ell us your group’s mission? We are dedicated to providing support, advocacy and sweat equity for the most beloved 23 acres in the city, Schiller Park! |
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What is your primary fundraising need?
We are raising funds to commission sculptures by Jerzy Kedziora for Schiller Park. The temporary exhibit has been such a success that we hoped to buy some pieces to have forever – and the response has been thrilling! We are very optimistic that before the end of this month, we will be able to commission five pieces. How do you handle fundraising?
With the pandemic, right now we’re limited to just mailings. |
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What activities are the “Friends” involved with?
We plant and maintain the Welcome gardens at four entrances to the park. We plant and maintain the circle garden at the foot of Schiller Monument. And we maintain the fountain in Schiller Pond (no easy thing, given the amount of fishing line that gets tangled up in the motor!). Staying in contact with the Recreation and Parks Department is a big part of what we do; we’re able to relay maintenance concerns, tree issues, pond algae and anything else that comes up, with senior staff members with whom we have collaborated for years. They are responsive and supportive, without fail. |
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How does someone join?
There is no fee to belong to the Friends of Schiller Park. We do, however, hope members will contribute ideas, passion, sweat equity and that they will champion the best interests of Schiller Park when city budgets and other policy matters are considered. Park lovers may join at FriendsofSchillerPark.org.
There is no fee to belong to the Friends of Schiller Park. We do, however, hope members will contribute ideas, passion, sweat equity and that they will champion the best interests of Schiller Park when city budgets and other policy matters are considered. Park lovers may join at FriendsofSchillerPark.org.
And how do you become a volunteer?
In normal times, we put out a call for people to help with the Welcome Gardens throughout the summer season and a once-a-year mulch project. Of course, this year will be a little different.
In normal times, we put out a call for people to help with the Welcome Gardens throughout the summer season and a once-a-year mulch project. Of course, this year will be a little different.
And while Schiller Park is in the German Village Historic District, it serves a much broader community; the Friends of Schiller Park includes neighbors from Schumacher Place, Merion Village, and the Brewery District, as well.
