BROOKS – Jean and Art Robbie-Shea will host a fundraising event open to the public, on behalf of the non-profit But Still I Am One, in the Jean Robbie-Shea Memorial Gardens at 44 McTaggart Street in Brooks on Sunday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jean, a former Belfast Garden Club member, and her husband Art purchased this peaceful garden property from Master Gardener Mary Kivel and her husband in 2016. This 5.7-acre property has extensive gardens which Jean has lovingly restored and expanded, including a delightful shade garden with a Japanese maple tree, and additional smaller gardens scattered around the house and property. There is a farm pond, fruit trees and berry bushes.
Mixed among the gardens are a variety of stone sculptures and a stone sculpture studio in the barn. Art has made sculptures for over 14 years and gives sculpting lessons weekly all year round.
Plenty of wildlife abounds among the secret paths to the Marsh River where you can observe beavers, muskrats, turtles (snapping and painted), eagles, osprey, deer, foxes, skunks, squirrels, chipmunks, frogs and many birds. Bring the kids, they love to catch frogs (nets provided) and swing on the tire swing.
This event is a fundraiser for But Still I Am One, a local 501c3 organization that supports and empowers young adults 16-21 years old who are experiencing homelessness in Waldo County. Funds help support local young people as they struggle to stay in high school, find a job, cover transportation, and stay warm during the winter.
Admission is free. Recommended donation is $20.
