The Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank is located within Christy Woods, an 17-acre (73,000 m2) property located on the southwest corner of the Ball State University campus in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Donated to Ball State University in 1971, the orchid collection is the largest college maintained orchid species collection in the United States.[1]
| Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank | |
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| Type | Botanical garden |
| Location | Christy Woods, Ball State University |
| Nearest city | Muncie, Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40°11′56.08″N 85°24′52.39″W / 40.1989111°N 85.4145528°W |
| Area | 3,600 square feet |
| Operated by | Ball State University |
| Status | Open |
History edit
In 2014, the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse opened after a $1.35 million new construction to house the Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection. The building was mostly funded by Joe Rinard. The greenhouse is named after Rinard and his wife, Alice.[1]
Greenhouse and Education edit
The greenhouse has the orchid collection, tropical displays, animal exhibits and more. It is 3,600 square feet in size.[1] The greenhouse holds over 2,000 orchids and some other tropical plants.[2] It is open the public, and is free of charge.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Hovorka, Alan. "Ball State dedicates new greenhouse". Ball State Daily. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- ^ Kinsey, Michelle. "In full bloom: New orchid greenhouse opens at Ball State". The Star Press. Retrieved 5 April 2015.(subscription required)
External links edit
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