About
Glynn
has
lived in Scarboro since 1973, and clearly still enjoys being here.
They have fond memories of many BBQs at the hall and soccer coaching
(the assumption being that because Glynn was an expat Brit, he would
know what was required).
One of
Glynn’s early contributions to the community was working in
partnership with Susan Murphy to convert the Scarboro traffic island
from a small bed that contained annual flowers to one with roses,
shrubs and other perennials: this led to the expansion of the island
bed and the grassed area around it. Joined later by Marj Olson,
Glynn and Susan initiated and organized the Scarboro garden tour for
about ten years.
While
on the SCA board, Glynn promoted the idea of community fruit trees
that resulted in the city planting apple and pear trees on Summit
Street. Glynn’s interest in Scarboro’s trees and shrubs led to his
involvement in the Heritage Committee’s work on understanding the
history of our parks and boulevards and creating a series of maps to
demonstrate their evolution.
Glynn
is now the team lead for the Scarboro landscape advisory group. He
is very involved in strengthening the memories of our landscapes
from the first half of the 20th century and is our key contact with
City Parks for the renovations of two beds on Triangle Park using
plant types grown decades ago in Scarboro and the Sunalta Ravine
(where Crowchild is now). We also know and thank Glynn for his
column ‘The Garden Scene’ which has appeared monthly in our
newsletter since January 2011.
Thank you Glynn for all you’ve done and continue to do for Scarboro!
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