Vol. XXVII No. 3 • FALL 2014
BOOtanica
Better than ever before! // pg. 5 \
ZEN: An Alfresco Event a chic fall gala // pg. 4
2014 Board of Trustees Officers Justus Fugate, President Linda Kizzire, Treasurer
Trustees Matt Cortez Courtney Darrah Steve English DeeAnne Fahnestock John Firsching Roarke R. Gordon Jay Hsu Deril Hosford
Mark Jolliffe Melissa Mangan Karl Miller Elton Parsons Sarah Patterson Jo Ann Pottorff Beverly Thornton Charlie Wilson
Ex-Officio Trustees Bryan Frye, President, Board of Park Commissioners Cathy Holdeman, Assistant City Manager, City of Wichita “Yellow Rose,” Photo By Tim Banta
In this issue 1 2-3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10-12 13 14 15 16-17 18-19 20 21
Letter From The Director In Bloom ZEN: An Alfresco Event BOOtanica Illuminations and VIP Party Poster Winner & Photo Competition Lunchtime Lectures Birding, Art and $3 Thursdays Sept. - Oct. - Nov. Calendars Volunteers Ghoulish Gala & Family Game Night Tuesdays on the Terrace Education Tribute List In The Gardens Tribute List continued
Janet Miller, City Council, City of Wichita Mayor’s Appointee
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Cultivate © 2014, Botanica, Inc. Vol. XXVII. No. 3 • September - October - November 2014
Cover: Fall 2013
FROM THE
Director
Making new friends: honoring the past I would like to introduce all of you to my new friend “Charlie.” This Charlie horse is not a pain as the saying goes, but has become a symbol of what is happening at Botanica. Several times I have inferred that Botanica is reinventing itself and the first connotation that comes to mind is change, which brings forth something new. Botanica is growing to be an iconic attraction in the region and we are making our own history. When Margaret Nelson Spear generously donated the Joyland Merry-Go-Round to Botanica, I too, had second thoughts. I now realize the memories that were made at Joyland will live on at Botanica. Making and preserving memories has become a major element in Botanica’s reinvention process. Botanica is no longer just a garden; it is a glorious attraction growing around one of the most beautiful gardens in existence. Botanica has become a place where families share their vows, explore the gardens with their children and celebrate the memories of loved ones. My new friend Charlie now inspires old memories and will create new memories, making history at Botanica once again. Summer will be winding down, but Botanica is winding up for fall events starting with ZEN: An Alfresco Event on Sept. 19 and celebrating the construction of the new Chinese Garden of Friendship. October begins with BOOtanica on Oct. 11, followed by the new weekend Fall Fest activities on Oct. 18 and 25 and then the big October 24 Ghoulish Gala fundraiser for the Joyland Merry-Go-Round. Then in a short few weeks Illuminations will begin. The funding from these great events is how Botanica pays its operating costs.
To keep Botanica looking great and to continue with exciting programs, the efforts and hard work performed by volunteers and staff earns about $1.5 million annually. Meeting our annual costs could not be accomplished without the support and program participation from each of you. Thank you to all of our guests, donors and supporters. Botanica is growing to be one of the most magnificent gardens in the country. Our community can be proud to share Botanica with family and friends. Enjoy this fall at Botanica.
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In Bloom Greetings from the Gardens. Fall is in the air at Botanica with the daytime temperatures still warm. Shorter days and cooler nights hold promise of our seasonal change into fall. To begin this article I decided to talk about annual vines. This quickly turned into a large list, so I decided to highlight five varieties, all which grow to over six feet in height and are usually planted here at Botanica.
WITH PATRICK MCKERNAN
small, neon orange, daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centers. This plant has light green foliage that is equally happy lying on the ground while weaving its way through other plants, growing 10 feet up trellises and fences or growing in large containers. The colorful flowers attract butterflies.
Hyacinth Bean (Dolichos lablab) has thick, leathery, beanlike leaves that are dark green on the upper surface and purple underneath. It features one inch pink and white pea-like flowers that bloom all summer. The seed pods are shiny, dark purple, and half as wide as they are long. Its beans complement the vines appearance along with the flowers. As long as the vine has something to climb on it continues to grow upward. My in-laws used to enjoy planting it at the four corners of their steel windmill tower and watching it grow 12 to 15 feet up the tower, profuse with flowers and beans. Another great way to use this plant is on a chain link fence. The foliage grows to the top of the fence and stops with the flower stalks and beans continuing up another foot or so. This makes for a wonderful flower show on and above the fence. Snail Flower (Vigna caracalla) has unique, large, snail-shaped, pink-purple and white flowers on green twining vines. The flowers are followed by nearly cylindrical green to brown fruit. The plant works great on trellises, baskets and large containers. Bowtie Vine (Dalchampia dioscorefolia), pictured left, has unique bright purple, petal-like bracts around a small circular yellow flower cone. This combination produces perfect little purple bowties. The plant has vigorous, light green foliage that can achieve a height of 12 to 15 feet. It blooms early summer through frost and does well on trellises, fences and large containers. Mexican Flame Vine (Pseudogynoxys chenopedioides) has clusters of
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ABOVE: Mexican Flame Vine, left, and Passionflower, are two of several vines featured in Botanica’s collection. Passionflower (Passiflora) envelops many species and cultivars that will bloom in shades of blues, purples and reds. The flower shapes are wide opening, multipetal flowers with protruding anthers and center structures that make up a unique shape at the end of the stems. The foliage of this fast-growing vine is dark green in hue. A passionflower’s height may reach 10 to 20 feet and blooms from early summer till frost. There are many more great annual vines including but not limited to, mandavilla, morning glories, moon vine, thunbergia, cardinal vines and candy corn vine. Over the years these all have been grown here at Botanica and are all worth investigating when you’re looking for summer vines in your garden. Our next stop is the Glenn and Jayne Milburn Aquatic Collection. Kim Matthews and her crew have done a great job with the pond this season. We have two victoria water platters this year. The “Cruziana” was the first to bloom on July 29th, with the “Longwood” hybrid blooming the following week. We are very fortunate to grow these large annual plants in our collection. It is always exciting to go out and see how much of
the pond surface these two plants are covering. Our collection now includes 92 tubs of hardy water lilies. One new variety, ‘Yellow Watermelon’ has leaves resembling floating yellow watermelons. Two other varieties, “Wanvisa” and “Sunfire,” have stunning multicolored flowers. We also have five tropical water lilies this summer. Tropicals are the only way to achieve blue or purple flowers in a water lily. Tropicals tend to hold their flower up above the water six to eight inches, compared to hardy water lily flowers that usually float on the water’s surface. The ponds and water features have all looked great this summer and are worth viewing this fall.
In continuing to keep Botanica the most colorful place in Kansas, our garden staff and volunteers will begin planting 5,500 chrysanthemums in mid-September. We will be planting 21 varieties, five of which have never been planted at Botanica before. See the varieties on pg. 21. While we are planting our chrysanthemum display, 10,000 pansies will arrive. These plants let us change the Butterfly House to a Pansy House for the winter months. We will also plant them in surrounding perennial beds throughout the gardens for winter color. The key to successfully growing pansies here in Kansas is to continue watering them throughout the winter, especially if we are lacking rain or snow. In closing this article I would first like to thank our three summer interns. Though Marc McKernan, a freshman in Engineering, and Molly Palmer, a senior in Landscape Design, have returned to Kansas State, Laura Shumaker who graduated this spring with a degree in Horticulture-Landscape Design, is staying on as a seasonal gardener until Thanksgiving. All of these students endured the hottest part of the summer. Each had a great attitude and did a super job on their assigned garden teams and areas. Thank you from all of us for spending your summer at Botanica. Special thanks to Marge & Gial Kaegi for stepping forward and financing our summer interns. I can never say thank you enough to all the garden staff and volunteers for everything you do for Botanica. You have all done a remarkable job and are appreciated more than words can ever express. So as we finish out the rest of this year, know you have my deepest gratitude and respect. I would like to personally invite everyone to visit the gardens this fall and consider volunteering in the gardens. We work hard but most of the volunteers say it’s a great social activity and enjoy what they learn and accomplish. The cooler weather of fall brings three Weed and Feed opportunities on the first Tuesday of each month, along with planting days for mums, pansies and 58,000 tulip bulbs. With the set up of Illuminations in the fall, there are additional opportunities to give of your time. Our volunteers help to plant and maintain all that you see in the gardens and they have a great time doing it. I thank them for all they contribute and again invite you to visit the Gardens often this fall as a guest or volunteer.
ABOVE: Here are two varieties of lilies: The hardy waterlily,“Yellow Watermelon,” and the tropical water lily, “Fox Fire.” Photo by Janie Lang.
ABOVE: Mums complement the lush fall landscape near the Margie Button Memorial Fountain and Garden. Photo by Janie Lang.
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YOU ARE INVITED
SEPT. 19,
2014
| 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy the fall gardens by mingling with friends among the flowers and under the stars at Botanica’s 14th annual Alfresco Gala. We have changed the name to ZEN celebrating the progress of the new Chinese Garden of Friendship. Be one of the first to view this garden before its opening in Spring 2015. Join us in the gardens for an evening full of entertainment, performances, gourmet food and drinks. Start your evening with a glass of champagne while listening to the sounds of a Gu Zheng string instrument. Enjoy sushi appetizers provided by Wasabi and refreshing cocktails while mingling in our gardens and ZEN lounge. For dinner a chef will prepare your personalized hibachi dinner with your favorite ingredients. After dinner enjoy a performance by St. Anthony Lion & Dragon Dancers. The night will continue with dancing under the stars with the band ANNIE UP. With other surprises throughout the evening, this event will be a night to remember. ZEN, an Alfresco Event serves as a fundraiser for Botanica, a premier community attraction that generates enthusiasm for horticulture and enlightens people through educational, artistic and cultural experiences. Chinese fans will be sold for $20 as a revenue enhancer with a chance to win a full course outdoor dinner for 12 in Cindy and John Carnahan’s backyard. Tickets are $100, $80 members, table of 10 at $750. Reserve your place for this event by Monday, Sept. 15. Buy tickets online or contact Natalie Mahaffay at 316-264-0448 ext. 107 for reservations. Presented by:
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Sponsored by:
FALL FAMILY FUN AT BOTANICA Moonbounce Obstacle Course Turbo Tubs Carnival Rides Rock Climbing Wall Crafts Pumpkins for Sale Straw Play Box The Studio Performers Paint the Towne Photo Opportunities Face Painters Animals Music
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $8 ($6 members) costumes optional. fun mandatory.
presented by:
sponsored
sponsored by: COMMUNICATIONS KDGS KEYN KFBZ KFH KNSS
by:
russ & helen meyer
byrne & becky vickers
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Life is a Carousel. From the day Margaret Nelson Spear so generously donated the Joyland Merry-Go-Round to Botanica, the enthusiasm in our community has been exciting and overwhelming! Preserving a piece of so many children’s memories and creating new ones for today’s generation of children and grandchildren appealed to Botanica, so we formed a committee to further the cause. The committee hopes to bring the retired horses back to life: rejuvenating them to magically gallop and trot again while the calliope music stills their restlessness in a heated and air-conditioned stable. Joyland lore and nostalgic experiences have been revealed as the Ghoulish Gala committee has planned and created a sensational seasonal adult event. This will be a gala unlike any other: a melding of Joyland props—a carnival, a circus and Halloween. A costume party with cash prizes for the most creative, games with opportunities to win grand prizes, a hayrack ride, fortune telling, dancing and OLD-FASHIONED fun! Relive the old days and help us restore the Joyland Carousel for Botanica and its visitors!
October 24, 2014 A BENEFIT TO RESTORE
THE JOYLAND MERRY-GO-ROUND
6:30-10:30 p.m. $50, $40 members
Admission includes food, wine & beer. In addition to the ticket price, there will be other fundraising opportunities available to further the development of the Merry-Go-Round, including carnival-style games ($1/game), buy a signature bottomless martini glass with three delectable martini concoctions ($20), have your fortune told ($2) and ride a hayrack ride pulled by Clydesdale horses ($5). Opportunity tickets may be purchased in advance or while you’re at the event. For reservations, contact Natalie Mahaffay at 316-264-0448 ext. 107 or visit botanica.org. ADDITIONAL DONOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: Botanica will be launching a campaign for naming rights of horses for the Merry-Go-Round on Sept. 15. Visit our website for details or contact Jamee Ross for donation questions at 316-264-0448 ext. 105 or at jross@botanica.org.
$3 Thursdays featuring GAME NIGHT! life-size lawn games Giant Blow-Up Bowling 6-Ft. Tall Jenga Bocce Ball Horseshoes Kick Croquet Lawn Checkers Blow-Up Soccer & Softballs Giant Frisbees Volleyball One-Hole Disc Golf Lawn Darts Sports Net
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Fall Fest For two Saturdays in a row, join us for a fun fall festival in the gardens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Even if you made it to BOOtanica, these Saturdays will be a special treat for the kids to enjoy some extra activities in the beautiful fall gardens. Regular admission or membership applies.
October 18 & 25 Moonbounce and Obstacle Course Pumpkins for sale (based on availablity) Hay Box with Candy to Discover Bubbles Arts & Crafts Hay Slide Face Painters Other Specialty Activities
Supper with F
Santa
or three festive nights, Dec. 2, 9 and 16, Santa will be taking a break from his holiday preparations to host a special meal at Botanica: Supper with Santa, presented by Capitol Federal. You are invited to join them to savor piping-hot plates of delicious pasta from Carrabba’s, Santa-approved sugar cookies from Connie’s Cookies, a chocolate treat from Cero’s Candies and goodies from the Hampton Inn.
photo competition
The Portrait of Botanica Photography Competition is designed to capture the beauty of Botanica through the art of photography. Multiple awards totaling more than $1,000 in cash prizes will be given in a variety of adult and youth categories. Any photos of the Gardens taken after Sept. 24, 2013 are eligible for entry in 2014. Interested photographers can contact Kristin Marlett, Director of Marketing, at (316) 264-0448 ext. 108 or kmarlett@botanica.org for more information. Information and entry forms can also be found online at botanica.org. The Portrait of Botanica Competition is sponsored by Douglas Photographic Imaging and area garden clubs.
deadline: sept. 19
$14 for adults ($12 for Botanica members) $10 for children ages 3-12 ($8 for Botanica members) To reserve your spot at the holiday table, call Karla at (316) 264-0448 ext. 115.
and area garden clubs September • October • November 2014
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Lunchtime
LECTURES
Every Wednesday • 12:15 to 1 p.m. Lectures are included with membership or admission The Color of Summer is Daylilies September 3 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Join Sherryl Fitzpatrick of the Wichita Daylily Club for a colorful presentation on how daylilies can enhance your yard. Learn how to choose the best daylily for your landscape.
The Incredible Journey of the Monarch Butterfly September 10 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Karla Jahn, Botanica staff member, will present this program on the flight of the Monarch. After the program, Karla will demonstrate how Monarchs are tagged.
Fall Flower Arrangements September 17 • 12:15-1 p.m.
This presentation will cover selecting and preparing flowers from your garden for fall arrangements. Jodi Gieser, Master Gardener, formerly worked in the floral industry for many years will be the presenter.
Trees
September 24 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Jason Griffin, director of the John C. Pair Horticulture Center will talk on trees of south central Kansas. If you need tree information please join us for this presentation.
The Kansas Flint Hills Barn Quilt Trail October 1 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Barn art promotes agritourism and rural pride through the region. Connie Larson, Kansas Flint Hills Quilt Trail Committee member, will explain how to make barn blocks and show some examples.
Daffodils for Spring Color October 8 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Fall is the time to plant daffodils. Margie Roehr with the Wichita Daffodil Society will talk on bulb selection and plant care. The Wichita Daffodil Society will also have bulbs for sale.
Lunchtime Lecture Caterers: September: Colette’s Catering October: Truffles November: Syl’s
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Birds of Prey
October 15 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Nate Mathews, local falconer, will bring Isaiah, his golden eagle and another surprise friend for this presentation. Come and see these birds of prey up close.
Music I Once Could Dance To October 22 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Come relax and reflect with local poet Roy Beckemeyer. Roy will read poems from his new book and have copies for purchase.
Growing Orchids
October 29 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Learn how to grow and care for orchids. Karlene Sanborn with the Kansas Orchid Society will present this program.
The History of Orphan Trains November 5 • 12:15-1 p.m.
From 1850-1900 many homeless children lived on the streets of New York City or in orphanages. Listen to Mardella Freund, Botanica volunteer, as she tells the detailed history of Orphan Trains and tells the story of her mother’s personal journey from St. Vincent Orphanage in New York to Kansas.
Holiday Porch Pots November 12 • 12:15-1 p.m.
Decorate your porch for the holidays. Learn how to make your porch inviting for the holidays with Karen Hull from Johnson’s Garden Center.
To Be Determined
November 19 • 12:15-1 p.m.
There are no lectures in December Lunchtime Lectures sponsored by:
Birding
at Botanica 9 a.m.
16 Sept. 21 Oct. 18 Nov. free with admission or membership
Art at Botanica Sept.
2015 Poster Competition Winner
Oct.
Bruce Huss Photography
Nov.
2014 Portrait of Botanica Photo Competition Winners Lobby Art Sponsored by:
GO GREEN! sign up to receive your cultivate online only Cheryl Lindstrom is the winner of the 2015 Poster Competition and her work is on exbibit in the Botanica lobby now through September. Pick up your poster as part of your membership benefit next time you’re visiting the gardens. The Poster Competition is supported by Jayne Milburn and Emprise Bank.
VISIT
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Open
TUESDAY •Tuesdays on the Terrace, 5:30 p.m.
1 •Labor Day— Gardens 2•Weed & Feed, 8 a.m.
MONDAY
15
22
29
21
28
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
14•Junior Gardeners,
Meeting, 9:30 a.m. •Daylily Club Meeting, 7 p.m.
•Tuesdays on the Terrace, 5:30 p.m.
30 •Planting Day, 8 a.m.
•Tuesdays on the Terrace, 5:30 p.m. •Organic Garden Club Meeting, 7 p.m.
“Trees” 12:15 p.m. •Botanica Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
“Fall Flower Arrangements” 12:15 p.m.
23 •Planting Day, 8 a.m. 24•Lunchtime Lecture
•Birding, 9 a.m. •Tuesdays on the Terrace, 5:30 p.m. •Herb & Hosta Society Meetings, 6:30 p.m.
Meeting, 9 a.m. •Volunteer Social & Game Day, 10 a.m. •Lunchtime Lecture “The Incredible Journey of the Monarch Butterfly” 12:15 p.m.
Education: Fish, 1 p.m. (reservations required)
5 •Home Grown
25
•$3 Thursday all day & Family Game Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m. •Senior Expo, 9 a.m.
•$3 Thursday all day & Family Game Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
29.
27
volunteer in the gardens, 8 a.m. •Girl Scouts: Calling all Juniors, 2-4 p.m. (reservations required) •Wichita Area Garden Railway Tour, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
20•Cultivate Saturday,
13
to 4 p.m.
6 •Daylily Sale, 10 a.m.
SATURDAY
• Emprise Bank Lobby Gallery: 2015 Poster Competition Winner • Lunch catered by Colette’s Catering 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for $7
26
Event, 6:30 p.m. (reservations required)
18 •Planting Day, 8 a.m. 19•ZEN: An Alfresco
& Family Game Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Education: Fish, 1 p.m. (reservations required) •$3 Thursday all day & Family Game Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
4 •Home Grown
THURSDAY
10 •Friends of Botanica 11 •$3 Thursday all day 12
“The Color of Summer is Daylilies” 12:15 p.m. •Garden Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
3 •Lunchtime Lecture
WEDNESDAY
16 •Planting Day, 8 a.m. 17•Lunchtime Lecture
Sunflower Spectacular, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required) •Tuesdays on the Terrace, 5:30 p.m. •Rose Society and Bonsai Club Meetings, 7 p.m.
7 •Daylily Sale, 1-4 p.m. 8•Suburban Garden Club 9 •Garden Sprouts:
SUNDAY
September 2014
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MONDAY
Meeting, 7 p.m.
27•Prairie Winds Daylily 28 •Organic Garden Club Meeting, 7 p.m.
26
•Herb & Hosta Society Meetings, 6:30 p.m.
20
21 •Birding, 9 a.m.
Autumn Treasure Hunt, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required)
14 •Garden Sprouts:
19
Club Meeting, 9:30 a.m. •Daylily Club Meeting, 7 p.m.
13 •Suburban Garden
12
“Growing Orchids” 12:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
29 •Lunchtime Lecture 30 •Volunteer Appreciation Dinner,
“Music I Once Could Dance To” 12:15 p.m. •Botanica Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
for Teens and Tweens, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (reservations required)
22 •Lunchtime Lecture 23
“Birds of Prey” 12:15 p.m.
Leaf Bowls, 6-8 p.m. (reservations required)
9 •Adult Education:
•Home Grown Education: Gardening Basics, 1 p.m. (reservations required)
2 •Planting Day, 8 a.m.
THURSDAY
Open.
31•Halloween—Gardens
6:30 p.m. (reservations required)
24•Ghoulish Gala,
Meeting, 1 p.m.
10
Education: Gardening Basics, 1 p.m. (reservations required)
3 •Home Grown
FRIDAY
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE TO MEMBERS! •Girl Scouts: Fall Foliage Fun, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required)
25•Fall Festival,
8 a.m. •Fall Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. FREE TO MEMBERS •Fall Family Nature Crafts: , 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required) • Daffodil Sale, 1-5 p.m.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
11 •BOOtanica,
4
SATURDAY
15 •Lunchtime Lecture 16 •Seasonal Studies 17 •African Violet Club 18•Cultivate Saturday,
Meeting, 9 a.m. •Volunteer Coffee, 10 a.m. •Lunchtime Lecture “Daffodils for Spring Color.” 12:15 p.m.
8 •Friends of Botanica
6
Photography
5
1 •Lunchtime Lecture
WEDNESDAY
• Truffles Catering will serve lunch from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for $7
7•Weed & Feed, 8 a.m.
TUESDAY “The Kansas Flint Hills Barn Quilt Trail” 12:15 p.m. •Garden Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
• Emprise Bank Lobby Gallery: Bruce Huss
SUNDAY
October 2014
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17
24
16
23 30
Meeting, 5:30 p.m.
“TBD” 12:15 p.m.
25 •Planting Day, 8 a.m. 26•Botanica Board
•Birding, 9 a.m. •Garden Sprouts: Garden Sounds, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (reservations required) •Herb & Hosta Society Meetings, 6:30 p.m.
Meeting, 9 a.m. •Volunteer Social & Game Day, 10 a.m. •Lunchtime Lecture “Holiday Porch Pots” 12:15 p.m.
12•Friends of Botanica
History of Orphan Trains” 12:15 p.m. •Garden Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
Education: Bulbs & Propagation, 1 p.m. (reservations required)
FRIDAY
7•Home Grown
Botanica Closed.
27•Thanksgiving—
5:30-8:30 p.m.
28
Meeting, 1 p.m.
SATURDAY
8 a.m. •FREE ADMISSION DAY for Walktober Members
15•Cultivate Saturday,
8
•Pond Society Auction, 4-8 p.m.
1•Orchid Show, 9-4 p.m.
5:30-8:30 p.m.
29
20 •Planting Day, 8 a.m. 21 •African Violet Club 22
13 •Planting Day, 8 a.m. 14
•Home Grown Education: Bulbs & Propagation, 1 p.m. (reservations required)
THURSDAY
5•Lunchtime Lecture “The 6 •Planting Day, 8 a.m.
WEDNESDAY
18 •Planting Day, 8 a.m. 19•Lunchtime Lecture
Gardens Closed. •Rose Society and Bonsai Club Meetings, 7 p.m.
11•Veterans Day—
10•Suburban Garden
9
Club Meeting, 9:30 a.m. •2014 Portrait of Botanica Photo Competition Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m.
4•Weed & Feed, 8 a.m.
TUESDAY
2•Orchid Show, 1-4 p.m. 3
• Emprise Bank Lobby Gallery: 2014 Portrait of Botanica Photography Competition • Syl’s will serve lunch from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays for $7
SUNDAY
November 2014
Volunteers
Call Jodi McArthur
at 316.264.0448 ext. 103 or visit botanica.org to sign up or for more information!
Volunteer Opportunities Gardening
Get your hands dirty and join the dozens of 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.
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.
Fall Festival If you liked helping with our spring Tulips & Fairies Saturdays, you will want to assist here as well. This new autumn event will offer fun activities and crafts to continue the fall celebration.
Illuminations Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Enlighten your holiday spirit and share the joy of our beautiful light display with the public. Indoor and outdoor positions are available for each evening starting Nov. 28 – Dec. 31. Or, be a part setting-up (Oct./Nov.) and taking-down (Jan./Feb.) lights.
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Allow us to thank you for your volunteer service at our annual dinner on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 5:30 p.m. The dinner is sponsored by the Life Care Center of Andover. Redeem your yearly volunteer hours for free garden passes, Illuminations tickets and/or prizes. Please RSVP by Oct 24. Limit one guest per volunteer. Costumes are encouraged for this spooky evening.
Volunteer Coffees & Social/Game Days Wednesday, Sept. 10: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12: 10 a.m.
Garden Guide Meetings Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Sept. 17 & Oct. 15
Coffee and other fine gifts also provided by The Spice Merchant
Weed & Feeds: 1st Tuesday of each month 8 a.m. to Noon Sept. 2, Oct. 7 & Nov. 4
Cultivate Saturday: 3rd Saturday of each month 8 a.m. to Noon Sept. 20, Oct. 18 & Nov. 15
Seasonal Planting Days 8 a.m. to Noon Mums & Pansies: Sept.16, 18, 23, 30, Oct. 2 Tulips: Nov. 6, 13, 18, 20 and 25
Special Events:
Monarch Days, 9:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. Sept. 18, 19, 22, 23. 24 & 26 BOOtanica, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 Fall Festival, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 & 25 Illuminations, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Nov. 28 - Dec. 31 (closed Christmas Eve & Day)
Special Thanks to our Volunteer Sponsors:
Volunteer Coffees/Volunteer Social & Game Days These fun and informative meetings and socials are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Light refreshments are provided by The Regent Retirement Living and The Spice Merchant.
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Photo by Thane Rogers
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otanica’s holiday light display, llluminations, has become a holiday destination across Wichita and the surrounding area. Open every night from Nov. 28 to Dec. 31 (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), Illuminations is the perfect escape from cabin fever. Every night is magical, with a different musical group each night, hot drinks, candy and cookies for sale, and let’s not forget Santa. This year we’re adding onto both synchronized light shows with new songs, more lights and more animation. There will be an interactive element for kids in the Shakespeare Garden and the Butterfly Garden will be transformed with friendly large bugs and fish. The funky tree with the bicycle will be brighter and crazier than ever! Advance tickets will be available for purchase. Tickets are $8 for adults ($7 for Botanica members) and $6 for children (312). Tickets are good for any night of the event. Group rates for parties of 20 or more are available upon request. Tickets make great gifts for neighbors, employees, clients, co-workers, family and friends. For advance tickets or more information, visit botanica.org or contact Natalie at 316-264-0448 ext. 107 or nmahaffay@ botanica.org. Mark your calendar for Member Appreciation Night on Dec. 1, when every adult member ticket is just $5 and Supper with Santa has been expanded to three days Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. See page 7 for ticket prices and reservation information. We hope you will get into the holiday spirit and come see Botanica in a whole new light!
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NOV. 28 - DEC. 31 Seven days a week
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Light up the Night Dec. 4, 2014 6 p.m. Let Illuminations be the backdrop to this cozy VIP Party! Find comfort in hearty soups and appetizers from Wichita’s best restaurants, sip cocktails, sit fireside and bask in the glow of hundreds of thousands of illuminating lights on our outdoor terrace patio and throughout the gardens.
Tickets $40 ($30 members) For reservations, visit botanica.org or call 264-0448 ext. 107
on the terrace DIG in & DRINK up at Tuesdays On The Terrace, your favorite afterwork party! Each Tuesday night, the Garden mixes things up with LIVE MUSIC, happy hour and horticulture. Enjoy cocktails, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages from The Bar’s Open from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and view the gardens until 8 p.m. Cover is $7, $3 for members.
SEPT. 2: Sunflowers & Scotch Sours live music by: timmy jonas & the whiskey militia
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WEEKLY CATERERS: 1st tuesday:
Friends of Botanica —
SEPT. 9: Mums & Madris live music by: aaron lee martin
2nd tuesday: Papa Murphy’s —
SEPT. 16: Geraniums & Greyhounds live music by: elliot road
3rd tuesday:
blue moon caterers —
SEPT. 23: Periwinkles & Planter’s Punch live music by: the mischief makers
4th tuesday:
Molino’s Mexican Cuisine
SEPT. 30: Snapdragons & Sangrias live music by: rko blues, member appreciation
$7 per person
photos by Janie Lang
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Education Home Grown Education
Garden Sprouts
Bring your budding botanists to Botanica for an incredible learning experience! Topics will be related to plant and animal life in the garden. Each class will include: instructional teaching, hands-on learning projects, and (weather permitting) activities in the gardens. Lessons are designed for early elementary (K-5th) and follow curriculum guidelines.
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 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $9, $6 for Botanica members
Classes are Thursdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. only Class limit is 15 per session Cost: $7, $21 cap per family $5 for Botanica members; $15 cap per family Class limit 15 per session
Sept. 4th & 5th: Fish
Learn how they float, breathe, and other slimy details
Oct. 2nd & 3rd: Gardening Basics
Find your green thumbs and dig into the gardens like never before
Nov. 6th & 7th: Bulbs & Propagation
Dissect bulbs and test different methods of plant starting
Seasonal Studies for Teens and Tweens Classes begin at 1 p.m. and last 2 hours. Parents may bring students to lobby for drop-off and pick-up. No tag-a-longs for these classes. Please bring appropriate clothing for getting in the thick of the garden. Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle to class. A healthy snack will be provided by the instructor. All students will be required to maintain a phenology wheel. 30 minutes of each class will be allocated to journaling.
Tuesday, Sept. 9: Sunflower Spectacular
Celebrate our state flower and make your own Van Gogh
Tuesday, Oct. 14: Autumn Treasure Hunt
Trek through the gardens to find the gifts of fall.
Tuesday, Nov. 18: Garden Sounds
Turn on your listening ears to experience nature’s noise. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Registration and payment must be made by 5 p.m. the Friday before the class. One adult is included with each child. Children under 6 must accompany an adult. Additional nonmember adults must pay regular admission. Refunds will be made for cancellations made 24 hours before the class. We are not able to issue refunds after that deadline.
Family Nature Crafts Spend quality time with your child making unique fall crafts at Botanica. Create an autumn centerpiece for your table with a glowing leaf decoupage jar. Enjoy a walk in the Woodland garden to collect leaves for artistic leaf animal placemats to adorn your holiday table. Grandparents, this is the perfect fall playdate with your grandchild.
$8 member & $10 non-member
Class fees include one child and one adult admission and materials. Projects are suitable for children 3 years and up.
Class limit is 15 per session
$10 for members, $14 for non-members
Thursday, Oct. 16: Plant Taxonomy
Class limit is 15 per session
Understand scientific naming and learn how to key species
Saturday, Oct. 18: Autumn Centerpiece, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Reservation Contact
For reservations, please contact Karla Jahn at (316) 264-0448 ext. 115.
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Reservation Contact
For reservations, please contact Karla Jahn at (316) 264-0448 ext. 115.
Young Women as Leaders: Girl Scout Classes
Cub Scouts: On Demand Programming Tiger: Electives 30-32
Botanica invites Girl Scouts of all levels to visit our garden to learn about plants, garden creatures and environmental stewardship. Programs help scouts earn badges.
Wolf: Elective 15
Saturday, Sept. 20: Gardener Badge, 2-4 p.m. Calling all Juniors… come to our botanical gardens and experience gardening at its best. Learn what it takes to make tropical plants grow in our greenhouse. Walk the gardens with a horticulturist, gathering information about unique designs and sketch your own. Identify plants that grow well in our hardiness zone and experiment with different soils. Complete your badge requirements by helping plant our annual fall mum display.
Saturday, Oct. 25: Fall Foliage Fun, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Leaves, pumpkins and mums galore. Get ready, girls, to explore!!! Brownies and Daisies will gain inspiration for the season through a fall stroll in the Woodland Garden. You will gather natural items from our walk to create a fall fairy. Your program will also include planting a living centerpiece and making a sweet autumn treat. You are always welcome to pack a picnic lunch and spend the rest of your day exploring the botanical gardens.
Reservation Contact
Plant unusual seeds that will grow foods you like to eat. Discover the animals that live in the gardens. Make pinecone bird feeders to hang from your trees at home.
Take a tour of our botanical garden. Plant a box garden to take home. Leave with a cutting from our greenhouse to plant indoors. Bear: Elective 14 Join us for a unique opportunity to tend the gardens at Botanica. Be prepared to plant, weed or remove debris. You will have a lesson in the basics of landscape planning. Sketch a flower bed for your home. Build a mini greenhouse and plant with a kaleidoscope of colors.
Sept. 15 through Oct. 15: Mums & Pansies Nov. 1 through Nov. 8: Tulips *Special directions are required for this class. Cost is $7 per scout. One adult is admitted free. No taga-longs please. Adult must stay at the gardens during class. Programs are 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Most requirements will be met. Payment is due with reservation. Refunds available with 24 hour notice. Please contact the registrar, Karla Jahn at (316) 264-0448 ext. 115 or by email at education@botanica.org to make reservations.
To register for any of these classes, please visit www.kansasgirlscouts.org/events and select the class title. For program questions, please contact Kate Sheppard at (316) 264-0448 ext. 113.
Adult Education
Thursday, Oct. 9: Leaf Bowls, 6-8 p.m. Select a unique leaf from the gardens to create an elegant bowl. Capture the natural beauty of the vein work by casting into concrete. Accentuate outdoor space with your leaf bowl as a small bird bath or rainspout. Demonstration will be followed by application with medium-sized leaf. The tips you will gain from our experts will get you started on a hobby of crafting beautiful leaves for everyone you know! Class size is limited to 15. Cost is $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Special instructions are necessary for this course.
Reservation Contact
For reservations, please contact Karla Jahn at (316) 264-0448 ext. 115.
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Dick Weidenbach Jerry & Belva Wilcox Linda Winter Doris Ylander Eloise Alicia Littleton K.C. “Buck” Alley
TRIBUTES
Donations received May - June - July 2014
In Honor of:
Christina Hesse Marni Vliet Stone R. Volkman Marilyn Fitzsimmons
In Memory of:
Marjorie Bath Aaron & Jennifer Abeldt Austin Abeldt Joe Abeldt Josh & Lori Abeldt Sandy Abeldt Mildred Blackwood Glenn & Velma Bauck Mary Ann Chitwood Janice Church Doris Clements Ronald & Dorothy Collins Don & Lois Filby Gene & Ruth Haury Kay Hossner Donna & Penn Hughes Martin Johnson Bernita Kinsler Darcia Kinsler Ross, Judy and Ryan Kinsler Janet Lewis Tommy & Betty Lewis Joyce Madden Eva Murphy Marc & Karen Palmateer Jan Pender Stephen & Nancy Sue Perry Dwayne & Norma Oglesby Mr. & Mrs. Richard Robinson Ruth Ann Smith Tom & Pat Whitney Martha Carr Max & Nina Eberhart Frederick & Trudy Haag Carolyn Lindsey Myrna Loebsack Charles & Mary Potter Patricia Shibley Ken Smith Paula Englert Bunco B’s Cynthia Creamer John & Joan Firsching Jeff & Elaine Janusz Mike & Linda Kizzire Hazel Moore Laura McFarland Sara Penner Buck & Mary Jean Perry Charles & Mary Potter
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Mr. & Mrs. Edward Salguero Nancy Stubbs Dick Weidenbach Cherry Estopare Sondra Langel Richard Smith Dick Weidenbach Roger Farrow Donald & Faith Ablah Bill & Donna Ard Mr. & Mrs. Fred Berry Donald & Sally Chesser DeVore Foundation David & Cindy Franson Justus Fugate Norma Greever Anne Jones Bob & Carolyn Kaplan Barbara Kaufman Ric & Darlene Knorr Charles Koch J. Fred & Chris Kubik Innes Phillips Bill & Nancy Talbott Larry & Sharon VanHorn Darrel Walters Richard & Marilyn Wells Wichita Aero Club Margaret Jones Catherine Brady Jeannene Burrow Cheryl Cordry Kenton & Gloria Cox Curtis & Janiece Dixon Ralph & Betty Eaton Margaret Eddy Dennis & Lorna Erickson John & Barbara Fuller Lou Ann Getz James & Sharon Hand Norman & Leatha Hein Dean & Coleen Held Larry & Tina Hoetmer Jeane Hoffman Martha & Patrice Huguet Howard & Ruth Johnson Victoria Jones Sondra Langel Timothy & Jill Lipke Virginia Lipke Barbara Lyle Merle & Mary Manlove Geri Moffitt Edward & Joan Nutter Marjorie Peterson Jan Randle Robert & Donna Ricklefs Loretta Sadler Richard Smith
Mary Jo Long Dick Weidenbach Wanda Ludeman Lucinda Culver Becky Malone Joe & Linda Baughman William & Marilyn Beaver Alex & Gloria Bonnet Tim & Janelda Butler Art & Jane Cooper Allen & Melda Dimick Ronald & Margaret French Marilyn Glynn Eileen Hendrickson Dick & Verda Hoskinson Kenneth & Peggy Laessig Duane & Barbara Lisenby Donald & Ruth Miller Carol McEwen Larry & Barbara Selby Jeffrey & Vicki Smith Anthony & Kay Somers Ken & Mary Spade Joan Winkelman Claudine Olson – Marilyn Roberts’ Mother Dolores Bean
Betty Epperly Bob Everett DeeAnne Fahnestock Frank & Martha Fair Gaile Gatcomb Thelma Grimes Peggy Hall Gwendolyn Heckathorn James & Debra Homan Shawn & Amie Kimberly Vickie Kraus Betty Ladwig Sharon Lodovici Helene Longhofer Eletha Lyon Joyce Madden Vernon & Dolores Miller Jeannetta Miner Glen & Marianne Misko Hazel Moore Teresa McGovern Linda McFarland Marilyn Murray Charles & Rosemary Pawloski Criss & Joan Schulz Alan & Karen Seaton Joan Seaton Reed Seaton Mrs. S.V. Varner Ray & Carolyn Waller Dixie Swanson Duane & Dixie Peterson Robert Wise Wichita Wagonmasters
Additional memorials for:
Connie Joy Peters Barbara Rensner
Robert Lagenwalter Charles & Sheryl Pilkington Elizabeth Rayl Wendy Thompson Bill & Lynne Tinker Paula Wolfe Whitten
Robert Randle Dick Weidenbach
Beverly Bowles Fred & Margot Menefee
Donald Slawson Dick Weidenbach
Douglas Horbelt Valerie Creswell
Phyllis Spade Mildred Armstrong Mark Baha R. Brian & Michelle Hilgenfeld Eric Knorr Patricia MacDonald Fred & Margot Menefee Joseph & Trudy Miller Norman Philbrick Duane Sanders John Dewey Stewart Peg Vines Deborah Willsie
Mary Louise Tashoff Keith & Marilyn Hiesterman
Elizabeth Stables Catherine Brady Heather Bruce Pam Campbell Barbara Carpenter Michael & Colleen Crawford Mary Creason Jene & Leah Delle Darmstetter Empact
Jim & Dolores Bean Frank Pate
Elizabeth Ann Pearson Dick Weidenbach
Janice Tener Don Tener
Engraved Bricks & Pavers Anna, Theresa and Julie Barbara Attivo Jason & Julie Artz Mason & Chase Almeda Lappin
Norma L. Bradley & Christine M. Bradley Wanda Eilts Jay Carlley Jean Curry
Louise Commer Kirby Commer
Mary Van Huss Robin Van Huss
Lee Crawford
Roy Wedan Sheila Bowers Beverly Cook Rosilea Hodson Terry Mears
Jeff R. Ely Tom Ely Eva Iceybell Floyd – Coleman Marlene Coleman Harlow Ella Glancy Ellen Garcia Dee Hartman Junior League Gardeners
Virginia Wells Wright Doug Wright Delores Wilkes Beth Babb Lloyd & Verlene Williams Dick Weidenbach
Douglas Horbelt Kari Hamlin Wichita Rose Society
Walter & Robbie Williams Wesley Williams
Mareda Huddleston Jenine Wright
Wesley & Edith Williams Wesley Williams
Haley Hulnick Marilyn Hulnick
Jennifer Wilson Paulette Mattingly
Ruth Joan Johnson Marilyn Waugh
Edgar Yvette Tasha Penner
Mike Kandt GLMV Architecture Inc.
Supporting Memberships
Ma Lou Dave & Christina Hesse Harold & Betty Miller Trudee Harshfield Kathryn Molamphy David Molamphy Patty Neff Junior League Gardeners Gregory James Partridge Sid & Teresa Rose Royce & Meredith Ramsey Blake & Julie Wigdahl Bobby Riley James Lorentino Glennis M. Turney – Rothhammer R.A. & Mary Joan Rothhammer Helen Sanford Bob & Evelyn Neier Dolores Schonberg Board of Trustees Laura Simpson Max Stuever Carol Taylor Project Beauty Lovina Thompson Dorothy Schultz
Seed: Nathaniel Abdul-Hameed Larry Aldrich Steve & Sharon Allen Pam Amott Kathryn Anderson Kent & Emily Baalman Bill & Barbara Baker Tim & Brenda Banta Martin & Ann Bauer Dolores Bean Tom & Robin Berning Josh Brammer David & Donna Brill Julie Brin Mary Bryant Art Busch Jeff & Linda Carbiener Richard & Cynthia Carl Karl & Carol Childs Mark Clevenger Eva Clingerman Steve & Lori Cook Steve & Starla Criser Benjamin Davis Pete & Janet DeFazio John & Debbie Deuser Steve & Gena Dillard Frank & Maureen Do Charles & Jean Eby Ben & Abbie Elpers Ben & Wendi Engle Sean & Gaye Erwin William & Kathleen Ethridge Paula Fawcett Barbara Fleeman Barb Fowler Jill Frasco Ed Frey Sam & Barbara Frey Jay & Harriett Fritz Brad & Jenna Frost Deann Gadalla
Kathy Gallagher Michael & April Gerber Armin Gerhard Bill Glunt Thad & Cindy Goodrich Lance Graber Brad & Veda Hamill Seth & Deanna Harrer Michael & Terri Hepperly William & Judy Hess Donald Holt Richard Honeyman Marlene Howell Ann Hughes Bob & Carole Hull Randy & Linda Jacobelli Michael & Holly Jeffery Cheli Johnson Kent & Margie Johnson Anita Jones Jason & Andee Kant Carl Kenney Kyle & Lorena Kite Kendall Klaus Tammy Kniffin Winston & Carrie Krehbiel Michael Kuckelman Monette Lachman John & Kris Lenoch Michael & Jane Lindebak Robert & Frances Lindsey Becky Loosen Rebecca Martinez-Arevalo Walter & Joan Martz Jon & Brenda Medlam Karl & Kathy Miller Kevin & Emily Morales Yolonda Mowrey Janie McAllister Curtis & Janna McConnaughhay John & Leelee McDonald Chuck & Cindy McSwain Bill & Sandy Nixon Jessica Nolan Joe & Sarah Nold Brad Olmsted John & Pam Ortiz Frank & Rita Peterson John Philbrick Patty Phillips Kyle & Nicole Pickett Phyllis Randle Jim & Sandy Remsberg Charles & Sally Roach Rex & Linda Robert Dennis Rogalsky Patty Ruzich Joan Seaton Jim & Mary Sheldon Jane Simms Richard Skibba Dan & Kit Slater Stanley Smeltzer Granvill & Carolyn Smith Randy Sodowsky David & Natalie Sollo Terry Staats Robbin Stafford Chris & Kathleen Setser Richard Smith Paul & Joyce Taylor Tom & Christie Triplett Max Unruh Don & Rhonda Vizner
Tom & Shirley Wang Ashley Wasserman Harry & Mary Ellen Williford Jolly White Sprout: Gary & Joyce Bachus Gib & Brenda Compton James & Lois Daniels Jim & Linda Fitzgerald Jerry & Carolyn Gaddis Mario & Kyra Hollis Karl & Phyllis Kessler Margaret Mathewson Gregg & Karen Oblinger Jeff Reiff Brian Riordan Arthur Wood Cody & Robin Wray Bud: Stephen A. English Mary Lou Lundblade Dr. & Mrs. Matthew Robertson Randall & Marilyn Schrag Bloom: Phil & Sherry Anderson Lisa Hambelton
Recent Gifts:
Stan & Gretchen Andeel Keith Anderson APEC Abigail Arthur Dr. Doug & Nancy Blackman Susan Bowers Nick & Katie Brewer Rigby Carey Jeffery Carmichael Mrs. Charles Q. Chandler Helen Cole Commerce Bank Cox Communications Jack Deboer Delta Dental Devore Foundation Nile Dillmore State Representative Downing & Lahey Mortuaries Gregory & Peggy Duick Emprise Bank Mary Eves Raffaele & Karla Fazio Fidelity Bank John & Joanie Firsching Fleeson, Gooing, Coulson & Kitch LLC John & Jane Foster Foulston Siefkin LLP Friends of Botanica Justus Fugate Jim & Ruthie Gillespie GLMV Architecture Grene Vision Group LLC Jim & Carolyn Grier Tony & Jen Halas Jean Haley Jim & Sharon Hand Bill & Judy Hess IMA Foundation Intrust Bank Jupiter Tenant, LLC Kansas Orchid Society Mike & Linda Kizzire (Recent Gifts Cont...)
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In The Gardens
Above from left to right:. The Father’s Day Kite Festival was a huge success with more than 3,000 in attendance. Students make a Gyotaku Fish Print and a Sea Shell Wind Chime as part of our summer Creative Craft Days. A tour group from the Word of Life Summer Program visited the gardens along with thousands of other children this summer. A butterfly amazes a little girl in the butterfly house. Photos by Janie Lang and Kristin Marlett.
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Chase & Annie Koch Koch, Siedhoff, Hand & Dunn LLP Law Kingdon Inc. Joan Loehr The Logan Foundation Lynne Ruffin-Smith Charity Foundation Paul & Melissa Mangan Meg Mathewson Media Partners Russ & Helen Meyer Charitable Trust Matt & Nancy Michaelis Joe & Trudy Miller Belden Mills Hazel Moore Morris Laing Evans Brock & Kennedy, Chtd Linda McFarland John Roger McCoy Sarah Nold Logan & Morgan Overman Eric & Terra Pauly Scott & Diane Post Gary & Jo Ann Pottorff Project Beauty Jeff & Jill Ramsey Gary & Virginia Ruedebusch Phil & Courtney Ruffin Bradley Schelton Scott & Janet Schwindaman Sedgwick County Master Gardeners John & Molly Shawver Simpson Construction Services Inc Dana Smith Jamie & Kelly Steinhauser David & Marni Stone Sandra Strand Nancy Stubbs
Charles Swyers Dan & Susan Taylor Christie Triplett The Trust Company of Kansas Byrne & Becky Vickers Volvo of Wichita Ray & Carolyn Waller Randall & Judy Whitcomb Dale & Alice Wiggins Wings of the Wind Kites Arthur & Betty Wood Lily Wu
In Kind:
Bob Boewe Brady Nursery Campbell’s Phoenix Greenhouse Patty Daniel Dutch’s Greenhouse Bill & Kathy Ethridge Justus Fugate Hillside Feed & Seed Store, Inc. Hillside Nursery, Inc. Hong’s Landscape & Nursery, Inc. Deril Hosford John Deere Landscapes Johnson’s Garden Centers Johnson’s Landscape Distribution Center Barbara Lyle Marty Miller Mother Nature’s Plants & Emporium Polly McGreevy Scenic Landscape Water Garden Nursery The Sod Shop Treetop Nursery & Landscape, Inc. Tropical Designs Valley Floral Company, Inc.
Mum Varieties for 2014
Save The Date
Sept. 19: ZEN: An Alfresco Event. A fundraiser for
Botanica in honor of the opening of the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Spring 2015. Tickets $100, $80 members. 6 p.m. Reservations required. Buy tickets online or by calling 316-264-0448 ext. 107. Reservations due Sept. 15. Oct. 11: BOOtanica: Just in time for Halloween comes a fun event for the whole family. New activities and games including a moonbounce, straw play box, pumpkins for sale and much more. Visit botanica.org for details. Tickets available online or at the door for $8 ($6 members). BOOtanica runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 & 25: Let the fun of the fall continue with Fall Fest. Enjoy some of the fun of BOOtanica a little bit longer with a moonbounce and obstacle course, animals, a straw slide, face painters and other special activities. FREE with general admission or membership. Activities last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday. Dec. 4: The Illuminations VIP Party is a great way to see the gardens glow while enjoying the best winter hearty food Wichita has to offer. Tickets are $40, $30 for members and reservations can be made online or by calling 316-264-0448 ext. 107. Dec. 2, 9, 16: Supper With Santa is back for three nights this year. Enjoy pasta and other goodies with Santa and enjoy the lights of Illuminations. $14 adults, $12 members, $10 kids 3-12, $8 members. Call Karla at 264-0448 ext. 115 for reservations. Seating is limited.
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RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 701 Amidon • Wichita, Kansas • 67203
Thane Rogers, a local photographer and Botanica volunteer, was approached by Ravensburger, a worldwide puzzle company, to have one of his photos turned into a puzzle. A Target exclusive, the 1,000 piece puzzle had a limited availability locally and is not sold online at this time, but Botanica was extremely honored that our tulip display will be seen all over the world. We’re talking with Ravensburger and Target to see what we can do about getting more puzzles locally or made available online. Until then, you can find this image along with other photos by Thane Rogers in Botanica’s gift shop or at http://www.thanerogersphotography.com. Look for the framed puzzle around Botanica in the near future. Photo “Tons of Tulips,” by Thane Rogers.
Marty Miller Executive Director Patrick McKernan Landscape Supervisor Jamee Ross Director of Development Kathy Osler Director of Finance Kristin Marlett Director of Marketing & Communications Linda Keller Private & Corporate Events Director Kristina Lewis Education Specialist
Kathryn Boyle Private & Corporate Events Manager Jodi McArthur Director of Volunteers
Natalie Mahaffay Director of Membership Kyle Christensen Administrative Assistant
Karla Jahn Tour Coordinator & Registrar
Garden Staff:
Kathy Sweeney Director of Special Events
Janet Gordon
Kate Sheppard Director of the Downing Children’s Garden
Kim Matthews
Neva Thiessen Outreach Education
Albert Tack
Connie Bell Andrew Jahn Laura Pham Shannon Vierthaler
Hours of Operation November-March Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
General Information 316.264.0448 The Gift Garden: ext. 106 Class Registration ext. 115 Available Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hours of Operation April-October Open Monday - Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Open Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday & Thursday through September
Donations & Planned Giving ext. 105 Event Information ext. 110 Facilities Rentals ext. 104 Membership ext. 107 Memorial Gifts ext. 107 Volunteer Services ext. 103
Botanica is maintained by Botanica, Inc. in cooporation with the City of Wichita Department of Parks & Recreation.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, shall be a significant horticultural display garden for the enjoyment and education of the community that sets the standard of excellence for botanical gardens in the Midwest.