garden Dedication in Dublin, Ireland

2006-04-01T16:17:00.001-05:00

The 2006 International Peace Garden will be dedicated in Dublin, Ireland during a gala ceremony hosted by the Lord Mayor Cllr. Catherine Byrne on Wednesday, April 26th, 2006. Festivities will include a special performance by RTE' Co'r na nO'g, a youth choir praised for their recordings and their many opera and theatre appearances throughout Ireland.

Ria Hudome joins International Peace Garden Foundation Board of Directors

2005-04-02T16:18:00.001-05:00

Having grown up in a military family, Ria has traveled the world from a very early age. Ria is a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan Collage and received her masters in Education from University of Virginia. Ria has spent most of her professional career in the hospitality industry. The last fifteen years have been with Marriott International. Presently, Ria is a Regional Trainer for Marriott Hotels based in the UK. Her affiliation to the International Peace Gardens started over ten years ago when she was a member of the delegation to plant the International Peace Garden in Pretoria, South Africa. Ria joined the International Peace Garden Foundation as a director in the Spring of 2005.

First Children’s International Peace Garden Announced: Will Honor Pope John Paul II’s Peace Efforts

2003-10-14T16:20:00.003-04:00

Washington, DC – The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center will dedicate the first Children’s International Peace Garden October 27, 2003 at 11 a.m. The children’s peace garden is one of several Cultural Center events honoring Pope John Paul II during the Silver Jubilee of his extraordinary pontificate.
Read more »

Twin ceremonies here honor terrorism victims

2003-09-12T16:27:00.001-04:00

By the A.M. Costa Rica staff Two separate ceremonies commemorated the Sept. 11, 2001, victims Thursday. The first was a gathering east of the Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano in Sabana Norte where firemen and police again paid tribute to their counterparts who died that morning in New York City.
Read more »

2003 Peace Garden Dedication in Costa Rica

2003-09-01T17:10:00.001-04:00

September 1, 2003 - The most recent International Peace Garden will be dedicated in San Jose, Costa Rica on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003. The date was chosen to honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, sending a fragrant and colorful message that world peace is every person’s right and responsibility.
Read more »

2003 Peace Garden Dedication in Rome

2003-04-03T17:09:00.001-05:00

Washington, DC-April 3rd, 2003. The 2003 International Peace Garden will be dedicated in Rome, Italy in front of the Coliseum during a gala ceremony hosted by Mayor Veltroni on Friday, April 4th, 2003.
Read more »

Int'l Peace Garden Unveiled in Canada

2002-05-10T17:08:00.001-04:00

Canada's Capital Region - The National Capital Commission (NCC), along with its partners and the Canadian Tulip Festival, had the honor of welcoming Her Royal Highness, Princess Margriet from the Netherlands at the Canada and the World Pavilion for the unveiling of the International Peace Garden.

Read more »

2002 Peace Garden Dedication in Vienna, Austria

2002-04-22T17:07:00.001-04:00

Washington, DC—April 22, 2002. The 2002 International Peace Garden will be dedicated in Vienna, Austria at City Hall during a gala ceremony hosted by Mayor Michael Haulp on Monday, April 29. Austria is being honored for its commitment to promoting peace among nations and democracy for their peoples. The dedication, with reception to follow, will be attended by city officials, members of the diplomatic corps and other distinguished guests.
Read more »

2001 Peace Garden Dedication in Hiroshima, Japan

2001-03-07T17:05:00.001-05:00

March 7, 2001, Washington, DC.— The city of Hiroshima was nominated to receive the next International Peace Garden by The Hague for the following reasons.
Read more »

Foundation Honored with International Award

2000-01-15T16:55:00.001-05:00

January 15, 2001 - Washington, DC—Paula Savage, founder and President, accepted the prestigious Award for The Merits of Two Worlds on behalf of the International Peace Garden Foundation, on November 20th, 2000 in Rochester, NY. The award, also known as the Robert Schuman Medal, was given by the Robert Schuman Institute, an organization created by the European Parliament in honor of the statesman who’s mission was to assemble the countries of Europe for the development of cultural, economic and social unity and peaceful relations in the global community.
Read more »

Michel Gauthier, Director

1990-01-01T16:36:00.002-05:00

Paul V. Golunski, Director

1990-01-01T16:31:00.001-05:00

Paula Savage, President

1990-01-01T16:25:00.001-05:00