Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Ball State University Christy Woods Greenhouse Tours this Saturday

Ball State University Christy Woods Greenhouse Tours this Saturday

Take a break from the cold weather and visit the tropics on campus with this guided walk through the Ball State University greenhouses in Christy Woods. The Orchid Greenhouse contains the largest university-based orchid collection in North America. The Teaching Greenhouse contains different kinds of tropical plants from around the world, including cacti, carnivorous plants, ferns, bananas, and many others.

Tours are scheduled for Saturday, January 30 and Saturday, February 6 at 1:00 P.M. Tours will begin at the Orchid Greenhouse in Christy Woods. The tours are free and open to the public, but space is limited. To reserve your spot, contact John Taylor at 765/285-2641.

Visit the Field Station and Environmental Education Center online at http://cms.bsu.edu/Academics/CentersandInstitutes/FSEEC.aspx

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