Bill Brink was a self-taught wildlife photographer, naturalist and outdoorsman who, until his death occupied the Broad Ripple home in which he was born. He was affectionately known as the “Mayor of Broad Ripple.” A cofounder of the Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society and an active member of the Amos Butler Audubon Society, Brink also served on the boards of the Friends of Holiday Park and
the Indiana Audubon Society. The Bill Brink Memorial Garden will be a landscaped linear oasis honoring the memory of the life-long Broad Ripple Resident who passed away in 2011. It will reflect Bill’s passion for the great outdoors, native Indiana plants, wildlife, art and Broad Ripple Village. There will be a variety of plant habitats including a rain garden, forest wildflowers and a prairie as well as benches, public art and lighting. The Garden will:
- Enhance the attractiveness of the Village
- Increase enjoyment of a ride or walk on the Monon trail
- Honor a contributor to the vibrancy of the Indianapolis community, and
- Promote appreciation of wildlife and the outdoors
Our goal is to raise $35,000 to complete the project; additional funds will be needed for ongoing maintenance of the garden. To DONATE, please click the link here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=KKVQ3SVCXSJXA
