The park of the Cannstatter Volksfest Verein is
an island of green in an urbanized section of Philadelphia. The
traditional German love of nature and the outdoors as well as the custom of
spending weekend afternoons in a open garden is reflected in the beautiful
grounds so carefully maintained in the rear of the Clubhouse.
However, trees have a limited life span and
some of our handsome old trees are showing signs of stress due to drought and
urban pollution. We have been aided in the past and recently by members who,
as a tree had to be removed, willingly donated another in the name of a family
member, or as a gesture of appreciation to the club. On the grounds you can
see many of these donated trees which have been planted, growing vigorously.
At the foot of these trees you will find a concrete monument with a bronze
plaque commemorating the honoree.
The cost of this gift varies from roughly $2250
to $300 depending the the size and the type of tree requested. If you are
interested in this project, please contact the Club for further details,
215-332-0121. This
is a wonderful way to show your affection for the Club and for its loyal
members.
