by friends | May 19, 2026 | News
May is a busy time in Hendricks Park: birds, plants, flowers, picnics, prom photos, tours, and Mothers Day. Mothers Day is probably the busiest day of the year, with families coming back to keep long traditions alive, young children on their first visit smelling...
by friends | Mar 20, 2026 | News
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HENDRICKS PARKEarly spring is early this year. After the recent period of warm weather, many spring blooms have arrived, As shown above, the magnolias are out in force. The various varieties of white, purple and pink flowers can be seen...
by friends | Feb 25, 2026 | News, Volunteer Opportunities
IN THE GARDENS The volunteers are back! Tuesday and Thursday sessions have restarted. The Tuesday group meets at 9:00am in the Rhododendron Garden for weeding, removing blackberries, planting new rhododendrons and other plants, and enjoying a coffee break with sweets....
by friends | May 15, 2024 | Wildflowers
Rosy Plectritis (Plectritis congesta) Plectritis congesta (Valeriana congesta) is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family. It is known by several common names, including rosy plectritis. It is an annual herb, growing from 4 in. up to nearly two feet...
by friends | Apr 18, 2024 | News
New Gate at Forest Entrance New gates have been installed at the ends of that section of Fairmount Blvd. that traverses the forest of Hendricks Park. The Friends of Hendricks Park has been advocating for this infrastructure improvement for several years. The gates...
