2024 was a busy year with several family-friendly events, welcoming visitors from June to August, offering tours for special guests, and private groups renting the site. Our four summer staff did an outstanding job of maintaining the plants and buildings and gained some new skills at the same time. Although the Garden closed for the season at the end of August, important work has continued. The machine shed, where many of our events take place, is getting a new roof.
With a cost of more than $65,000.00 to repair the machine shed roof following the standards for the conservation of historic places, we are grateful for funding from the Alberta Government through the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program and from Lac Ste. Anne County. This year we received grants for 3 of our summer staff from Canada Summer Jobs, Canadian Parks & Recreation Association, and Young Canada Works. Membership sales, special events, along with private and corporate donations, all help us pay for ongoing maintenance and conservation projects of the historic buildings and plant collection.
Plans are well under way for next summer and we are looking for new members! Our pre-Christmas 2025 membership drive is now live!
Buy a Garden membership now to be eligible to win a West End Meals on Wheels 2025 Cash Calendar. There are 75 chances to win a share of $6,500.00 in prizes throughout the year (weekly, monthly, seasonal, & holiday draws). These calendars support a non-profit that delivers meals to seniors throughout Lac Ste Anne County. The Pegg Garden draw will be made on Sunday, Dec 15 at 9:00PM.
Memberships are $10.00/person. Check out our Get Involved page for more details on how to purchase your membership.
The Garden is taking part in GivingTuesday this year! In addition to purchasing a membership, support the Garden by following us on Facebook and Instagram, sharing our content with family and friends, becoming a volunteer or donating!
Thank you for your continued support! We can’t wait to see you next year.