Over $4.2 million raised!
We are thrilled to share the news that we achieved our 2016 goal of raising $4.2 million total for the future Waterfront Botanical Gardens! We began 2016 having raised just under $2 million …
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Graesers pledge $1 million matching gift
We are thrilled to share the news that two longtime supporters, Emil and Nancy Graeser, have generously pledged a $1 million matching gift to support the Waterfront Botanical Gardens! The Graesers have played …
Horticulture Committee – Spring 2016
Now that spring is upon us, the WBG Horticulture Committee is hard at work selecting plant species for three essential gardens of the Waterfront Botanical Gardens’ first building phase. The Horticulture Committee …
President’s Note – Spring 2016
Dear Friends, I’m thrilled to announce our plans to build the Education Pavilion and Garden – the first phase of the Waterfront Botanical Gardens. On this website, you’ll read about why we …
Herb-Infused Brandy
Join us for our first event of 2016! Warm up with herb-infused brandy at Copper & Kings on February 4! Come out of the “yucky” winter weather and learn how Brandon O’Daniel, Head Distiller …
Video: The Master Plan
Botanica Master Plan Introduction from Thomas Johns on Vimeo. The Master Plan for Kentucky’s Waterfront Botanical Gardens has a unique site design that features the right balance of structure and freedom for …
Ben Grumbles: The Dirt on Soil, Water and Climate Video
Ben Grumbles: The Dirt on Soil, Water and Climate from Thomas Johns on Vimeo. On October 10, 2015, Ben Grumbles, Secretary of the Environment for Maryland and Louisville native, spoke at our …
A Loving Tribute to Mary Lee Duthie
Above: George Duthie and daughter Anna Lee Mershon at their family’s home in Indian Hills. The Duthie family pledged $500,000 to sponsor the Entry Plaza in memory of their wife and mother, Mary …
$1.75 million raised for WBG
We are very happy to share the news that we have raised over $1.75 million for the Waterfront Botanical Gardens! As you may recall, Louisville Metro and Botanica agreed on a $1 purchase …
2015 Annual Meeting
Join us for Botanica’s Annual Meeting and Speaker Program on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Our meeting will feature environmentalist and Louisville native, Ben Grumbles, Secretary of of the Environment for the state of Maryland. Ben’s …