Garden tour has money to donate


October 23, 2012 · Updated 2:32 PM 

The Whidbey Island Garden Tour is seeking qualified grant applicants to receive funding from the upcoming June 22, 2013 tour. Every year, proceeds from the tour are given to nonprofits and programs with projects promoting the improvement, restoration and maintenance of common habitat.

Recent beneficiaries include Island County 4-H, Whidbey Institute, Senior Services of Island County, Good Cheer Food Bank Garden, Friends of Langley Library, Deer Lagoon Grange and Calyx Community Arts School.

For more information or to download an application, go to www.wigt.org or contact the beneficiaries coordinator at beneficiaries@whidbey.net. Application deadline is Oct. 31.

 

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