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October 20, 2026 (Gilroy, CA): Gilroy Gardens, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announced the addition of two new community members to the volunteer Board of Directors. As Board Members, Heather Crowley and Eric Wasinger will both help support the park’s educational mission.
Heather Crowley moved to Gilroy from San Jose in 2020, drawn to the sense of community of a smaller town. Since making Gilroy home, she has been actively involved in the local community, serving as PTG President and Gala Chair for St. Catherine School.
Heather joined the Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors to bring her fundraising and community-building experience to the organization.
Heather says, “I am truly passionate about strengthening Gilroy Gardens’ mission to educate children while creating fun and lasting memories in a beautiful garden setting. I plan to build on my experience to help generate the support and resources needed to continue the park’s mission.”
Eric Wasinger joins the board with a robust professional background in the facilities industry, financial management, and public administration.
A resident of Gilroy for 34 years, Wasinger joined the board out of a deep desire to give back to the local community and ensure the park remains a vibrant space for future generations.
Eric states, “I am proud to be part of the Gilroy Gardens Board of Directors and look forward to collaborating other members of our local community to help the park continue to thrive.”
Keeping the Magic Growing
Gilroy Gardens is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to educate and inspire families, especially children, to appreciate horticulture and the importance of trees in our lives by providing fun and memories in a beautiful garden setting.
The volunteer Board of Directors at Gilroy Gardens guides the decision-making for the development, maintenance, and operation of the park. The goal is to return a percentage of annual revenues back into the beautification and preservation of the property and facilities for the City of Gilroy’s parks and recreational use. The Board is specifically challenged to find public works projects to initiate and/or support those that follow the nonprofit organization’s ideals of preservation, stewardship and ecology.
For more information about making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or volunteering at Gilroy Gardens, please visit GilroyGardens.org/support.
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About Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation and California’s only horticultural theme park. Founded by Michael Bonfante, the park offers a unique family experience centered around trees and plants with an emphasis on local history. The park features over 40 rides and attractions and more than 10,000 trees, including the world-famous Circus Trees, as well as special events throughout the year. For more information, visit GilroyGardens.org.
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