Fall 2015 Cultivate by Botanica Wichita

Vol. XXVIII No. 3 • FALL 2015

YOUR MOMENT OF ZEN Botanica’s Biggest Party & Fundraiser // pg. 4

Ghoulish Gala New Library & CafÉ It’s scary how much fun we’re having // pg. 9 Grand opening slated for Sept. 17 // pg. 17

2015 Board of Trustees

Officers Steve English, President Justus Fugate, Past President DeeAnne Fahnestock, Vice-President Charlie Wilson, Treasurer

Trustees Cari Clayton Matt Cortez Courtney Darrah John Firsching Roarke R. Gordon Deril Hosford

Linda Kizzire Melissa Mangan Karl Miller Sarah Patterson Jo Ann Pottorff Beverly Thornton

ex-Officio Trustees Troy Houtman, Director, Parks and Recreation City of Wichita “Perfect Pair” Photo By Paulette Mattingly

In this issue

Tori Deatherage, President, Board of Park Commissioners Cathy Holdeman, Assistant City Manager City of Wichita

Letter From The Director

2-3

In Bloom

4-6

ZEN: Alfresco

Portrait of Botanica Contest

BOOtanica

9-10

Ghoulish Gala

Check us out on Facebook at

Monarch Days

12-13

Tuesdays on the Terrace

www.facebook.com/ BotanicaWichita

Bride & Groom Rooms

15-16

Lunchtime Lectures

Children’s Library

Garden Café

19-20 Calendar 21

For the Kids!

22-24 Illuminations

Janet Miller, City Council, City of Wichita Mayor’s Appointee

Cultivate is the member magazine for Botanica, Inc. For more information about Botanica's programs, events or Gardens, please call 316-264-0448 or visit our website at www.botanica.org. While on our website, be sure to sign up for our weekly e-newsletter. You can also connect with us through Facebook and Twitter pages linked on our website.

Volunteers

26-28

Tribute List

Cover: Blue Moon Catering by Jon Pic

In the Gardens

FROM THE

Director

Where we'll stop, nobody knows!

Executive Director Marty Miller shares the Botanica Carousel excitement with Abby, 5, and Breckyn Penka, 7.

I cannot begin to express my appreciation and thanks to all of those who have supported Botanica. We live in a great city and Botanica has become one of those special places that we all can be proud of. Over the years I have come to learn that people love the beauty of Botanica’s gardens and they really love to attend events and participate in the activities that we have developed in the gardens. Botanica is still reinventing itself to be more than just a beautiful garden. The opening of the Downing Children’s Garden began the transformation of Botanica by attracting families. By its design the garden promotes activities where adults and children participate together in discovering nature and making those special memories. The opening of the Chinese Garden of Friendship introduces a new awareness to a culture that most of us in the Midwest are not familiar with. The reinvention process continues with the acceptance of one of Wichita’s treasures from Margaret Nelson Spear. The Joyland Merry-Go-Round will become part of the Botanica landscape. The restoration process has already begun with the gifts that have been received. We are now launching the capital campaign to fund the carousel house and plaza/garden project that will house and surround our most nostalgic treasure. To raise funds, naming opportunities are available for the carousel house, the attached event center, the plaza and the garden. Opportunities to purchase recognition tiles inside the building, around the carousel and bricks outside in the

plaza are available. The horses can be purchased; donor recognition plaques will be placed next to the horse on the floor of the carousel. Last year Botanica held a special event, created by an all-volunteer committee, called the Ghoulish Gala. Decorations and Joyland memorabilia thrilled over 500 guests. Another special feature was the Clydesdale horses giving gala attendees the ride of their lives. The Halloween event was designed as a fundraiser for the carousel project. It turned out to not only be a fundraiser, but it was hailed as the most fun party that some had ever attended. Join us this fall on Friday, October 23. Get your tickets early. The Botanica Carousel Project is a community project. Most everyone who grew up in Wichita has memories of visiting Joyland and riding the merry-go-round. We invite everyone to help with the carousel project and relive their memories and share it with generations to come. I want to thank each and every one of you for making it possible for Botanica to grow, and it is your support that has made that growth possible. THANK YOU,

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In Bloom Greetings from the gardens as fall is in the air at Botanica. Although the daytime temperatures are still warm, the shorter days and cooler nights give promise of our seasonal change into fall. Personally, this is my favorite time of the year in the gardens. Although spring bulbs bring the gardens to life in March and April, September and October are the mature months in the gardens. The summer annuals have reached their full size, while the Chrysanthemums are emerging with vibrant colors replacing the annuals that were tired and stressed. Trees and shrubs color up in shades of yellow, orange, red and purple as if to help crown off another year before winter appears. I thought I would highlight a few annuals and perennials grown at Botanica for their fall color displays. Cassia alata (annual) — The Candle Bush is an often talked about plant at Botanica in the fall. It is six to eight feet tall in height and spread by September when waxy yellow flowers develop over the top of the plant, giving it the appearance of a candelabrum. The plant has tropical-looking foliage so it is attractive even before the flowers appear. Pennisetum ‘Vertigo’ (annual) — This purple fountain grass has bold wide leaves up to an inch and a half wide with a mature height of four to six feet tall. This Pennisetum does not bloom or set seed heads here in the garden but it has a

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bold structure and its dark purple color make a statement in the fall landscape. Salvia leucantha (annual) — Mexican sage grows four to six feet tall and two to four feet wide. The flowers are six to eight inch pubescent purple and white spikes over soft greyish foliage. They bloom at a perfect time to feed migrating monarchs as they fly south towards Mexico. Coreopsis integrifolia ‘Chipotle River’ (perennial) — This variety of Coreopsis is fall blooming with two inch yellow petals surrounding a dark cone center. The plant has thick succulent-like foliage. The flowers light up the gardens as they come into bloom. Ornamental Grasses (perennials) — Varieties of Pennisetum and Miscanthus are the most commonly used grasses in landscapes. Their fall seed heads wave in the wind, adding life to the garden. They range in height from 18” to 8’ with varying degrees of fall colors. Two other grasses you might want to try are Muhlenbergia capilaris and Eragrostis spectablis. Both of these grasses are 24-36” tall and put on beautiful pink to purple airy seed heads in the fall. Not as popular in our region as other parts of the world, our native grasses like Blue Stems, Indian grasses and switch grass all have great fall attributes for the gardens.

Salvia leucantha (annual) – Mexican sage

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Tricyrtis (perennial) — Toad lilies are shade loving plants that have small orchid-like flowers that bloom up and down the plant stem in the leaf axils. The plants are typically 12-18” in height and provide splashes of color to shady areas. Chrysanthemums (perennials treated as annuals at Botanica) — Beginning in mid-September, we will be planting 5,700 mums consisting of 21 varieties in various shades of six colors. They bring the gardens to life again with large patches of vibrant colors. Pansies (annuals) — Pansies come in a seemingly endless number of varieties and color combinations. Late September through October is the best time to plant pansies in our area. A fall planting allows the plants to grow a deeper root system which allows them to grow further into next summer. The key to successfully growing pansies in Kansas is to continue watering them throughout the winter if we do not get enough rain or snow. Pansies bloom this fall throughout the winter (with moisture) but also help fill the void next spring from the end of the tulip display until the summer annuals get established. We will be planting more than 11,000 pansies in 31 different varieties this year. In closing, I can never say thank you enough to all the garden staff and volunteers for another great year. Our volunteers help to plant and maintain all that you see in the gardens and have a great time while they do it. Our fall season brings three Weed-n-Feeds on the first Tuesday of each month along with planting days for mums, pansies and 60,000 tulip bulbs along with setting up Illuminations. You have our greatest appreciation for everything you have done and will do for Botanica. We invite everyone to visit often this fall and enjoy the beauty of the gardens.

Ask Pat

Q&A

If you’ve got a garden curiosity — whether it’s about how Botanica keeps our grounds maintained or something you’ve been wondering about for your own flowerbed — send it to us! Patrick will do his best to answer or find the best resource to get your knowledge growing. Ask on Facebook, Twitter or email to jpic@botanica.org to learn more!

Q: My tulips never seem to come up and I can’t find them later in the ground. What am I doing wrong? - Carolyn Brown A: If the tulip bulbs were solid-feeling and the bulb flesh was a bright white under the brown skin when they were planted, they should have sprouted last spring. If nothing came up and when you dug around, you couldn’t even find the skins, they were probably eaten by rodents. If you never notice any digging in the beds, gophers are the most likely suspects. They can tunnel from bulb to bulb filling in their tunnels behind them. If there were small holes dug at each place you planted a bulb, squirrels and raccoons love eating the bulbs. Digging pests can be stopped by covering the bed with 1” chicken wire after planting the mulch over the wire. However, this needs to be removed in mid-March as the tulips are just sticking their noses out of the ground. Gophers are a bigger challenge; there are solutions you can dip the bulbs in before planting them to make the bulbs taste bad. The better solution is to trap and remove the gophers from your yard. Another solution is to plant daffodil instead of tulips, because their bulbs are poisonous if eaten. Q: What are the city restrictions for residents to plant edible gardens in their yards?

Tricyrtis (perennial) – Toad lily

A: To my knowledge the city has none. The only concern could be height concerns if it were in the front yard and blocked driving views or appeared weedy to neighbors. Otherwise there should not be an issue. September • October • November 2015

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ZEN An Alfresco Event

find your inner party What began as a simple annual outdoor fundraiser to benefit Botanica has evolved into one of the biggest and best-praised parties in the city. The Asianthemed cuisine and cocktails get the evening started as hibachi chefs turn up the flames and cook the meal of your choice right before your eyes. But it’s the unforgettable atmosphere and the intimate friendships that really make this the unmistakably fun garden get-together that everyone is talking about.

Sept. 11, 2015 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING “This ZEN party is a BLAST. Just incredible. I know how hard everyone worked to put it together last year — and how much fun everyone had making the magic happen! I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It’s worth checking out just to try such fantastic snacks while you’re in these beautiful gardens.” -MATT MICHAELIS, EMPRISE BANK

Photos by Christopher Clark / Story by Jon Pic

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The Food First of all, let’s just talk about the mouthwatering cuisine. Bill Rowe of Blue Moon Catering headlines the evening with his fleet of flame-wielding hibachi chefs who take your ingredients and blaze them into a succulent meal before your eyes. Zesty flavors and unforgettable appetizers will keep the night moving because, as everyone knows, a party is incomplete without good eats. What are you going to put on your plate? “This place is on fire! Botanica is on a roll with all the great things they’ve got going on!” - Bill Rowe

The entertainment So you’ve got a glass of champagne and a plate full of delicious appetizers. What’s next? From the minute you walk into the gardens, there’s no shortage of excitement. With live music from local band Annie Up, and

an appearance by the St. Anthony’s Lion and Dragon Dancers, the “Wow!” factor is turned up to 11. Sake tasting for the adventurous and Matt Dover of Beard’s Floral will show off his flower ninja arrangement skills.

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TICKETS

$110

FOR MEMBERS

$90

The atmosphere This is your moment of Zen. Take a deep breath and let the beauty of Botanica surround you as you relax with a signature cocktail. That sound you hear is distilled fun. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate our gardens than to invite you to spend a night with us on Sept. 11 to sit back, unwind and, if you haven’t already, take a tour of our brand new Chinese Garden of Friendship. Now’s your chance to bring a few friends and discover the ever-growing wonders of Botanica.

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PLEASE INCLUDE $10 FEE per entry September • October • November 2015

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OCTOBER 10

$8 ($6 for members) With October around the corner, Botanica’s biggest family-friendly event, BOOtanica, is approaching quickly. On Oct. 10, the entire garden will be transformed into different stations with activities for children of all ages. Games, crafts and live animals are the kinds of things families can expect from BOOtanica. Some returning events are the tallest portable rock climbing wall, a giant Operation game and a fortune teller. 2014 was the year of change for BOOtanica, but 2015 includes three large additions to the fall festival. Soil Tunnel Trailer The first addition is the Soil Tunnel Trailer, a hands-on, walk -through display used to educate both children and adults on the relationship of soil to our daily activities. One side of the trailer features the natural history of soil with 3D worms and roots, while the other side features the human impacts on soil. The exhibit is contained in a 12 foot by eight and a half foot trailer. The Soil Tunnel Trailer can be brought all over the state of Kansas while remaining a non-profit educational tool.

11 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

Mad Scientist The final addition is a Mad Scientist who will be conducting experiments for children to participate in. The Mad Scientist is an educator from Exploration Place. Exploration Place has worked with Botanica in the past, but this is their first time working with BOOtanica. “We are very excited to join this event,” Education Manager Traci Kallhoff said. Exploration Place has a few experiments already in place for this event. “There will be film canister rockets, color changing chemicals, ooey gooey slime and more,” Kallhoff said. All age ranges are welcome to participate, but most experiments are best for ages three and up. With the returning events and exciting new additions, BOOtanica is going to be the spookiest garden you’ve seen. —Story by Ana Landsverk, Photos by Janie Lang Presenting Sponsor:

Bug Lady The second new addition this year is The Bug Lady. Carrie Tiemeyer has assumed the title of The Bug Lady after a student gave her the nickname.

Sponsors:

Tiemeyer works with more than 90 insects and animals. More than half of her insects and animals have names, including Charlotte, a Rose Haired Tarantula. The Bug Lady teaches classes at The Science Academy but can also come to birthday parties, events and preschools.

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Byrne & Becky Vickers Russ & Helen Meyer

don’t spook the horses

Photo by Sondra Barry

It’s about to get scary ... fun! By now, everyone knows the story of how the horses got to Botanica. How the once-treasured icons of the nowbygone era of Joyland’s heyday circled back around to the hands of another Wichita attraction when Margaret Nelson-Spear decided to bestow the beauties upon Botanica. And now they’re well on their way to spinning again as the restoration process has begun. But that’s just the beginning of this second life for the stallions and mares of the Botanica Carousel Project. As Botanica prepares to launch its campaign to complete the restoration and begin construction on an ambitious new home for the revamped

merry-go-round, a committee of dedicated volunteers is turning the fundraising efforts for this bit of local inter-generational nostalgia into an opportunity to party all night long. Last year’s inaugural Ghoulish Gala was widely regarded as a resounding success. Funds were raised, sure. But more importantly, those who came had fun. And this year, everyone wants more. For instance, Andrew Gough, who owns and operates the local Reverie Coffee Roasters. Andrew missed out on last year’s event, but realized this time that he could share his hardearned expertise with attendees by supplying his delicious cold brew to September • October • November 2015

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one of this year’s signature drink cocktails: Fire and Brimstone, a coffee concoction that will have party-goers sipping the heat. “I had a hard time not saying yes,” Gough said about the visit from the Ghoulish Gala Committee. “There were lots of little connections with Botanica. I love sharing what we do with new people and I want to support organizations that do good things for our community. And who doesn’t love a costume party?”

October 23, 2015 6:30 to midnight $60 ($50 members) SP ONSORS:

Bev Thornton certainly does. That’s why the Botanica Board member put up the dollars to see the Ghoulish Gala come to life in the first place. “I’d been looking for a way to give back to Botanica and trying to figure out how I could contribute, even in some small way,” Thornton said. “When Marty told me the Merry-Go-Round had been donated, I went home and thought about it. I wanted to leave a legacy for my family in Wichita.” After thinking long and hard about the future generations of children who might come to appreciate the continuation of the Merry-GoRound in its new home at Botanica, she knew where she wanted to put her funds. And after a challenge was extended to her fellow Board members, that money was quickly tripled and the Botanica Carousel Project was off to the races. “Marty has been the driver — the catalyst — behind the whole thing,” said Veronica Casados, committee member. There’s an immediate kinship between those who fondly remember the Joyland Merry-Go-Round and that camaraderie and enthusiasm have translated into a zeitgeist that is about to propel this project forward as donors climb on board — donors who hope to preserve this cherished piece of Wichita’s history. If you’d like information on how you can get involved or contribute to the Botanica Carousel Project, contact Jamee Ross at 316264-0448 ext. 105.

COWSKIN CREEK CLYDESDALES STEVE ENGLISH BEV THORNTON, “THE CAROUSEL QUEEN” DICK WEIDENBACH MARTY & CYNTHIA MILLER

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2015 marks the 17th year for the Butterfly House here at Botanica. At the time, Butterfly Houses were largely popular across the country after Niagara Falls built one.

“If you ask a child what they did at Botanica, they will tell you they fed the fish and looked at the butterflies,” McKernan said.

Botanica’s Butterfly House is one of few in the Midwest. The next closest butterfly house is in St. Louis, Missouri. The Butterfly House is open from June 1 to mid-October. “There is always excitement at the first of June when it opens again,” Landscape Supervisor Pat McKernan said. “It’s a unique opportunity, few people get that close to that many butterflies,” McKernan said. The Butterfly House is a draw for visitors and popular amongst children.

Botanica tries to keep 400 butterflies flying in the house from June to October. The Butterfly House usually keeps 12 to 15 different types of butterflies. “We don’t pick the variety we get,” McKernan said. “We order the butterflies from Florida and we just get what they give us.” After mid-October, the Butterfly House is turned into a pansy house until June when it is time for the butterflies to return. — Story by Ana Landsverk

BUTTERFLY HOUSE MONARCH DAYS Sept. 21, 22, 23, 25, 28 with classes at 9:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Hey 2nd-5th grade lepidopterists (butterfly scientists)! In this lively class, students will rotate throughout the gardens for three learning centers. They will observe hundreds of Monarchs in free-flight in our Butterfly House. Under the microscope, your students will investigate Monarch characteristics. Outside our big red barn they will try on their bug eyes with a vision game. Classes will watch a tagging demonstration and collect information on their Monarch to track for the fall migration. They will play their way through our migration simulation game where danger lurks in every corner. To register your class (15 minimum) call Mitzie Hall at 316-264-0448 ext. 117 or email mhall@botanica.org

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With a rocking and rollicking roster of great tunes and good eats, this a close, there's only a handful of concerts left. Here's the lowdown Sept. 15 They’re a 5-piece brass ‘n grass band and they’re bringing their “eclectic blend of punk, bluegrass and Dixieland” back to Botanica.

Sept. 8 The Emily Strom Trio Define your sound. The genres I most align with are blues and jazz. If you want someone I’m compared to I would say a little more rockin’ than Norah Jones and a little more positive than Amy Winehouse. What’s the best part of performing for a crowd? The best part about performing in front of a crowd is just the opportunity to share such intimate parts of myself. All of my original songs are written from a range of emotions from pain, love, insecurities, joy; it’s amazing to be able to share that with an audience. Do you have any existing albums or forthcoming projects you’re working on that you’re excited about? I released my debut album, Waltz in the Dark, last year and have loved sharing all of those songs with audiences across Kansas. I’m also working on a music video for one of the songs off the album. I’ve also written several other songs and am in the stage of trying to decide how to release them. What are you looking forward to about performing at Botanica? Performing at Botanica Gardens last year was my favorite show of the summer. There was a great crowd and being outside in the beautiful nature of the gardens was refreshing.. — Interviewed by Jon Pic

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Brothers Jarrod and Zachary Starling, Mark Landry, Garrett Briggeman, Rev. Aaron Morris and Tyler Grubb all make up the unique sounds of Wichita’s own Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy. They’re returning for their 3rd Tuesday on the Terrace on September 15. “We’ve had a blast every time we’ve played,” said Jarrod. “It’s a great event for Wichita, and Botanica is the perfect place to host it.”

Sept. 22 Singer-songwriters Nikki Moddelmog and Shane Marler formed The Mischief Makers in late 2013 when they united to write a few songs together. To round out the band, Moddelmog (guitar and vocals) and Marler (guitar and vocals) added Dennis Hardin (mandolinist/multi-instrumentalist) and Mark Foley (bass). The Mischief Makers play a variety of genres from jazz to folk to rock to swing. Moddelmog has been singing and writing songs for 14 years and Marler has been playing guitar for 25 years with the likes of Nouveau Quintet and Ophil. Hardin has played mandolin, guitar and ukulele in several bands in the Wichita area for 35 years. Foley plays double bass in the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, is a mainstay of the Wichita jazz scene and is also an avid bluegrass player.

Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy For the past year, the schedule for CNS has been non-stop with tours from coast to coast. “We’ve stayed pretty much busy since our last TOT appearance,” he said. “We actually just got back from our first European tour in July.” With a sound described as “a stagecoach in overdrive,” CNS prides themselves on never doing the same things twice. Always writing aggressive yet thought-provoking tunes, the band says bringing them to the stage allows their songs to come into their own and challenges those willing to listen. — Story by Kianga Kelley The Mischief Makers “We have fun, and the crowd picks up on it,” said Moddelmog. “We have a combined playing history of over 100 years, and we’re not stopping any time soon.” Moddelmog and The Mischief Makers have enjoyed performing at Botanica in the past. “Botanica is one of our favorite gigs. The crowd is always wonderful, and the scenery is unmatched in a Wichita venue,” said Moddelmog. The quartet released a self-titled EP in June 2014 and has plans for a future album. “We have a few new songs we have been working up as part of our next adventure into the studio,” says Moddelmog. “We are planning a trip into the studio hopefully by year’s end, and who knows where our music will take us.” — Story by Kyle Christensen

has been a banner year for music in the gardens. As the summer comes to on the final four acts headlining Botanica's outdoor parties in 2015. The Mudbugs

Sept. 29

It was 2008 when Carter Green created a Cajun-style band in south-central Kansas. The Mudbugs Cajun & Zydeco band has a total of seven members, who all have a passion for Cajun music. “He thought this would be great because people around here aren’t familiar with it,” said drummer and wife Jaime Green. “It’s something new and something different to hear.” Each member contributes to their sound, including Carter Green, who plays the fiddle. “He learned how to play fiddle in the Cajun

style,” Jaime Green said. “He was taught by an instructor from Belle Plaine, Kansas.” Along with his Cajun-style fiddle playing, Carter Green speaks French. The Mudbugs perform Cajun classics and original songs, in both French and English. They combine multiple types of music, including Cajun, Zydeco and Country to create an energetic performance. The band has been performing all over the country since their formation in 2008. “The highlight of our career was definitely playing Prairie Home Companion for over four million radio listeners,” Jaime Green said.

Just last year, The Mudbugs played on July 4 on Catalina Island in California. Within the next year, they also have plans to play in Las Vegas. The Mudbugs have played at Botanica’s Tuesdays on the Terrace event three times in the past. “We weren’t able to play it last year, but we’re excited to be back again this year,” Jaime Green said. “We love playing that show and we always have a great time.” The Mudbugs are currently working on their second album, but do not have a release date yet. — Story by Ana Landsverk

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Being someone’s first love may be great, but to be their last is beyond perfect Bride & Groom Helen Nelson, Les Wilkes, Tom Devlin and Faye Wilkes

Helen Galloway (center) with Botanica’s Jamee Ross (left) and Buff Dodson

otanica has always been the destination of choice for brides from Wichita and beyond. But this summer we celebrated one more reason to make this the Best Place

to Say “I Do” in Kansas. Thanks to Helen Galloway’s generous spirit, both the Bride’s and Groom’s Rooms received a dose of beauty and

Mille Myers, Gary Austerman, Whitney Maloney, Les Wilkes, Katrina Wilkes and Mike Wilkes

comfort to accompany the ever-growing facilities which also now include the gorgeous Lotus Hall, just adjacent to the Chinese Garden of Friendship. A dedication for the Bride’s and Groom’s Rooms was held on May 19, where friends and family of Helen Galloway and supporters of Botanica came together to celebrate the exciting new development. Helen and her family have been longtime supporters of Botanica, beginning with the Hanna Jabara Entry Garden, dedicated in 1988, followed by the sculpture “Never Too Big,” which was created for Donna Jabara Baker in 1993.

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“Never Too Big” by Jane Decker

LUNCHTIMELECTURES EVERY WEDNESDAY • 12:15 TO 1 P.M.

LUNCH FROM 11 A.M. TO 12:15 P.M.

Lectures are included with membership or admission

such a great time of the year, how to plant and some pitfalls to watch for from Master Gardener and founder of ICTrees, Barney Barnhard.

Gardening in the Fall SEPTEMBER 2 Make the best use of your time AND enjoy your garden. Matthew McKernan, the newest county extension horticulture agent, will talk about plant selection, insects and how to prepare for the following season.

Wichita and the Love of Movies! OCTOBER 7

Botanica’s Chinese Garden: Planning, Planting and Plants SEPTEMBER 9

LUCKY 13! The Tallgrass Film Festival: Oct. 14 - 18

How do you plan a Chinese Garden? Janet Gordon, Botanica staff gardener and self-employed landscape designer and consultant, will give an up-close “tour” and share the rewards and challenges of designing the landscaping for the new Chinese Garden of Friendship.

Right Tree for the Right Location SEPTEMBER 16 Before planting a tree, do you know all the things to consider? Cathy Brady, of Brady Nursery, will discuss location, long-term planning, the environment and soil conditions.

Restoring History: B-29 Doc SEPTEMBER 23

This promises to be a double-feature presentation. If you are a movie or history fan, this one’s for you! Shan Jabara and Gray Brand give us the inside scoop about the Tallgrass Film Festival, which offers the best in independent cinema during this five day cultural experience. Learn about year-round programs and events, too! Movie Theaters and Censorship: A Wichita Case Study

Hear about the deep history of Wichita’s theaters from 1870-1980. Wichita has had a plethora of theaters ranging from opera houses to movie palaces to driveins. Local author and historian Keith Wondra will explore our diverse theater history. Included are iconic theaters such as the Crawford Grand Opera House, Miller Theatre, the Crest and Orpheum Theatre. Also learn about Wichita’s role in censorship.

AARP – What Can You Do For Me? OCTOBER 14 See what AARP does on a nationwide scale, as well as the role of the Kansas state office with Dr. Maren Turner, the director of AARP Kansas in Topeka. Also featured will be Gerald Schmitt, a local AARP volunteer, who will share what benefits the program offers: services, discounts, volunteer opportunities and educational workshops. Hear the story of the WWII-era B-29 Superfortress, Doc, and the long road to return a national treasure to flight. Doc honors the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation, educates today’s future generations, and connects people with their heritage. Presenting is Jeff Turner, former Spirit AeroSystems CEO and chairman of Doc’s Friends.

Fall is a Great Time to Plant SEPTEMBER 30 Fall is an overlooked planting window in Wichita! There are many advantages to planting trees, woody ornamentals and perennials. Learn why this is

Lunchtime Lectures sponsored by:

LUNCHTIME LECTURE CATERERS:

Available 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Sept.: Sweet Basil (is back!) Oct.: Blue Moon

Nov.: Syl’s

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LUNCHTIMELECTURES Continued from 15

Tanzania Photographic Safari OCTOBER 21 Travel with us on an adventure to Africa on a Tanzania photo safari with photographer/author Jim Boots. He will focus on the wildlife from four Tanzania National Park excursions during the Great Migration.

Why Plants Are Bad For You! OCTOBER 28 Lots of people can tell you about the good ones – but we are going to explore the BAD ones! Karl Miller, who is involved with many aspects of commercial gardening and owner of Lark Label, will present this intriguing topic.

Our State’s Beautiful Native Flora NOVEMBER 4 We will go on a prairie “hike” as Kansas Master Naturalist, Slim Gieser, will show and tell about the native plants found in the various ecoregions in our state. Slim will cover areas such as woodlands, riparian, plains, lake shore and hills. NOVEMBER 11

No lecture or lunch due to Veteran’s Day

Porch Pots for the Holidays NOVEMBER 18 Decorate your porch (or inside container!) for the holidays. Karen Hull from Johnson’s Garden Center will demonstrate fun and simple arrangements with fresh greens, pinecones, berries and bows. NOVEMBER 25

No lecture or lunch due to the Thanksgiving holiday

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ADULT classes LEARN ORIGAMI! 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. wednesday, september 16 Have fun learning the art of paper folding while you create projects such as an origami bouquet and a mobile. Local artist Chiaw-Weai Loo will demonstrate the basic techniques as you follow along, and a kit with all supplies will be furnished. Adults 21 and over may bring snacks and adult beverages! WINTER WONDERLAND ZENTANGLE AND CARD MAKING 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 5 Join us as we use a combination of Zentangle and creative card making techniques to create Winter Wonderland cards to kick-off your Holiday Season! You do not have to have previous Zentangle experience. Several different motifs, along with templates, materials, instructions and where to reproduce your cards will be provided as we create cards that you can share with those you love. Bring your own wine or beverages and snacks!

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Books for All Ages ON SEPTEMBER 17, BOTANICA WILL OPEN TWO LIBRARIES, LOCATED NORTH OF THE LOBBY CHILDREN’S LIBRARY Botanica’s new Children’s Library is the perfect place for kids and parents to start and end their Botanica experience. It’s a fun, interactive space for kids to learn about the world around while exploring an exciting new world inside the library itself. The crawling spaces make kids feel like they’re inside a naturefilled environment. Complete with a treehouse, fairy burrows, tunnels and soft green turf surfaces, kids can relax while reading a book from the library or play interactive games, crafts or puzzles. “Our vision was to bring the Downing Children’s Garden inside,” said Courtney Darrah, a member of the Botanica Board of Trustees. “I’m excited to have an indoor space that’s kidcentered.”

Plains and Connie Ernatt’s troll sculpture that lives underground near the Arkansas River. “The troll was one of my biggest inspirations,” said Oglesbee. “The view of the skyline is the view from the troll’s cave. I built as if I was the troll and that was my perspective. All my inspiration was taken from that area.” Oglesbee also incorporated real elements of nature into the library. “I like the real texture of it,” said Oglesbee. “There’s no way to make a tree better than nature. I like to bring the textures of outside in and make it more real.” FRANK GOOD COLLECTION Visitors will be able to browse the Frank Good Collection along the west wall of the lobby. The area is surrounded by white picket fences and contains tables and chairs to relax with a book while enjoying a drink or snack from the new café. The collection contains unique reference books on gardening, healthy cooking, landscaping and nature. The collection is named after the late Frank Good, a longtime columnist for the Wichita Eagle who was instrumental in starting the library at Botanica and donated many of his books over the years. — Story by Kyle Christensen, Photos by Jon Pic

Darrah and fellow Botanica Trustee Melissa Mangan played a great role in the planning for the Children’s Library and helped Botanica select College Hill Custom, Inc. as the contractor. Cole Oglesbee of College Hill Custom, Inc. said he enjoyed creating the library. “I’ve never had this much fun building anything in my whole life. I usually get quite a bit of creative control but this was even more. It was so much fun building things for kids,” said Oglesbee. The Children’s Library contains distinct Wichita elements such as the Wichita skyline with Blackbear Bosin’s Keeper of the September • October • November 2015

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GARDEN CAFÉ

THE BOTANICA CAFÉ OPENS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17! There has been a demand for a café at Botanica for many years. Now it’s finally here! This September come see Botanica’s new full-service coffee bar and café. The café features gourmet coffee, espresso drinks, tea and snacks including muffins, yogurt, fruit cups, string cheese and cookies. Stop in for a quick snack before touring the gardens or take the time to relax and enjoy a drink in our comfortable dining area. The café is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Coffee provided by

GRAND OPENING: Come for story time with finger plays, music and crafts! At 10 & 11 a.m., 1 & 2 p.m., 6 & 7 p.m. PLUS HALF PRICE CAPPUCCINOS and LATTES! SEPT. 17.

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CALENDAR SEPTEMBER

September to November 2015

Tuesday, September 1 Weed & Feed — 8 a.m. to noon

Tuesday, September 15 Tuesdays on the Terrace (ToT) — Cannas & Cold Beers: Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays on the Terrace (ToT) — Shastas & Snake Eyes: The Jim Vegas Band, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 16 Garden Guide Meeting — 9 a.m.

Wednesday, September 2 Lunchtime Lecture (LTL) — Gardening in the Fall; Lunch at 11 a.m. - Lecture at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, September 3 Homegrown Education: Butterfly Survival — 1 p.m. (Reservations only) Family Game Night ($3 Thursday) — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 4 Homegrown Education: Butterfly Survival — 1 p.m. (Reservations only) Tuesday, September 8 Garden Sprouts: Our Five Senses — 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. (Reservations only) Tuesdays on the Terrace (ToT) — Roses & Rum Runners: The Emily Strom Trio, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 9 Volunteer Coffee — 10 a.m. LTL — Botanica’s Chinese Garden: Planning, Planting and Plants; Lunch at 11 a.m. - Lecture at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, September 10 Family Game Night ($3 Thursday) — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, September 11 ZEN: An Alfresco Event — 6:30 p.m.

LTL — Right Tree for the Right Location; Lunch at 11 a.m. - Lecture at 12:15 p.m. Education Classes — Learn Origami! 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, September 17 Grand Opening — Garden Cafe & Children’s Library Family Game Night ($3 Thursday) — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays on the Terrace (ToT) — Mums & Margaritas: The Mischief Makers, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 23 LTL — Restoring History: B-29 Doc; Lunch at 11 a.m. - Lecture at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, September 24 Family Game Night ($3 Thursday) — 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 29 Tuesdays on the Terrace (ToT) — Sunflowers & Swamp Water: Mudbugs, 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 30 Garden Guide Meeting: 9 a.m.

OCTOBER THURSDay, OCTOber 1 Homegrown Education: Spiders 1 p.m. (Reservations only) Friday, OCTOBER 2 Homegrown Education: Spiders 1 p.m. (Reservations only) Tuesday, October 6 Weed & Feed — 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, October 7 LTL — Wichita and the Love of Movies!

“Galichia Foundation is thrilled to support Tuesdays on the Terrace at Botanica. It’s a wonderful way to showcase fabulous local musicians and the beautiful gardens all summer long! People from all over the city gather to celebrate the season, meet people, and hear the latest, greatest music of all varieties that Wichita has to offer. Tuesdays on the Terrace are perfect events for unwinding after work and letting the beautiful sounds and sights of summer take hold of your senses.” -Stephanie Galichia

LTL — Fall is a Great Time to Plant; Lunch at 11 a.m. - Lecture at 12:15 p.m.

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September to November 2015 Saturday, October 10 BOOtanica — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 Garden Sprouts: Goofy Gourds — 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. (Reservations only)

Wichita Garden Clubs The Wichita Daffodil Society Sale — Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prairie Winds Daylily Society Sept. 28, 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room Program: Marty Miller “What’s New at Botanica” Oct. 26, 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room Program: Ann Redmon, AHS Region 11 Hybridizer Liaison, talking about her hybridizing program Wichita Hosta Society Sept. 15 – Garden Party in the Gardens of Trey & Jennifer Allen Oct. 20 – Meeting at Botanica Nov. 17 – Meeting at Botanica Wichita Area Garden Council — 1st Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Dayliliy Club — 2nd Mondays: 7 p.m. Bonsai Club — 2nd Tuesdays: 7 p.m. Iris Club — 3rd Mondays: 7 p.m. Herb & Hosta Society — 3rd Tuesdays: 6:30 p.m. African Violet Club — 3rd Fridays: 1 p.m. Organic Garden Club — 4th Tuesdays: 7 p.m.

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CALENDAR

Wednesday, October 14 Volunteer Coffee — 10 a.m. LTL — AARP – What Can You Do For Me?

thursday, October 15 Seasonal Studies: Teens and Tweens — 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 21 Garden Guide Meeting — 9 a.m. LTL — Tanzania Photographic Safari FRIDAY, October 23 Ghoulish Gala — 6:30 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, October 28 LTL — Why Plants Are Bad For You!

NOVEMBER Tuesday, November 3 Weed & Feed — 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, November 4 LTL — Our State’s Beautiful Native Flora Thursday, November 5 Homegrown Education: Leaf Structure 1 p.m. (Reservations only) Education Classes —Winter Wonderland Zentangle and Card Making 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. FRIDay, NOVEMber 6 Homegrown Education: Leaf Structure 1 p.m. (Reservations only) Tuesday, NOVEMBER 10 Garden Sprouts: Whose Home Is That? — 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. (Reservations only)

Wednesday, November 11 No lecture or lunch due to Veteran’s Day

Wednesday, November 18 Volunteer Coffee — 10 a.m. LTL — Porch Pots for the Holidays Wednesday, November 25 No lecture or lunch due to the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday, November 26 Garden and offices closed due to the Thanksgiving holiday Friday, November 27 Illuminations begins - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (First 100 guests receive coupon for $5 Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets.) Saturday, November 28 Illuminations - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, November 29 Illuminations - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. MONday, November 30 Illuminations - 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

IN OUR

GALLERY Sept. — Poster Contest Winner Oct. — Don Setser Photography Nov. — Photo Contest Winners

Lobby Art Sponsored by:

FOR THE KIDS!

FOR RESERVATIONS TO ANY OF THESE EVENTS, CALL 316-264-0448 EXT. 117.

GARDEN SPROUTS

Come to the garden with your preschool-aged child (3-5) for an opportunity to explore nature together. Each month we focus on a theme from the garden using children’s literature, games, eco-art and a scrumptious snack. CLASSES ARE TUESDAYS AT 10 A.M. AND 1 P.M. $9, $6 FOR BOTANICA MEMBERS. CLASS LIMIT IS 15 PER SESSION. SEPT. 8: OUR FIVE SENSES OCT. 13: GOOFY GOURDS NOV. 10: WHOSE HOME IS THAT? Pre-registration is required. Registration must be made by 5 p.m. the Friday before the class. One adult is included with each child. Additional non-member adults must pay regular admission.

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SEASONAL STUDIES: TEENS AND TWEENS OCT. 15: 1 TO 3 P.M. - ENERGY CYCLING Students will simulate organic production and energy loss for trophic levels in an ecosystem.

BOTANICA IN YOUR CLASSROOM: $60 per class (max 25 students) 1 hour program and extension activity Morning and afternoon sessions available January to March 2016

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GOTTA GO: A MONARCH STORY Pre-K-1st grade TREEMENDOUS: DISCOVERING THE IMPORTANCE OF TREES 2nd-3rd grade FOOD WEBS: ENERGY ON THE MOVE 4th-5th grade

SCHEDULE FALL 2015

September 3 & 4

October 1 & 2

Education FIRST THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

EVERY MONTH

November 5 & 6

butterfly survival spiders leaf structure

Registration Appropriate for grades K-5th. Fee is $5 for members, $15 cap per family. $7 non-members, $21 cap per family. Classes start at 1 p.m. Fees include admission to the Gardens, including Downing Children’s Garden. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required by Noon the day before the class. For reservations call 316-264-0448 ext. 117.

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Illuminations!

November 27 - December 31 Seven Days a Week, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Illuminations has grown and evolved over the years to become a holiday destination across Wichita and the surrounding area. Attendance grew from 34,000 visitors in 2013 to more than 70,000 visitors in 2014! “Last year was our third year of going really big,” said Kathy Sweeney, Botanica’s Director of Special Events. “People are wowed when they come here and they keep coming back each year to see what’s new. It’s becoming a holiday tradition for families.” Every night of Illuminations is magical with thousands of lights, hot drinks and cookies for sale, a different music group each night, and let’s not forget Santa! This year’s two main updates will be in the Children’s Garden meadow and the Butterfly Garden. The meadow will have video clips playing on an upright video board as large as a movie screen, a brand new product Botanica is the first to use. The Butterfly Garden will be transformed into an underwater scene. Visitors will also be able to watch a movie in the Butterfly House while they wait to see Santa. Other updates include more chandeliers by the woodland and most of the incandescent lights will be replaced with new RGB LED lights that will be able to change different colors and fade. In case you’re wondering, yes, the Funky Tree will be back! “This will be the third year for the Funky Tree,” said Sweeney. “It started as a tree we just strung some leftover lights on but has evolved into what it is now and took on its own life. Many people were skeptical at first but it has become a hit!” As Illuminations continues to evolve, it’s interesting to reflect on the past. In the 1990s (when Illuminations was called the Festival of Light) luminaries consisted of paper bags filled with candles and sand instead of the electric lights used today. “It was really beautiful with the white sacks,” said Georgia Chandler, who used to volunteer setting up the luminaries with Intrust Bank. “It was fun

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Photo by Kathy Sweeney

but a lot of work. We decided not to do it again when we had a snow that put out all the candles and got all the sacks wet. Now the lights are all electric.” This year Illuminations will be open every night from Nov. 27 to Dec. 31 (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). Overflow parking will be available at the parking lot southeast of the Wichita Art Museum on November 2728, December 3-5, 10-12 and 16-23 with a shuttle running to and from Botanica’s south entrance. Advance tickets will be available for purchase at Botanica and QuikTrip. Tickets are $8 for adults ($7 for Botanica members) and $6 for children (ages 3-12). Tickets are good for any night of the event. Group rates for parties of 50 or more are available upon request. For advance tickets, visit botanica.org or contact Kathy Osler at 316-264-0448 ext. 111 or kosler@botanica.org.

MEMBER APPRECIATION MONDAY! If you’re a Botanica member, mark your calendar for Member Appreciation Night on Monday, Dec. 7 when every adult ticket is just $5.

White Christmas

A VIP Illuminations Party Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015

6:30 p.m.

For one night only, Botanica’s indoor and outdoor terrace will be transformed into a White Christmas party for guests to mingle among friends and enjoy a variety of savory fare and holiday cocktails. Illuminations will be the background for this enchanting evening. The VIP Party originally began as a Preview Party for guests to see Illuminations before it opens to the public. However, over the years it has evolved into a VIP Party because there is so much work setting up lights that it is too difficult to have Illuminations ready before the opening date. About 300-400 people are expected to attend this party. DRESS WARM AND CASUAL • VIP PARKING AVAILABLE

Tickets are $40

$30 for members

Call Natalie at 316-264-0448 ext. 107 for reservations or visit botanica.org.

Photo by Janie Lang

Photo by Kathy Sweeney

Photo by Janie Lang

Sponsors: E V E N T

FURNISHINGS

Lora & Don Barry, Justus Fugate, Toni & Bud Gates, Colby Sandlian

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Supper With Santa

DECEMBER 13-16, 2015

Supper with Santa was started five years ago as part of Illuminations. It began with just one night and was originally called ‘Spaghetti with Santa’. Every year since, Botanica has added an additional night to the event because of its popularity, and this year it’s four consecutive nights. Supper with Santa is a family-friendly event that includes dinner, cookies, craft making and passes to Illuminations that evening. Santa also reads a story to the children. This is the first year that supper is exclusively provided by catering companies. Blue Moon Caterers, Corporate Caterers and Carrabba’s are expected, with the fourth night to be announced. Since the beginning of Supper with Santa, volunteers of Botanica, Marge Terflinger and Sue Robinson have played a large part in the cookie decorating. The two women have enjoyed working this event for the past four years. “We really enjoy it, it’s a good family-friendly, fun event,” Robinson said. Robinson enjoys watching children and parents alike participating. “I like it because parents engage in it,” Robinson said. “In other events, parents kind of stand back and watch, but in this one they also make a cookie.”

Photo by Janie Lang Both Terflinger and Robinson look forward to working the Supper with Santa again this year. Supper with Santa starts on Sunday, December 13 and ends Wednesday, December 16. For reservations or more information, call 316-264-0448 ext. 117. — Article by Ana Landsverk

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Adults $14 ($12 members) — Children 3-12 $10 ($8 members)

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VOLUNTEERS Volunteer Opportunities Gardening Get your hands dirty and join other garden volunteers during any of these special gardening days: Weed & Feed Tuesdays, Seasonal Planting Days or Cultivate Saturdays. Snacks and lunches are provided by Friends of Botanica. Garden Guides If you love our gardens and have a gift for conversation, consider becoming a garden guide. Monarch Days Share in the fascination of the most recognized butterfly with our scheduled school groups during this special week. Assist in any one of our educational and engaging small group activities. BOOtanica A fall tradition, this special event will get you excited about the fall season with wonderful crafts and games for all ages. Get your spook on and join the volunteer fun. Ghoulish Gala Help raise funds for our new carousel by volunteering for this adult-only Halloween event. Illuminations You don’t have to be an electrician or climb ladders to help set-up for our beautiful holiday light displays. It takes a great deal of time and volunteers to make the magic happen. Daytime and Saturday hours available. Volunteer Coffees Meet other volunteers and learn about new events and volunteer opportunities at this monthly meeting. Light refreshments are provided by The Regent Retirement Living and The Spice Merchant.

Thanks to our Volunteer Sponsors:

Call Jodi McArthur

at 316.264.0448 ext. 103 or visit botanica.org to sign up or for more information!

Volunteer Coffee Wednesday, Sept. 9: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18: 10 a.m. Light refreshments provided by The Regent

Friends of Botanica (FOB) Meetings 8:45 a.m. every 2nd Wednesday before Volunteer Coffee

Garden Guide Meetings Wednesdays, Sept. 30 & Oct. 21, 9 a.m.

Weed & Feeds: 1st Tuesday of each month Sept. 1, Oct. 6 & Nov. 3: 8 a.m. to Noon Lunch provided by Friends of Botanica

Seasonal planting days Mums & Pansies: Sept. 15, 17, 22, 29 & Oct. 1: 8 a.m. to noon Tulips: Nov. 3, 5, 10, 13, 17 & 19: 8 a.m. to noon

Special Events: Monarch Days - Sept. 21-23, 25, 28: 10 a.m./1 p.m. BOOtanica - Saturday, Oct. 10: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ghoulish Gala - Friday, Oct. 23: 6:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Illuminations - Set-up mid October to November Fallen Volunteer: In Memory of Lois Pauler (Feb. 4, 1937 – July 31, 2015)

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TRIBUTES In Honor of: Eunice Bodine Hazel Moore

In Memory of: Lorraine Bearth T.W. & C.E. Bearth A.J. & Mary Jane Cavanaugh Mary Comegys Kevin & Vicky Disney Tracy Free Steven & Kathy Hanna Patricia Inkelaar T. Michael & Karen Lanning Larry & Debbie Morse Linda Pullum R. & Mary Wiggins Karol Callison Dean & Ann Becker James Devlin Dick Weidenbach Jerry Gaddis Paul Attwater II Phillip Barkett Claire Boland Deanna Bruce Carol Chance CTHB Investments, Inc. John Finn David Garretson Carolyn Grier Hillside Nursery, Inc. Landmark Commercial Real Estate, Inc. Vicky Reiff Sally Roth Dan & Susan Taylor Martha Vliet Viola Gamble Donna Green Marilyn Sharp Joyce Wagner Lance Craig Garcia Suburban Garden Club

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Donations received

May - July 2015 Terry Hornback Dick Weidenbach Anita Juren Betty Stone Betty Lyon Buck Alley Bruce & Margaret Bodecker Cindy Burgess Susan Chambers James & Geraldine Chism Mr. & Mrs. Roger Elliott Bill & Deb Frailey Mary Jane Gerber Marilynn Gump Martha Housholder Jim Jantz Anne Ashley Jones Earl & Jean Knighton Glenn & Nancy Kubina Lonnie & Barbara Lee W.E. & Nancy Lusk The Maloney Children Ronald & Patricia Maurath Cathie McClure Shad & Blythe Meisinger Bernard & Alberta Nichols Marc & Sheryl Porter Edwin & Linda Sapp Gregory Smith Janet Ritchie Smith Terrence & Susan Smythe Norman & Mary Wagner Gregory & Myra Waldo Dick Weidenbach Wheatland Elementary School Charlene Parks Nancy Amos Bryn Blasdel F. & K. Bloom Kelly Campbell Kenneth Parks Kevin & Cynthia Parks Kenneth & Irene Shaw Dick Weidenbach Dewey & Cynthia Williams

Richard Rumsey William & Barbara Baker Brady Nursery, Inc. Mary Douglass Brown Susan Ellis Karl & Carrie Fuchs Justus Fugate Jim & Carolyn Grier Robert & Jerryanne Hadley Linda & Mike Kizzire Meg Mathewson Morris Laing Evans Brock & Kennedy, Chtd. Richard Smith Kenton & Patricia Wirth Lee & Nancy Woodard Kathy Scharnhorst Marcine, Suzie and Darrell Schneider Martha Stange Robert Blackburn Bruce & Stacy Glatczak Paul & Eva Jacot Tom & Claire Ott Sylvia Doris Stewart Larry & Mary Buchwald Kenneth & Angela Cross Leonard & Rose Dale Fred & Nona Farthing Jim & Lynne Gates Elmer & Shirley Madison Lonnie & Janice Spiker Marvene Wahl

Tom Mosteller Gary & Mary Ann Adams Wayne & Shirley AnnsunDonner D.H. & Ann Becker Mr. & Mrs. Fred Berry Brady Nursery, Inc. Gene & Barbara Campbell Helen Cole Larry & Katherine Cox Joe & Sandee Francel Eric & Linda Jensen Mark & Amy Keeny Roger & Judy Knight Laura Landis Nancy Utz Hageman Joseph & Trudy Miller Hazel Moore Ronald & Nancy Moore John Stewart III Max Thompson Suzanne Umphrey Claudine Southard Lee & Nancy Woodard

Engraved Bricks & Pavers Dianne Allison Stephen English Lorraine & Bill Bearth Anna Bearth Bryce Benedict Diane Post

Mike Sauerwein Nick Tipton Dick Weidenbach

Nathan, Ryan & Caleb Matthew Brown William Behrens, Gregory Dale & Jackie Gibson

Tanya Tandoc Hazel Moore

Rose Bruggeman Norm & Mary Lu Wagner

Additional Memorials for:

Aubrey & Gladys Burris Wanda Young

H. Russell Bomhoff David & Jayne Peterson Paula Englert Jay & Carolyn Schlegel Marge Kaegi Stephanie Edelman William & June Koker Debbie Stonestreet Shannon Vierthaler Thomas & Margaret Williams

Mr. & Mrs. Conwell Andrew Conwell Lennie Cox Linda Hottman Janet English Stephen English Jack & Libby English Stephen English

Jack & Libby English Stephen English Russell & Sarah Frederick Linda Carroll Jerry Gaddis J. Frank & Martha Fair Jennie Guillen Janis Wooley Lucille Hayles Janice Aziz Sylvester Hayles Janice Aziz Jeanne Leland Regina Lawrence Judy Manning Junior League Gardeners Curt & Mary Peck Kenneth & Gail Ross Stephen English Max Stuever Bob & Lisa Stuever Carol A Taylor Project Beauty Dave & Deanna Taylor Mike & Lori Young Wanda Young Russell & Laura Young Wanda Young Scott & Sara Young Wanda Young

Chinese Garden of Friendship: Name Inscriptions Thomas & Lily Aschom Stella & Jody Galichia Janet Miller & Nile Dillmore Traci Viljanmaa Estephan & Janane Zayat

Supporting Memberships Seed: Larry Aldrich Steve & Sharon Allen Pam Amott Drew Andersen William & Bernadine Bachman Bill & Barbara Baker Tim & Brenda Banta Aaron & Michelle Bastian Martin & Ann Bauer Lindy Bayouth Dolores Bean Tom & Robin Berning Laura Bianco Emily Bonavia Thomas & Dorothy Bontrager Loretta Bouché John Brammer Dave & Donna Brill Bonnie Brock Lucas & Sarah Brooks Rita Buffington Brian & Lori Buselt Steve & Deb Camp John & Cynthia Carnahan Clancy Charter Karl & Carol Childs Eva Clingerman Jason & Tabitha Clark Gib & Brenda Compton Jenifer Cook William Cox Steve & Starla Criser Grace & Laura Cullen Kristal Cutler Benjamin Davis Pete & Janet DeFazio Kristin Dexter Mark Douglas Eaton Charles & Jenette Drake Joyce Dudeck John & Debbie Deuser Charles & Jean Eby Sean & Gaye Erwin Gloria Espinoza Bill & Kathy Ethridge David & Debbie Farnham James & Linda Fitzgerald Jill Frasco Ed Frey John Fierro Jay & Harriet Fritz Vail & Pam Fruechting Jennifer Gallagher James & Cherie Gilbaugh Karen Gilchrist Thomas & Meredith Gillman Bill Glunt

Thad & Cindy Goodrich Jim & Carolyn Grier Barbara Groh Brad & Veda Hamill Savannah Hayden Michael & Terri Hepperly Nancy & Wm E Hercher Chris & Erin Hocking Vicki Hoelting Ann Hughes Christina Hurley Karen Johnson Kent & Margaret Johnson Anita Jones John & Susan Jones Matt & Chrystina Jones John & Barbara Jozsa Ronald & Loretta Ketzner Patricia Kissick Kendall Klaus Corey Koehn Erik & Shayna Larson Joe & Roberta Lickteig Robert & Frances Lindsey Bob & Barb Logerman Becky Loosen Barbara Lyle Joy Madero J.T. Manuszak Cornell & Glenda Mar Walter Martz John & Leelee McDonald Larry & Jeanine McKee Chuck & Cindy McSwain Jon & Brenda Medlam Eric & Elizabeth Meitner Jim & Leona Merrick David & Jackie Moore Johnny Moreno-Salazar Matthew & Dawn Sauer Jane Simms Jette & Steen Mortensen Rick & Kendra Neill Marcia Nester Bill & Sandy Nixon Joe & Sarah Nold Robert & Ann O’Bleness Gregg & Karen Oblinger Brad Olmsted Kitch Peterson Patty Phillips Chuck & Marilyn Pogue Jerry Prichard Lucynda Raben Phyllis Randle Randy & Adriene Rathbun Jim & Sandy Remsberg Charles & Sally Roach Billie Jo Robbins

Rex & Linda Robert Marilyn Roberts Dr. & Mrs. Matthew Robertson Taunya Rutenbeck Wayne & Ronnie Schulte Joan Seaton Rema Shabshab Daniel & Maria Shields Larry & Jan Shorter Derek & Candy Shriver Jeff & Vonda Silliman Philip Simon Granvill & Carolyn Smith Richard Smith Shannon Smith Dennis & Marcy Snyder Randy Sodowsky William & Deanna Solt Pierre & Sara Souraty Terry Staats Mark & Kendra Stambaugh Jason & Leigh Stucky Monica Talbott Stephen & Cindy Tandy Dan & Susan Taylor Noel & Jeri Lynn Taylor Jerrod Thomas Twyla Thomas Jeff & Rhonda Turner Max Unruh Chrisitan VanOot Tom & Shirley Wang Jody Webster Mark & Doris Weed Ann Marie Wenzel Harry & Mary Ellen Williford Jean Wollmann Sprout: Dick & Fran Anderson Gary & Joyce Bachus James & Lois Daniels Warren Grube Mario & Kyra Hollis Karl & Phyllis Kessler Janet Koester Meg Mathewson William Morris Duane Nordick John Philbrick Suryakumar Reddy John Reiff Richard & Susan Skibba Lorene Valentine Gail Williams Arthur Wood

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Continued from Page 27 Bud: Robert & Sue Boewe Stephen English Mary Lou Lundblade Randall & Marilyn Schrag Bloom: Lisa Hambelton Dick & Denise Siemer Cody & Robin Wray

Recent Gifts: Stan & Gretchen Andeel Keith Anderson Thornton Anderson Matt & Jenn Arneson Kaelene Artz Mr. & Mrs. Gary Austerman Roy & Ann Baker The Bar’s Open Dean & Ann Becker Emily Bonavia Susan Bowers Nick & Katie Brewer Ben & Kelly Brophy Mary Douglass Brown John & Cindy Carnahan Chapter EI PEO Chapter IY PEO Commerce Bank Kenton & Gloria Cox Tom & Christy Cox Cox Communications Cox Machine Christopher & Charese Dakhil Will & Courtney Darrah Davis/Moore Delta Dental Nile Dillmore Dondlinger Construction Don Hattan Chevrolet

Douglas Photographic Imaging Downing & Lahey Mortuaries Justin & Mica Elkouri Stephen English DeeAnne Fahnestock Christopher Farha Raffaele & Karla Fazio Flint Hills Spas Patio & Home Elements Foulston Siefkin Justus Fugate Jacob & Sarita Francis Galichia Foundation Gard’N-Wise Distributors, Inc. Michael & Ilex Gelpi James & Ruthie Gillespie GLMV Architecture Roarke & Molly Gordon Mike & Theresa Grier Tony & Jen Halas Jean Haley Jim & Shari Hand Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Bill & Judy Hess Intrust Bank Drew & Shonna Jones Jerry & Bernita Jones John & Susan Jones Gial Kaegi Don & Tish Knappenberger Whit & Emily Kilgroe Linda & Mike Kizzire Chase & Annie Koch Koch Siedhoff Hand & Dunn, LLP Pete & Courtney Krsnich Legacy Bank LK Architecture, Inc. Amos & Phyllis Leitner The Logan Foundation

Mary Ann Lowry Whitney & Michael Maloney Paul & Melissa Mangan Meg Mathewson Media Partners, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. James Mershon Matt & Nancy Michaelis Andrew & Jamie Mies Janet Miller Belden Mills Eva Murphy Joe & Sarah Nold Gregg & Karen Oblinger Logan & Morgan Overman Tony & Sarah Patterson Helen Pauls Eric & Terra Pauly JoAnn Pottorff Professional Engineering Consultants, P.A. Project Beauty, Inc. Jeff & Jill Ramsey Ed & Lee Ritchie Dr. & Mrs. Matthew Robertson Mike & Jamee Ross Phil & Courtney Ruffin Sandlian Realty Jacob & Lindy Sands Senseney Music Simpson Construction Dana Smith Standard Beverage Corp. Kathy Sweeney Michael & Betsy Sweeney Dan & Susan Taylor Tyler & Deanna Ternes Chan Trans The Trust Company of Kansas UMB Bank Byrne & Becky Vickers Vornado

Gary Wagner Ryan & Lindsey Wasinger Wichita Community Foundation Wichita Federal Credit Union Wichita Hosta Society Dale & Alice Wiggins Willis Insurance Doug & Sheryl Wohlford Arthur & Betty Wood Lily Wu Don & Janice Zerbe

In Kind: Air Capital Investments Patricia Ardissone Care to Dance Friends of Botanica Hair Rocks La Galette Helene Longhofer Tom McReynolds Lauren Pelfrey Gerald Schmitt The Spice Merchant Sweet Cheeks Babies Tree Top Nursery & Landscaping The Vagabond Terry Woosley Xclusive Events

Children’s Library In Kind: Friends of the Library Sherry Jackson Laurel Nichols Dorothy Wilkie Rebecca Wintz Meegan Jowdy Courtney Darrah

When’s the last time you turned off your TV and put down your phone for a really good game of UNO? How about Connect Four, Hot Potato, or Chess? If your answer is “I can’t remember” ... an hour or two of Family Game Night is what you need. Every Thursday from June to September, Botanica has challenged guests to take a digital detox in exchange for a night of fun interaction. For just $3 a person, we have a host of jumbo games and board games for all ages. You never know what special guest will drop by to play like WSU athletes, FC Wichita, or the Wichita Fencing Academy.

Through September 24! Page 28 | www.botanica.org