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Ben Grumbles: The Dirt on Soil, Water and Climate Video

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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 …


$1.75 million raised for WBG

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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 …


Waterfront Botanical Gardens Video

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Waterfront Botanical Gardens (Short) from Thomas Johns on Vimeo. An overview of Botanica and Louisville’s Waterfront Botanical Gardens project. Courier-Journal contributor Bob Hill shares in commenting on the initiative’s nature, direction and …


Botanica will purchase garden site for $1

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We are thrilled to share news with you about the latest milestone we’ve achieved in our effort to build the Waterfront Botanical Gardens where Frankfort Avenue meets River Road. We’ve recently agreed on …


Botanica adds our first full-time employee

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We are very pleased to share the news that Botanica has added our first full-time employee! Botanica’s Board of Directors welcomes Kasey Maier, Director of Program Development, as our organization’s first full-time employee. …


Plan for botanical gardens is being cultivated

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By Martha Elson, Courier-Journal, September 8, 2014 Visitors to a proposed Waterfront Botanical Gardens at Frankfort Avenue and River Road would not only see ever-changing landscapes within the complex but also a new …


Garden Design Process Begins

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Over the past few weeks, our garden design process has gotten off to a fantastic start! I thought I’d share with you an update on how we’re progressing. We recently completed two …


Botanica Annual Event a Big Success!

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Thanks to all who attended the member event at Locust Grove featuring Dr. Peter Raven of the Missouri Botanical Garden.


Ward-Pugh pledges matching grant

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Ninth District Councilwoman Tina Ward-Pugh has been so excited about our plans to create a Founders’ Garden at the Heigold house facade, she’s decided to offer a $5,000 matching grant. That means …