The Lakeside Legacy Foundation, more commonly known as The Dole, and the civic beautification committee of The Countryside Garden Club in Crystal Lake, are planning to make a truly positive impact in the community by working together to beautify the gardens on the grounds of The Dole Mansion.

Throughout time, many people have donated and added plants to these gardens, and we look to expand on this by creating a spreadsheet and mapping all the currently growing plants in the gardens. This will allow us to determine what plants bloom during which seasons; which plants are butterfly host plants and/or pollinator friendly; as well as identify plants that are needed and are on our wish list to be added with the help of donations.