Gilroy Today 2014 06 Summer | Page 27

Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors breaks ground on the new Water Oasis feature scheduled to open in late June .

Today

Gilroy Gardens , Inc . is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) nonprofit educational institution whose mission is to educate and inspire families , especially children , to appreciate horticulture and the importance of trees in our lives by providing fun and memories in a beautiful garden setting .
The Board of Directors guides the decision making for the development , maintenance , and operation of this unique park . The goal is to return a percentage of annual revenues back into the beautification and preservation of the property and facilities for Gilroy ’ s Parks and Recreational use .
2014 Volunteer Board of Directors
• Greg Edgar — Chairman
• Jay Baksa — Treasurer
• Jane Howard — Secretary
• Terri Aulman — Council Member
• Robert Oneto — Community Director
• Glenn Pace — Community Director
• Steve Peat — Community Director

2011

Celebration Of 10th Anniversary Of The Park The residents of Gilroy are fortunate to have such a unique venue as Gilroy Gardens . It might have been the vision of one man , Michael Bonfante , but it has become the source of many dreams , education and fun for all the residents of Gilroy and for the thousands who visit every year .
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