Join us as we embark upon the restoration process of two of Green Giant Rooftop signs.
Spearheaded by local Green Giant retirees and Le Sueur residents, funds are being raised to restore the iconic rooftop signs; one featuring the Niblets and the other featuring Peas!
In partnership with: Le Sueur County Historical Soceity, owners of the signs; Ney Nature Center, operator of the W. W. Mayo House which was home to three generations fo Cosgroves: C.N. Cosgrove: a founder of the Green Giant Company and his son Ward Cosgrove and grandson Bob Cosgrove, Green Giant Executives; and the City of Le Sueur, where the plan is to locate the signs, one in Mothers Louise Park and the other in Pierre Le Sueur Park.
The estimated project costs are approximatly $100,000, this is a full restoration of the enamal work and paint on the signs and construction of a suport structure, foundation and lighting for the signs in thier respective locations.
The Ney Nature Center is fiscal host for this project:
EIN: 41-1842392 – The Ney Nature Center is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charitable nonprofit organization.
Donations to Ney Environmental Education Foundation (dba: Ney Nature Center) are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. In January, we send out year-end contribution statements for those whose total donations for the year equals $250.00 or more.
Donate by Mail:
Mail-in a donation to Ney Nature Center with “GG Signs” in the memo or in a note to:
PO Box 93, Henderson, MN 56044
Donate Electronically:
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