Our Programs & Projects
We believe in helping others. Whether that's through teaching elementary age school children the beauty of growing their own food or raising money to help others beautify their world through garden aesthetics or education.
Miss Fran's Teaching Garden
Miss Fran's Teaching Garden
Miss Fran’s Teaching Garden is a unique collaboration of three organizations: the Cedar Creek Lake Garden Club to create and facilitate an edible garden designed for the needs of students, teachers, and the community; Tool Elementary School to integrate a garden-based curriculum into their existing classes; and the Community Food Pantry of Tool that receives our seasonal harvests and delivers fresh produce to 350-400 families each month.
Tool Elementary School, where “the adventure never stops, and the learning never ends” is home to Miss Fran’s Teaching Garden, named for Fran Sonka, a Tool community icon. Miss Fran served the city of Tool from 1995-2012. As mayor, she was instrumental in positioning Tool as the location for the new elementary school. Most every day Miss Fran remains active at the school and plays a huge role in the garden’s success. CCL Garden Club members volunteer at the garden regularly and work with students of all ages in planting, maintaining, and harvesting the abundant produce.
The 8 at Tool City Park Butterfly Garden
For two years, the money that was made at our annual Cedars & Cinnamon Home Tour benefitted the design, creation and construction of a beautiful butterfly garden in the new park being built in the city of Tool. This project has been a true labor of love and we are anxious to share the fruits it with the community.
Toys For Tots
Every year at our December meeting and luncheon the Garden Club hosts a toy drive for Toys for Tots. The generosity and giving spirit of our members brings the true meaning of the holidays to life.
