Chanticleer Receives the PHS Distinguished Achievement Award

WAYNE, PA – The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society presented the Distinguished Achievement Award to Chanticleer on November 12, 2013 at the PHS Awards Celebration and Recognition Event at the College of the Physicians of Philadelphia. The award is presented each year to an individual or organization that has made outstanding contributions to the field of public horticulture, or has had a positive impact on PHS programs and activities.

PHS President, Drew Becher quotes, “Chanticleer is most deserving of this PHS award, and in so many way epitomizes what a public garden should be: welcoming visitors for near and far, inspiring home gardeners to try new plants and color combinations in their back yards, and furthering the education of professional horticulturists.”

As a partner with PHS, Chanticleer staff has offered classes, workshops, and walks to PHS members, participated in the Philadelphia Flower Show, as well as hosted events for PHS. Chanticleer offers PHS members a discount on admission to the garden. The recognition event also honored volunteers for their years of service, this included several Chanticleer staff who have volunteered anywhere from five to fifteen years.

Chanticleer, a 35-acre pleasure garden known for its creativity and innovation, has generated attention nationally and internationally for garden style and execution. The garden celebrates its 20th year as a public garden in 2013. Chanticleer is open April 2-November 2, 2014, Wednesday through Sunday from 10am-5pm. For more information, please visit www.chanticleergarden.org.

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