dorothy dunlap

Dorothy Dunlap
    Dotty Dunlap, 80, is a lady who paces herself yet does
not stop as she works to accomplish her goal of maintaining
the integrity and charm of Lake County landmarks. Her
heart and talent is in making Lake County a better place to
live. Dotty does this by reminding us of our history through
education in the field of horticulture. As an active OSU
Extension Volunteer Master Gardener since 1994, Dotty has
presented public talks and classes on various home garden
topics. She is personally involved in community
organizations, representing the OSU Extension at
informational booths at Lakeland’s Senior Day, Holden
Arboretum, Lake Metro Parks and other venues. Since 1991,
Dotty has been active in the Mooreland Restoration Garden
Club. She uses her woodworking skills around the Mooreland
mansion and gardens, and is always available to give
instruction or advice to novice gardeners and visitors to the
garden. Dotty digs, prunes, and plants at the three gardens
on the National Registry of Historic Gardens located on the
Mooreland Estate. As a Master Gardener, she has
participated on the Advisory Board; Program, Publicity and
Workshop Committees, as well as co-chair of the Tree
Committee.
    Dotty has offered “hands-on” instruction and
maintenance of the 4-H Peace garden at the Lake County
Fairgrounds in 2005, restored the landscape at Mathew
House on the Lake Erie College campus in 2004 and
currently is involved in the Newell Creek park project in
Mentor. Dotty also is active in the renovation of the Lake
County Historical Society’s new headquarters.
    Dotty was awarded Lake County Master Gardener in
2004 and was First Runner up for the State of Ohio Master
Gardener that same year.

Dorothy (Dotty) Dunlap