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Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse

University Avenue
Muncie, IN 47306 United States Get Directions
765-285-8839
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Completed in 2014, The Wheeler-Thanhauser Collection and Species Bank of orchids is housed within The Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse. Its purpose is:
  • To conserve rare and endangered species of orchids
  • To disseminate them for conservation
  • To use the collection for research and education
The greenhouse is open to the public Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for self-guided tours, or by appointment. Located in Christy Woods, the greenhouse is on the southwest end of the Ball State University campus.  
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Romance of Orchids at Rinard Orchid Greenhouse

Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse University Avenue, Muncie, IN

"Romance of Orchids" Learn about the biology and mythology of orchids. Bring your partner, friends, or family to the Greenhouse for Valentine's Day weekend to learn about the romance of orchids. Visitors can complete a scavenger hunt in the greenhouse

National Orchid Day at Rinard Orchid Greenhouse

Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse University Avenue, Muncie, IN

Come celebrate National Orchid Day at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse. With over 2,000 orchids, the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse contains the largest university-based orchid collection in the United States, including the Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank, and Betty Kendall Ladyslipper

Annual Plant Sale at Rinard Orchid Greenhouse

Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse University Avenue, Muncie, IN

Come and visit the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse annual plant sale. With over 2,000 types of orchids, they will have a plant for you.  TIME TBA   For more information visit: https://www.bsu.edu/academics/centersandinstitutes/fseec/properties/christywoods/greenhouses/orchidgreenhouse