Grand opening – Groves Memorial Community Hospital officially opened its Memorial Forest, located behind the hospital, on June 9 with about 100 donors and those associated with the project present to celebrate. The forest was the brainchild of the Grand River Agricultural Society, which donated $250,000 for materials.
The Elora-Salem Horticultural Society planted a pollinator garden near the forest, and there’s a gazebo for patients, staff and visitors in this healing garden.
“It was quite a wasteland before we started,” said Deborah Whale, vice president of the ag society. “As these plants grow-in and develop, it will be spectacular.”
Hospital CEO and president Angela Stanley thanked both groups, as well as the donors, whose financial donations have helped purchase equipment for the hospital.
Piper Peter Hummel leads visitors along the walkway as the memorial forest officially opens.
Members of the Elora-Salem Horticultural Society pose for a photo.
