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History of the Close Memorial Gardens:

1975, Nathanael Greene Park is created at 2400 S. Scenic. 
   
1984, Gray-Campbell Farmstead  is relocated to Nathanael Greene Park.
     
1985, the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden is created on 7.5 acres.
        
1986, Springfield Sister City relationship with Isesaki, Japan.
     
2000, Friends of the Garden incorporates as foundation to raise funds for the Botanical Center.
        
2006, Greene County voters approve $3 million for Botanical Center.
        
2009, construction begins in the Fall on The Botanical Center, with completion due in late summer 2010.
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George Deatz, President
Dr. Bob Kipfer, Vice President
Gail Stineburg, Secretary
Kauleen Volentine, Treasurer
Don Akers
Chris Barnhart
Carla Beezley
Susan Boswell
Patrick Byers
Bob Childress
Christine Chiu,
Major Close
Lee Coates
Jeanne Duffey
George Freeman
Nancy Hopkins
Dr. Stan Horsch
Cliff Kennedy
Kenny Knauer
John Mckinzie
Dana Mirowski
Sharon Owings
Heather Parker-Reese
Peggy Sauer
Mike Ward
Gabrielle White
Cindy Willis
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Friends of the Garden mission is to "establish and facilitate a Botanical Center, gardens, and arboretum at Close Botanical Gardens and Lake Drummond to inspire the discovery, understanding, and appreciation of nature."