Around the Park: Library's native garden recognized; 'Bye Bye Birdie' returning to SPHS

The Hollyberry Garden Club's native garden at the Severna Park Library was formally dedicated on Saturday with local dignitaries, community and club members gathered as part of the Heritage Day celebration hosted by the Association of Severna Park Improvement Renewal and Enhancement and the Anne Arundel County Public Library.

The grant process for the garden, located throughout the winding path leading up to and at the front entrance, began in late 2006, and has attracted accolades nationally. The club took first place last spring in the civic project category by the National Garden Club Inc., who awarded the gardeners a $1,000...