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.
December 2020
Holiday in Bloom at Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
We will be decked out for the holidays but must skip our big annual evening program. Visit the greenhouse throughout the month for a socially distant holiday experience. Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse 1211 Riverside Avenue Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306 (765) 285-8839 Website https://bsu.edu/orchids https://www.facebook.com/WOCSB and https://www.instagram.com/bsu_rogh/
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Winter Greenhouse Tour
More information to come... Dr Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse 1211 Riverside Avenue Ball State University Muncie, IN 47306 (765) 285-8839 (765) 285-8804 (fax) Website https://bsu.edu/orchids https://www.facebook.com/WOCSB and https://www.instagram.com/bsu_rogh/
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