Founded in 2014 by Frances Mason-Barton and Trevor Barton. In 2015, the Club registered with the State of Florida as a nonprofit corporation. We then registered with the state of Florida as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 2017.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL, the VillageWalk community is four miles east of I-75, directly off Bonita Beach Road (Exit 116).
Membership is open to all residents of VillageWalk of Bonita Springs.
Mission
The VWGC is open to all with appreciation for and an interest in gardening and furthering community beautification.
The club exists to:
- Further members’ horticultural knowledge.
- Provide support for the Butterfly Gardens.
- Aid in the protection of native plants and wildlife.
- Offer members opportunities to engage in activities, trips and tours related to gardening and horticulture.
- Further community education and beautification.
In all these activities, VWGC will do so in a spirit of enjoyment, education, and fellowship.
Our Garden Club in Numbers
147
Members
12
Committees
20
Species of Butterflies that visit the gardens
2.5
Acres of gardens
Commitment to Environment
We are committed to the highest levels of environmental conservation and adhere to the principles of “Florida Friendly”. We passionately believe that the best way to ensure sustainability of the gardens is to be good stewards of the earth.
The Butterfly Garden is completely organic: NO pesticides or herbicides are used.
Our focus on using recycled materials such as mulch and cardboard underlayment is an important tenet of our commitment to the environment.
2025-2026 Officers
President: Cheryl Gedris
1st Vice Presidents: Jackie Fegan & Leslie Bischoff
2nd Vice President: Val Shaha
Secretary: Lee Ann Podruch
Treasurer: Don Blackwell
VillageWalk Garden Club of Bonita Springs 