Annual Arbor Day Celebration

Each year, the Shepherd of the Hills Garden Club celebrates Arbor Day in collaboration with the Friends of the Branson City Parks. Together, these organizations work closely with the City of Branson to select a park that will benefit most from the planting of special trees.

Tree Planting and Financial Support

Bluebird Trail

The Bluebird Trail at Eiserman Park began in 2024 with the installation of five Bluebird nest boxes strategically placed throughout the park. This initiative aimed to support local Bluebird populations and provide opportunities for community engagement with nature. One additional nest box was installed in early 2026 when construction near the park was completed, and a location became available.

Since the establishment of the trail, nearly 50 Bluebird hatchlings have successfully fledged from the installed nest boxes. This positive outcome demonstrates the trail’s contribution to native bird conservation within the City of Branson. Future plans include a possible addition of a second trail at a different City Park.

To learn more about this Bluebird Conservation Project, click here: https://shepherdofthehillsgardenclub.org/environment-and-conservation-projects/eastern-bluebird-conservation-the-bluebird-trail-at-eieserman-park-branson-mo/

Plant A Tree

The Plant A Tree program is an initiative that relies on the generous support of its members. Each month, members contribute by donating their spare change, which is collected and pooled together for a common cause.

When the total contributions reach $100, a check is issued in the name of a special member. This check is then mailed directly to the USDA National Forest Service, ensuring that the funds are used effectively for reforestation efforts.

The Club typically selects areas that have been severely impacted by natural disasters as the designated sites for planting new trees. Through this targeted approach, the program helps restore forests and promote environmental recovery in regions that need it most.

Roots of Giving Program

Formerly called the Recycle, Repurpose, and Reuse program, this projectcontinuous four times per year Donated items such as eyeglasses, hearing aids, and gently used durable medical equipment are collected by Committee Chair Sandra REeand distributed to chairites for individuals in need. This initiative ensures that essential items find a new purpose and provide support to those who require them.

In addition to the durable medical equipment mentioned above, pet food and supplies are generuslydonated to the Branson Humane Society, helping to care for local animals. In addition, old cell phones are collected and given to the Greene County Shelter for Battered Women, providing vital communication tools for women in crisis.Recycle, Repurpose and Reuse program is enthusiastically supported by the membership bringing items that can be reurposed.

Annual Table Rock Lake Shoreline Clean-Up

Over the past several years, Club volunteers have removed hundreds of pounds of trash from the adopted shoreline. These efforts have contributed significantly to maintaining a cleaner environment, making the lake a more enjoyable destination for both locals and visitors who appreciate its natural surroundings.