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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCheyenne Factsheet710 S. Lions Park Drive Cheyenne, WY 82001 307-637-6458 307-637-6454 fax www.botanic.org ◊ 1977 Our doors first opened to the public as the “Cheyenne Community Solar Greenhouse,” located east of town. ◊ 1986 The Botanic Gardens current facility was constructed in Lions Park and was incorporated into the City of Cheyenne Parks and Recreation Department ◊ $382,335 approx. Annual City budget in FY 2007-08. ◊ $92,804 2007 Foundation Expenditures ◊ 53468 Total visitors (from all 50 states and 24 foreign countries.) ◊ 5709 Total 2007 volunteer hours (mainly senior, youth and handicapped individuals). ◊ 150 individuals Volunteered in 2007 (primarily senior, youth and handicapped individuals). ◊ 47 Weddings at the Gardens with approximately 4120 attendees. ◊ 35 Tours provided to approximately 675 attendees. ◊ 62 Reserved uses of the meeting room representing approximately 938 people. ◊ 26 Grounds uses (not counting weddings) ◊ 3,850 Pounds of produce grown and distributed to senior volunteers and nutrition programs. ◊ Major Projects in ‘07: Arboretum development, Children’s Garden Capital Campaign, Building Expansion Design initiated, Developed new flower bed at Randall and Pershing. ◊ 49 gardening call-in radio programs aired per year on KFBC. Heard every Thursday at 8:20 am. Produced 6 garden programs on Wyoming Public Radio ◊ 7 days a week, 365 days per year – garden tips published in Wyoming Tribune/Eagle newspaper and Casper Star Tribune weather page. ◊ 6 staff: Director-Shane Smith, Assistant Director- Claus Johnson; Development Director– KellyAnne Terry/Ellen Thompson, Head of Horticulture -Steve Scott, Horticulturist- Sue Whetten and Secretary Trudy Fox. There were up to 3 temporary and/or part-time paid staff including 2 summer interns ◊ Membership: The Friends of the Botanic Garden membership program has 725 members. ◊ Special events for 2007: , Superday in Lions Park, Goblin Walk, Lecture Series, Summer Performing Arts Series featuring Terri Hendrix, Shakespeare and Colorado Swing. Garden tours with Steve Scott & Sue Whetten. ◊ 2007 Garden Lecture Series Featured: Marcia Tatroe, “Gardening in a land of Extremes,” Rob Proctor “Gardening on a Shoestring,” David Wann, “Organic Vegetable Gardening.” ◊ 80 Flower Beds planted and maintained by volunteers in Cheyenne. ◊ Specifics of conservatory building: The 6800 square- foot conservatory is passively solar heated and 50% solar powered. It incorporates a three-sectioned conservatory which displays sub-tropical and tropical food crops, annual flowers, waterfall and pond display (fish and water plants), vegetables and herbs. The facility also includes a gathering room, offices, root cellar/ storage and reference library ◊ 50,000 Bedding plants grown from seed for city parks beautification. Approx. 2 acre of off-site plantings. ◊ 9.1 acres of grounds that include a number of specialty gardens, water features and more! ◊ 600 Plus garden books and over 2,500 catalogs and periodicals available to public in the CBG library. ◊ Awards received: President Ronald Reagan– Exemplary Volunteer Program, 1986; President George Bush, Point of Light Award, 1990; Harvard Loeb Fellowship to Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Director, Shane Smith, 1989-1990; Partners for Livable Communities, American Entrepreneurial Leadership Award, 1994; Community Hero Award Governor Jim Geringer, 1996. ◊ Governance and management: The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens operates as a division of the City of Cheyenne Parks and Recreation Department. The non-profit Friends of the Botanic Garden Foundation provides major funding for most all landscape planning and construction and support for our volunteers. ◊ Call for more information call: 307-637-6458 or visit www.botanic.org Report and Data for the year ending 2007 The Cheyenne Botanic Gardens inspires, beautifies and enriches the High Plains through gardening, volunteerism, education, and stewardship. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THESE FOCUS AREAS: • Plants- Exhibit diverse plant collections and landscapes. • Service and therapy- Provides meaningful opportunities for seniors, handicapped and youth-at-risk volunteers who are essential in growing the Gardens. • Education and Outreach- Provides educational and therapeutic opportunities. Creating demonstrations in landscaping. gardening, renewable energy and sustainable earth-friendly solutions.