Grounds: – Oversight of all grounds maintenance including location and protection of over 300 memorial plantings.
Including this from Genesis 1 :11-12
11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind and the tree yielding fruit whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
Gardens: – Jane Iglehart has overseen our wonderful gardens for more than 15 years and worked tirelessly to provide a beautiful setting for the church. This includes making contributions to “Woods Chips” about various herbs, plants and trees found in the church gardens and their connection to the bible. Jane is looking for additional Green Thumbers of varied experience you are always welcome to help. Through the ages men and women have found beauty and food among the plants of our earth, and at Woods we continue to seek, find, and provide for beauty on our grounds. From Anemones to Zinnias, or apples to pines, we have planted many different plants and trees. Our gardens also provide a sanctuary for the furry and feathered friends that come to Woods. Birdbaths and houses, and feeders make them feel welcome - from the tiniest hummingbirds to the mallard ducks, and from the chipmunks to the rabbits. And, yes, the frogs and toads are to be found here, too.
(From an Evening Capital article Oct. 12, 1999) From the looks of the bird baths in the Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church gardens, the church may have the cleanest robins in Severna Park. Butterflies hover atop the herbs and flowers surrounding the church, and birds constantly splash about in the five bird baths. "In the summer, they had to be filled almost every day,' 'said Jane Iglehart, a Berrywood resident and one of three women who maintain the church gardens. Mrs. Iglehart began planning the gardens about ten years ago to give the church an inviting appearance, as well as create a home for area wildlife. The state Department of Natural Resources recently honored her efforts by making the church part of the Wild Acres program, a state network of gardens where wild animals can find food, water and shelter.
