Friends of Everest Community Park and Prairie Gardens

05/09/2026

Thank you to the Everest Park helpers this morning! We got so much done! ✅ We are blessed to live in a community of volunteers.

Don Camblin
JP & Alice Kay Smith
Jim & Gail Streeter
Kendra Heinen & sons Wesley & Daniel
Brenda Troop
Corey & Christie Moman
Charla Becker
Mark Petersen

05/05/2026

Hi Everyone- I wanted to give an update and see if anyone would like to work a bit in the park on Saturday at 9 AM.

If anyone is interested in helping with raking and bagging the grass - we think that would look nicer for the upcoming holiday.

Urban Lawncare has mulched, and planted some flowers and bushes that are easier to maintain. These are 1) new butterfly bushes in the north east corner that will now become Bridget’ butterfly garden. 2) new and smaller prairie flower and bushes around the big rock for the Hutchison family. These areas had become difficult to maintain and so to preserve their beauty, we downsized and added ways to prevent weeds.

Our goal is to make it as easy to maintain as possible which includes,
1) removing the large plastic border around the playground so that the city can mow the playground area.
2) Shorten all of the dedication plaques so that they are more consistent and closer to the ground.
3) I plan to look into grants for a new fence. The city let me know that the railroad might have one.

Mark and I (Jackie) will be working on Saturday, May 9th at 9 AM for all who would like to join. Thank you!

Please leave a comment or message me on Facebook if you plan the come.

08/10/2025

Thank you to all who helped this morning in the park! I found it fun and fulfilling to see our progress. It’s so nice to work alongside our Everest neighbors on a project together and a great way to get some exercise in. 😃

JP & Alice Smith
Judy Palmateer
Don Camblin
Brenda Troop
Karen Ingels
Lisa Earp
Madelyn Coleman (& sweet Roy)
Mark Petersen

We cut down two overgrown flower gardens with the intention to start over with new growth next year. Next spring, we hope to contain the flower gardens into smaller areas with borders so it is easier to maintain.

We are planning to work again next Saturday at 8AM. (1 hour work & 20-30 mins for pick up).

Come join us! We would love to have you!
Jackie

07/11/2025

Hi Everyone,
Jackie Petersen here. The Everest Park could use some TLC. I told some of the Everest alumni that I would help but I’m better with words and numbers than plants. (Just ask my husband Mark!)
So, I’m asking for help.

Would anyone like to join me as a local group to meet every quarter to help determine its ongoing needs and set up a few early morning Spring & Summer Saturdays for weeding?

Please private message me at Jackie Petersen or respond here and I will DM you.

Anyone willing to help in any way would be much appreciated.
Thank you!
Jackie

01/13/2025

❄️ Blizzard 2025 ❄️

12/03/2024

The tree has been lit! We will share more photos later on 🤍🎄

11/24/2024

Happy to see my home town is still aglow with the Christmas Spirit. Way to go 4-Leaf Clovers! Bob Edwardson ERHS Class of '60.

Plan to join the Everest 4-Leaf Clovers as they carol around town, light the Christmas tree 🎄 at the park, following with soup and Santa at the Christian Church. Let’s kick off the holiday season together! Thank you 4H club!

11/24/2024

Plan to join the Everest 4-Leaf Clovers as they carol around town, light the Christmas tree 🎄 at the park, following with soup and Santa at the Christian Church. Let’s kick off the holiday season together! Thank you 4H club!

06/25/2024

Friends of Everest Park & Prairie Gardens is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to beautify the park and establish an Honor & Prairie Gardens.

11/27/2023

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄

11/26/2023

❄️Due to weather❄️

The Everest 4-Leaf Clovers are going to move the event to the church tomorrow starting at 5! 🎅🎄🍲🍪

The tree will be lit at the park so be sure and drive by prior to arriving to enjoy seeing Santa, having soup, cinnamon rolls, cookies, hot chocolate, and caroling at the church! Please be safe and stay warm☃️