Greenscape of Jacksonville feted a sold-out crowd of supporters at its Root Ball 2024 gala. Held May 4 at The Garden Club of Jacksonville, against the backdrop of the St. Johns River, the event raised funds for the organization’s programming and celebrated another successful planting season. Attendees sipped mint juleps beneath the live oaks before gathering inside to cheer for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby.
The event, co-chaired by Sally Baker Lee and Erica Paul, also featured a Derby-inspired dinner, casino games, a silent auction and live tree decor from Liberty Landscape Supply. Root Ball is Greenscape’s largest fundraiser and helps offset canopy loss.
