Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank
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]
History
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
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
References
- ^ 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
- Official website
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- Colleges: Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning
- Miller College of Business
- College of Communication, Information, and Media
- Teachers College
- Other: Burris Laboratory School
- Center for Business and Economic Research
- Center for Energy Research/Education/Service
- Center for Middletown Studies
- Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Humanities
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- Bracken House
- Bracken Library
- Christy Woods
- Emens Auditorium
- Frog Baby
- LaFollette Complex
- Observatory
- Owsley Museum of Art
- Shafer Tower
- Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank
- Founded: 1918
- Students: 21,597
- Endowment: $212.8 million
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