Benefactors
Pine Cove Property Owners' Association
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The Pine Cove Property Owners' Association assists in the formulation and coordination of a sound policy for the present and future development of the Pine Cove area, which is defined by the boundaries of the Pine Cove Water District, Riverside County, California.
Idyllwild Tea Company
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Welcome to Idyllwild Tea Co., where time is left at the door, friendships are renewed and fond memories are created.
Located West of Palm Springs, the Idyllwild Tea Shop is nestled among the San Jacinto Mountain’s tall, whispering pine trees. It’s a place to hang your hat, put your feet up and enjoy small talk and big doses of your favorite tea. From Green and Black to De-Caf, with a healthy mix of fine organic and Herbal in between, the Idyllwild Tea Shop is a destination where time slows down and tea indulgences are encouraged.
Stop by Idyllwild Tea Shop, catch your breath and let us help you create your next fond memory.
Doug Austin
Dave Stith
Supervisor Jeff Stone, District III Riverside County
Barbara Burgess
Annamarie Padula
Founding |
| The Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks |
| Idyllwild Garden Club |
Supporting |
| Jon Dunn / Naturopathic Health Care |
| Don Unruh / Denise Huntington |
| Town Crier |
| Canvas Expressions / Decal Addict |
| Pine Cove Water District |
| BBVA Compass |
| Reba Coulter |
| Idyllwild Rotary |
| American Legion of Idyllwild |
Advocates |
| Chas. & Loreta VanOrter |
| Avianna Marie Jones, Swallow Creek Productions |
| Lady of the Lake |
| Dore's Art Garden |
| Robert Smith |
| Quiet Creek Inn & Vacation Rentals |
| Sallie Warwick |
| Mile-High Cafe |
| Mountain Harvest Market |
| Kenario Gallery |
| Nancy Borchers |
| Pine Cove Water District |
| Gastrognome |
| Carol McClintic |
| Kristin Ethier / Idyllwild Community Acupuncture |
| Wooley's |
| David Sandlin / Sandlin and Son Refrigeration |
| Caine Learning Center |
| Jan Jaspers-Fayer |
Friends |
| Soroptimist International of Idyllwild |
| Linda Devore - B's Mountain of Books |
| Tom Paulek - Friends of Northern San Jacinto Valley |
| Marsha Lytle |
| Virginia Anderson |
| Ana Bielecki - Nature's Wisdom |
| Darla & Ron Singerton / Singerton Fine Arts |
| Sherri Stange |
| Marilyn O'Connor Bueachesne |
| Mimi & Don & Trudie Lamp |
| Bruce Kintz / Kintz Construction |
| Helen Ziler |
| Deborah Geisinger |
| Denise Edmiston / Curves Idyllwild |
| Janice & Craig Coopersmith / The Family Business |
| Ron Twombly / Wayne Myers |
| Geary Hund |
| Bob & Kathi Haine |
| De Eskew - CBD Management |
| Win Wilde |
| Karen Smith |
| Ron Bianchi - Christmas Is |
| Stacey James - in memory of Dino James |
| Mary Battles |
| Claudine's |
| Georgia Summerton - Georgia's Ltd |
| Pat Siastny |
| The Corner Lodge in Idyllwild |
| The Goldbergs |
| Carolyn Fox |
| Mary Ann E. Miller |
Become a Sponsor
An event is unfolding in Idyllwild this July, 2010, to celebrate our native Lemon Lily (Lilium parryi). This call to sponsorship is to support our community plan to educate, celebrate, and restore the Lemon Lily to its former glory.
Please support this important project by becoming a sponsor. There are four levels of sponsorship ranging from $25.00 to $600.00 and above. Each level is described in the Sponsorship Application. Select the level that is appropriate for you and send your tax-deductible contribution and completed form to: The Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks, P.O. Box 1522, Idyllwild, CA 92549. Please designate “Lemon Lily Festival” on the check.
Benefactor - $600 or more
- Sponsor's name listed on all festival advertising
including banners, newspaper ads, press releases, website and brochures* - Lemon Lily planted in your behalf (sponsor certificate)
- Lemon Lily Festival sponsor pin and poster
Supporting - $300-$599
- Sponsor's name listed on website, press releases,
and brochures - Lemon Lily planted in your behalf (sponsor certificate)
- Lemon Lily Festival sponsor pin
Advocate - $100-$299
- Sponsor's name listed as sponsor on website and in brochures
- Lemon Lily planted in your behalf (sponsor certificate)
- Lemon Lily Festival sponsor pin
Friend - $25
- Lemon Lily planted in your behalf (sponsor certificate)
Founding Sponsors
The Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain
County Parks
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The Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks is a member supported non-profit organization based at the Idyllwild Park Nature Center and dedicated to supporting the work of the Riverside County Regional Parks & Open Space District.
The Friends make possible a great variety of cultural and natural history interpretive programs, new exhibits, wildlife observation facilities, equipment and resources to help children and adults gain appreciation and enjoyment of the San Jacinto Mountains. Benefits of Membership Satisfaction of knowing you are helping the Nature Center teach people from all over the world about our beautiful and fragile mountains. Free admission for you and your family (with Family Membership) to the Nature Center and to all programs & events.
Invitations to the Friends semi-annual potluck dinner and monthly board meetings. 10% discount on all items in the Nature Shop. Receive the Taquitz Telegram newsletter twice a year. All memberships are tax deductible.
Explore...Create...Create...and Imagine...
The Idyllwild Park County Nature Center shares the magnificence of the San Jacinto Mountains with visitors of all ages. The Center offers over five miles of hiking trails that wind past stunning vistas in every direction.
Inside the Center there are a variety of exhibits on local nature and history and a gift shop. On the deck visitors enjoy a variety of birds feed and socialize.
The Center is available to schools scout troops, and other organizations for guided hikes, Jr. Naturalist programs and field trips.
Special Events
The Center also has several special events, including the Wildflower and Art Show, usually held on Memorial Day. Winter or Summer, there is always something to do.
Our spacious auditorium is available for receptions, parties and community functions and we are located within the Idyllwild Country Campground where both tent sites and hookups are available. There is a fee for day use in the park which helps the Center programming and facilities. You day use fee allows you to tour the museum. hike the trails, picnic and use off the facilities. Camping Reservations: www.Riversidecountyparks.org
The Idyllwild Nature Center has a Junior Naturalist Program every Saturday starting at 10:00am until noon and runs through August. All children programs include a forest nature walk, snacks, and work books. Cost is $3.00 pre child and $2.00 for members of the Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks.
Shelley Kibby is the Park Ranger for Idyllwild Nature Center.
The Idyllwild Garden Club
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Develop your gardening talents, create appealing landscape designs, help beautify our community, learn horticultural techniques, discover new gardening interests, support area-wide conservation projects, share your gardening experiences.
Meetings are held at noon on the first Tuesday of the month, March-December at the Idyllwild Nature Center, one mile northwest of Idyllwild on Hwy 243.
Beautification
IGC plays a major role in community beautification. The Club helped to establish and continues to assist in the expansion & upkeep of the original gardens at the Idyllwild Area Historical Society. The Idyllwild downtown area has benefited by the installation & care of colorful “whiskey barrel” planters by IGC volunteers. Other landscape maintenance projects include the local newspaper & Town Hall buildings and design/care of the landscaping for Idyllwild's town entry signs.
Conservation
IGC supports & teaches the principles of gardening with native plants to achieve reduction in water usage, lower maintenance, reduce pesticides, invite the return of wildlife and support local ecology.
Education
IGC provides a monthly series of programs led by well known speakers and experts in a wide range of horticultural topics. The Club seeks to increase member knowledge and skills in garden design, appropriate plant selection for our area, soil science, permaculture gardening, plant cultivation and propagation techniques.
Youth/Junior Garden
IGC is the proud sponsor of the Idyllwild School Junior Garden Program. Students learn the valuable principles of horticultural and real “hands-on” experience in planting & maintaining three school-site gardens including a special native plant section.
Annually, IGC sponsors local student participation in the National Smokey Bear/Woody Owl Poster Contest.
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