Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
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.
May 2020
“All About Succulents” at Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
"All About Succulents" at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse on Ball State University Campus. With over 2,000 orchids, Ball State Univ. has the largest collegiate orchid collection in USA. This large and diverse species orchid collection is housed in the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, at Ball State University. Focus: Orchid education, conservation and research, displayed in a naturalistic setting. Free and open to the public. 2 sessions: 11am and 1pm Limited to 15 per session
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“Flowers, Ferns and Dinosaurs, oh my!” at Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
"Flowers, Fern and Dinosaurs, oh my!" at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse on Ball State University Campus. With over 2,000 orchids, Ball State Univ. has the largest collegiate orchid collection in USA. This large and diverse species orchid collection is housed in the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, at Ball State University. Focus: Orchid education, conservation and research, displayed in a naturalistic setting. Free and open to the public.
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“Mid Summer Night’s Dream” at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
"Mid Summer Night's Dream" with the Muncie Ballet at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse on Ball State University Campus. With over 2,000 orchids, Ball State Univ. has the largest collegiate orchid collection in USA. This large and diverse species orchid collection is housed in the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, at Ball State University. Focus: Orchid education, conservation and research, displayed in a naturalistic setting. Free and open to the public.
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