Type Botanical garden Operated by Ball State University Nearest city Muncie | Area 3,600 square feet Status Open | |
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Location Christy Woods, Ball State University | ||
The Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank is located within Christy Woods, an 18-acre (73,000 m²) property located on the southwest corner of the Ball State University campus in Muncie, Indiana, United States. The orchid collection is the largest college maintained collection in the United States.
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History
In 2014, the orchid greenhouse re-opened after a $1.35 million renovation. Over 300 volunteers helped with the renovations. The renovations were funded by Joe Rinard. The greenhouse is named after Rinard and his wife, Alice.
Garden and seed bank
The greenhouse has the orchid garden and seed bank. It is 3,600 square feet in size. The greenhouse and seed bank hold over 1,800 species of plants.
References
Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA