National award for Abbie Harris Jun 5, 2009
For her project "You're Fired! The Use of Fire to Eliminate Non-Native Plants in a Prairie Restoration: A study of three restored prairies," she visited restored prairies at Fernwood Botanical Gardens in Buchanan, the Geneva Prairie in Cassopolis and the Atkinson Dewey Street Prairie in Dowagiac several times over the span of a year to catalog the percentage of native and non-native plants in random samples. Two of the prairies, the Fernwood Prairie and the Atkinson Dewey Street Prairie, were... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Weekend events in Arizona Jun 4, 2009
Weird Plant SaleCheck out the wild and wacky world of botany at this plant sale at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Growers from the area will showcase and sell some of the strangest and most exotic species known to humanity. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Lawsuits filed over wolf hunting in Rockies Jun 3, 2009
June 2: Bald eagles are nesting in Canada's Royal Botanical Gardens. The birds were nearly wiped out 20 years ago by D-D-T spraying. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Cleanup project may go to vote Jun 2, 2009
Not looking to turn down free help, the chairman of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame is trying to accommodate a volunteer group that wants to take on the overgrown botanical gardens. On Monday Bryan Persons said he was working to set up a board of directors meeting via conference call before week's end to vote on whether to grant community organizer Anthony Esposito access to the state-owned property behind the Savannah River levee. (The Augusta Chronicle)
This summer is ripe for day-trippers (70) Jun 1, 2009
The list includes a tour of the state Capitol, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, the University of Wisconsin Arboretum, Vilas Zoo, a night of music on the UW-Madison Memorial Union Terrace or even a bike ride around Lake Monona. I think that Madison is one of those cities that you can come to and feel like you ve gotten away, said Stephanie Sabo, a spokeswoman for the Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
In The Gardens Of Eatin' May 31, 2009
McConnell Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the glass-paved, pedestrian Sundial Bridge, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, have added to Redding's claim of being more than a pit stop on Interstate 5. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
HotelTravel.com's Top 10 Reasons to Visit Bali May 30, 2009
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Solve this growing problem May 30, 2009
If you owned the property commonly referred to as the former Golf and Gardens on Augusta's downtown riverfront, it's likely you'd be in trouble with the city. You'd probably be getting warnings and letters and possibly fines for the unsightly property overgrown with vegetation. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum... May 29, 2009
The stately mansion is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and its antiques, art galleries and botanical gardens offer a quiet respite and an enriching learning experience. Inside the Cheekwood Mansion. (Suite101.com)
Treat our visitors better than this May 28, 2009
Come this fall, visitors to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens at Strybing Arboretum may be faced with a shock - a $7 entry fee, unless they are San Francisco residents. 05. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Loving San Francisco Botanical Garden to death May 28, 2009
Virtually all other major botanical gardens in the United States are supported by admission fees. Without some revenue, special features of the garden will be compromised if not eliminated. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Volunteers offer to do yard work at golf hall May 27, 2009
The stated goal of his group is "to promote cultural, economic, environmental and educational progress," and Mr. Esposito calls the overgrown botanical gardens an "inexcusable situation.". If he can't get access by June 6, he and other volunteers will either stand at the gates with their equipment as a public protest or slip onto the property and do the work until the state has them ejected -- another kind of protest. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Downtown Des Moines: Parks, art, architecture May 27, 2009
Other downtown attractions include the Court Avenue District, the new Science Center of Iowa, the Iowa Events Center, and the Des Moines Botanical Gardens, with its centerpiece pagoda, brought over from China and rebuilt in Des Moines brick by brick. Related Searches. (Yahoo News)
Officials struggle over Gardens, weeds May 26, 2009
The growing season is here, and with the city no longer expending resources on maintaining state-owned property, the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Botanical Gardens looks like a scene from the History Channel's Life After People , the documentary showing what might happen if humans disappeared ... MARCH 2001: The Hall of Fame's temporary building and botanical gardens open, with projected visitation of 300,000 people annually ... JUNE 2007: The Hall of Fame closes the botanical gardens because of a... (The Augusta Chronicle)
* School closure not routine measure: CDC May 24, 2009
Three treasures in the forest X pythoncidere, negative ions and fresh oxygen X help people develop natural antibodies, soothe their mind, eliminate insomnia, headaches and anxiety, prevent respiratory diseases, and improve circulation and immunity systems, COA Minister Chen Wu-hsiung (Z) said at an activity yesterday to encourage people to visit any of the nation's 18 forest recreation areas or botanical gardens. ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY MEGGIE LU This story has been viewed 445 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Trip tracker May 24, 2009
The trails at the Alaska Botanical Gardens are filled with the sweet smells of summer and are perfect for bird watching, photography, reading, painting and long sighs. ahhhh. (Anchorage Daily News)
Check out lovely gardens today May 24, 2009
Mark and Bonnie Bestoso, 4828 Wolf Road, benefit for Erie Zoo and Botanical Gardens ... They are Goodell Gardens tead in Edinboro, Asbury Woods Nature Center, Tom Ridge Environmental Center, Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier Park, and Erie Zoo and Botanical Gardens. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Scientists announce top 10 new species; issue SOS May 23, 2009
"The international committee of taxon experts who made the selection of the top 10 from the thousands of species described in calendar year 2008 is helping draw attention to biodiversity, the field of taxonomy, and the importance of natural history museums and botanical gardens in a fun-filled way," says Quentin Wheeler, an entomologist and director of the International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University. "Charting the species of the world and their unique attributes... (EurekAlert!)
Virtu outdoor art festival May 22, 2009
He works with still life floral arrangements and close-up landscapes, and often goes into Lincoln Woods or the URI Botanical Gardens for inspiration and subject matter. I start with a charcoal pencil drawing, he says, then a clear water wash to get in the grays, and the water also gives a depth to the black charcoal in the drawing. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Asheville with Kids May 17, 2009
If you want to extend the budget flower viewing, also hit the Botanical Gardens at UNC nearby, which is free. Chimney Rock Park with Kids. (Suite101.com)
Building careers for the next generation May 16, 2009
Representatives from businesses such as Hawai i BioEnergy and National Tropical Botanical Gardens were at hand Thursday to answer questions and provide advice relevant to their field of work. Fran Becker, executive director of Na Lei Wili, Area Health Education Center, said there are many different avenues to approach if considering the health industry. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Joe Bartolotta May 16, 2009
The segment of his business that has seen the biggest decline are corporate events held at his restaurants and through his catering company at Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin and Milwaukee County s Boerner Botanical Gardens. There has been an enormous corporate pullback, he said. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Deputy Minister tours departments, agencies May 15, 2009
Mr. Afryie-Ankrah was at the Aburi Botanical Gardens where he toured the garden to observe their conditions and said it was the best place for relaxation so Ghanaians should patronise it. Mr. Owusu Afriyie, the Director of the garden said they needed capital to upgrade the standards of their guest houses, renovate the abandoned conference facility which was built since 1996 to stage national and international conferences. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
#35 PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND May 15, 2009
Named after the state's founder, there's more than 400 acres worth of carefully planned outdoor space and multiple worthwhile attractions, such as the city zoo, botanical gardens, a castle-like Natural History Museum and planetarium. For maximum fun, rent your own swan paddleboat for a trip around the park's waterways. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Inside Seychelles May 14, 2009
One tip is go the botanical gardens in Mahe and the World Heritage Site on Praslin; the forest of the giant Coco de Mer, which has a stunning resemblance to the private parts of a woman. Fishing is a must and the diving is probably the best in the world. (iAfrica.com)
Farm markets are back in season May 14, 2009
Other new markets in the region this year include one focused on organic and naturally grown produce at Oakland's Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Called "Farmers at Phipps," a la the Farmers@Firehouse market in the Strip District, the market has been organized by Phipps and the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture, which is managing it. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Japan vacations and hotels from $288 May 7, 2009
Guests can discover the remnants of 400,000-year-old volcanic lava flows inside the nearby Owakudani Ravine, explore the botanical gardens around Hakone Gora Park, or simply unwind with a soak in the hotels new lakefront onsen. Japanican. (MSNBC -- Travel)
KCC holds Green Tech Expo May 7, 2009
Workshop speakers for the event included Andrea Dean, a Green Business coach, consultant and creative educator, Ken Stokes, a green economist who runs The Kauaian Institute, Scott Sloan who oversees the care and maintenance of infrastructure and building projects at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens, and Alexander de Roode of the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui. Article Rating. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
The Wallflowers Return With A Collection: 1996-2005 out June 16 May 5, 2009
Tues, June 16, 2009 Anaheim CA House of Blues Wed, June 17, 2009 Saratoga CA Montalvo Thu, June 18, 2009 Napa CA Napa Valley Opera House Fri, June 19, 2009 Portland OR Wonder Ballroom Sat, June 20, 2009 Spokane WA Woldson Theatre Sun, June 21, 2009 Seattle WA Showbox at the Market Sun, June 28, 2009 Chicago IL Taste of Chicago Mon, June 29, 2009 Grand Rapids MN Frederik Meijer Gardens Tue, June 30, 2009 Interlochen MI Interlochen Arts Fest Thu, July 2, 2009 Philadelphia PA Keswick Theatre Fri,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
NYC's Guggenheim celebrates Frank Lloyd Wright May 5, 2009
that was declared a national historic landmark in 1971; and a large-scale model of his 1957 scheme for Greater Baghdad featuring an opera house, university, botanical gardens and museum that was never realized due to political upheaval in the Iraqi capital. At the museum's connecting annex towers, two case studies will explore the connection between Wright's private and urban commissions. (Yahoo News)
No comments posted. May 3, 2009
Project plans call for adding 170,000 square feet of space to the four-story structure in Exposition Park to create new, interactive exhibits that will highlight ecological science, including aquariums, zoos and botanical gardens. Called the World of Ecology, the project was most recently expected to open in early 2010. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! May 2, 2009
next to the State Botanical Gardens. The Kids Walk is designed for children up to fifth-grade to participate and get involved in Relay For Life. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Click here to read more. May 1, 2009
4 miles to the Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens, where the fourth- and fifth-graders put their skills to the test on a geocaching course. Geocaching, a game of hiding and seeking treasure, requires participants to use a GPS unit to pinpoint the location of caches, which may contain logbooks and other items. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
SMEGA reports more jobs expected May 1, 2009
Members, partners, and supporters of the Southwestern Michigan Economic Growth Alliance (SMEGA) gathered at Fernwood Botanical Gardens on the morning of Wednesday, April 22 for the organization's annual meeting. President of SMEGA's board of directors and CEO of Express-1 in Buchanan, Mike Welch, welcomed the attendees and invited everyone to review the annual report, which highlighted accomplishments of the organization between January and December of 2008, during which time current State... (Niles Star, MI)
First phase of botanical garden expansion opens Saturday Apr 29, 2009
Those crises just don t happen at botanical gardens, said executive director Mary Pat Matheson. There were many moments, but most of those moments were grief for the men who were injured. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Atlanta Botanical Garden unveils expansion Apr 29, 2009
The exhibition was previously on display in London and the New York City Botanical Gardens. Moore Foundation Curator David Mitchinson said Moore wanted his work showcased in nature. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Food and Dining Briefs for April 23 Apr 28, 2009
Celebrate with McCormick ck's: Thursday is celebrating "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day" by offering free lunch to school-age children dining with their parent. The San Diego location is at 675 L. St., near Petco Park. (North County Times)
Woodlake releases Western Week Agenda for 56th annual Woodlake Lions Rodeo Apr 28, 2009
- 6:30 a.m., Round Up for Hunger, 5k run/2 mile, walk/run at Bravo Lake Botanical Gardens. Cost: 20, 25. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Aids Walk Miami returns to South Florida Apr 19, 2009
The event takes place at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens at 2000 Convention Center Drive. Seven's Craig Stevens will emcee the opening ceremonies at 8:00 a.m.. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Sen. Akaka visits NTBG Apr 18, 2009
For more information on the National Tropical Botanical Gardens, visit. Article Rating. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Chastain concertsCheap and free events for the family Apr 17, 2009
Atlanta Botanical Gardens. 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• Events calendar Apr 17, 2009
Idaho EarthFest, noon to 9 p.m. at Idaho Botanical Gardens' Outlaw Field, 2355 N. Penitentiary Road. Festival celebrates community sustainability and a greener Idaho. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Walk with the Bard Apr 17, 2009
At least two dozen Shakespeare gardens, of varying sizes and scope, are listed on the Internet, most of which are located in botanical gardens, at Shakespeare festivals or on university campuses. Those closest to home seem to be at the Chicago Botanic Garden and at Northwestern University, in Evanston, Ill. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Greet the Sun in Gisborne, New Zeal... Apr 17, 2009
For self-guided city walking tours, pick up the 5 Lunch Walks in Gisborne City pamphlet (available at the Gisborne i-SITE), which provides maps of short scenic routes designed to take in the city s best geographical and historical sites, including Wyllie Cottage (Gisborne s oldest house, built in 1872), the botanical gardens, and the Margaret Sievwright Memorial. The Kaiti Hill Lookout offers wonderful views of Gisborne and Poverty Bay, particularly at sunset. (Suite101.com)
Video interview: Dirty Skirts Apr 15, 2009
We caught up with an energised Jeremy de Tolly and David Moffatt after a powerful sell-out show at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to talk having fun, Lear jets, and karate chops. Digg | | | | | | Copyright 2002-2009 iafrica. (iAfrica.com)
Passero: Go green: Naturally, inexpensively Apr 15, 2009
She lists Garden in the Woods (Framingham) and Tower Hill Botanical Gardens (Boylston) as amazing examples of gardening with native species. Edelstein highly recommends Doug Tallamy s classic book Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants (www. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
5 rules for spring travel Apr 15, 2009
Many classic spring attractions such as botanical gardens, castles, museums and historic properties change their prices seasonally. For example, Versailles raises its admission price on April 1. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Artist's androgyny exposed in Chinatown art exhibition Apr 13, 2009
As a multidisciplinary, award-winning artist, Bushnell has exhibited in roughly 200 solo and group art shows locally and internationally, and has also collaborated on environmental installations, designed costumes for dance performances and scenic theater sets, been involved in film and video projects, sculpted, designed furniture and has had his art published for the New York Botanical Gardens, New York Horticultural Society and the Honolulu Opera Theater. His work can be found in numerous... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Rutherford, Thurber Apr 13, 2009
Photo 1 of 1 Tiffany Rutherford and Kier Thurber, both of Coos Bay, have announced their plans to marry in August 2009 at Shore Acres Botanical Gardens. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Stephen and Diane Rutherford of Coos Bay. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The shovelers Apr 12, 2009
The mud is dumped outside the botanical gardens and covered with mulch. What happens to all those coins people toss in the pond. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
MFS Presents Getting to Know... Clemson's Mijacika and Miami's Taboada Apr 11, 2009
Quick Facts Favorite Movie: Shattered Favorite Pre-event Music: Dance or HouseFavorite Pre-event Meal: Sandwich with turkeyFavorite Place on Campus: Botanical Gardens. How did you get started playing tennis. (Theacc.com)
Bubbly ran out early Apr 10, 2009
Local author Tony Eglin's fourth novel published by St. Martin's Press will be out April 12, with a full blown reading at Readers' Books on April 21, at 7:30 p.m. Titled "The Trail of the Wild Rose - An English Garden Mystery," this intriguing mystery involves research with Bill McNamara of Quarryhill Botanical Gardens and other grand gardens in London and China. Eglin and his wife, Suzie, are great cooks and whip up a mean salmon Wellington among other creative delights. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Ontario gives cultural agencies $43.4-million boost Apr 9, 2009
The beneficiaries, all located in the Greater Toronto Area, are the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the Ontario Science Centre, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Royal Botanical Gardens. As a result, the permanent combined provincial contributions to these six institutions will jump to $80. (Globe and Mail)
Comfort Inn offers Sarasota circus pkg. Apr 8, 2009
The Comfort Inn, located off I-75 is minutes to the stunning Siesta Key beaches, baseball at Twin Lakes Park, Myakka River State Park, Mote Marine Laboratory aquarium, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and many other family-friendly activity spots. Don t miss the visit to the Ringling home and gardens, C; d Zan on Sarasota Bay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Senator wants city to control property Apr 5, 2009
The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame's once-opulent botanical gardens are gone but by no means forgotten ... NOVEMBER 1999: A "sneak peek" event for local officials is held to generate interest in the botanical gardens under construction behind the serpentine brick wall on Reynolds Street ... MARCH 2001: The Hall of Fame's temporary building and botanical gardens open, with projected visitation of 300,000 people annually. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Wilpon brings Brooklyn to Queens Apr 2, 2009
With his appreciation for flowers, Wilpon has brought a touch of the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, too. A generous amount of flowers will brighten the area not far from the Rotunda, greeting those who visit the inscribed pavers, those coming off the trains that are likely to transport most of the Citi Field patrons. (MLB.com -- NY Mets Mets)
Montreal: A logical place to visit Apr 1, 2009
Montreal Botanical Gardens, 4101 Sherbrooke St. East. 514-872-1400. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Needham Senior Notes (April 2) Apr 1, 2009
May 12 Tower Hill Botanical Gardens Boylston, lunch at the Golf Club, $59. Movies All movies are shown at 1 p.m. Friday, April 3, Stage Door Monday, April 6, The Three Faces of Eve Friday, April 10, The Lion in Winter Creative Writing Group. (Needham Tab, MA)
Frocks and flowers - pity about the showers Apr 1, 2009
Photos Leona Edmiston braves the rain to launch her new collection in Sydney's Botanical Gardens. Natasha Silva-JellyApril 1, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Don't try to rationalize a cop killer's actions Mar 27, 2009
Golden Gate Park's Botanical Gardens served as a delightful dating spot for us two graduate students living on next to nothing. It's sad to think of all the memories that would never have been created if I were that financially strapped grad student today. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Butch & Tammy Davis Charity Golf Tournament Mar 26, 2009
Butch and Tammy Davis to Host Tailgate Golf Tournament - NORTH CAROLINA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Butch and Tammy Davis to Host Tailgate Golf Tournament All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the SECU Family House. (Tarheelblue.com)
Green Thumb: Designing a garden for butterflies, hummingbirds Mar 25, 2009
Published: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:15 PM MDT Cynthia Reiners, a member of the Arizona Native Plant Society and docent at both the Tucson Botanical Gardens and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum will be the guest speaker at Thursday s seminar (March 26) by the Green Valley Gardeners at 9:30 a.m. at East Center. She wrote the following article as a preview to her Powerpoint presentation. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Around Oconee: Farmers Market to bloom Mar 25, 2009
In addition, Athens Academy art teacher Leigh Ellis will display her watercolor paintings at the State Botanical Gardens from Sunday through April 28. Ellis' opening reception also will be held Sunday, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Composer teaches living in the musical moment Mar 25, 2009
If you play nothing else, that is stunning, Maslanka told the Percussion Ensemble as they performed the beginning of Crown of Thorns, a piece Maslanka wrote after seeing a plant of the same name at the New York Botanical Gardens. It s welcome praise for the musicians who ve been working on the mallet ensemble piece for three months. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Needham Senior Notes (March 26) Mar 24, 2009
May 12 Tower Hill Botanical Gardens Boylston, lunch at the Golf Club, $59. Movies All movies are shown at 1 p.m. Monday, March 30, Return to Me Friday, April 3, Stage Door Monday s Lunch Bunch via the Needham Senior Center. (Needham Tab, MA)
