Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Our team had the pleasure of hosting interns from the Ohio International Intern Program (TOP) for an insightful tour of the Franklin Park Conservatory. Leading the group was Shane Fennelly, our dedicated international student intern, who excelled in guiding 44 interns from 19 different countries through our gardens.

Our President and CEO, Bruce Harkey, recently welcomed the Folsom Chamber of Commerce, Folsom Economic Development Corporation and Folsom Tourism Bureau at the Conservatory. This group of 40 community and business leaders from Folsom and El Dorado, California were on an information gathering mission on how to best connect urban and rural areas. As part of their study, they were very interested in visiting Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to learn more about our organization and what we do. Joe Gagliardi, President and CEO of Choose Folsom, said, “As part of our study, we are very interested in Franklin Park Conservatory as we look to create a regional park in Folsom. We think the Conservatory is an incredible example.” #franklinparkconservatory

From CEO, Bruce Harkey: I’m honored to serve as the president of the American Public Gardens Association during our annual conference in Boston. Congratulations to our CEO Michelle Provaznik and her team for outstanding planning! 1100 attendees.

BIG NEWS! Our Amorphophallus titanum, a.k.a. corpse flower that previously bloomed in the summer of 2020 is beginning to bloom again. Come see this rare bloom for yourself! Follow the Conservatory on Facebook or Instagram for updates on the progress of this rare and unusual plant. https://lnkd.in/giwF373q #franklinparkconservatory #corpseflower #columbusohio

Join Franklin Park Conservatory for our inaugural 5k, The Flutter Run, on Sunday, June 30th 🦋 Designed for all ages, this event will celebrate pollinators and our community. Funds raised will support the Conservatory's mission to connect the community through educational, cultural and social experiences inspired by horticulture. Run, flutter, or walk for a cause and pave the way for a greener, more connected future. Learn more and sign up at https://buff.ly/4dwEHjG Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Intel! Intel Corporation

A big thank you to everyone who supported and partnered with us for our 23rd annual Les Chapeaux dans le Jardin. Special thanks to Debra Hadley @debra.d.hadley , our event Chair, for leading a wonderful day of celebration, friendship, and giving. Cheers to you, Debra! We're happy to announce that we raised over $455,000! The money will support the Conservatory’s pre-K and K-12 education programs, giving young people from all backgrounds the chance to explore and connect with the natural world. 🌸 #HatDay2024

Thanks to you, we bloomed in 2023! We're thrilled to announce the release of our 2023 Annual Report, which highlights our diverse programs and initiatives and the significant milestones and community impacts we've achieved together in the last year. https://buff.ly/3KMFI9M

Thank you, Columbus Underground for the coverage of our North Star Master Plan. We are truly looking forward to the developments ahead. https://buff.ly/3WWxoMj

Get ready to run, flutter or walk for a cause on June 30th at Franklin Park Conservatory! We're excited to host the Flutter Run and Caterpillar Crawl Kids Run to connect our community to nature. Don't miss out on a day filled with fun and fitness within nature that supports our mission. Register today! https://buff.ly/4dwEHjG Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Intel! #Flutterrun #Franklinparkconservatory

Support from CULTIVATE allows us to create profound connections with the natural world for all members of our community through programs focused on experiential learning like our Teen Corps and Head Start Discovery programs. Without the help of our donors, the community would lose out on the social, emotional, educational and physical benefits of connecting with nature! Thank you again for cultivating positive experiences for our community by supporting our mission of connecting the community through educational, cultural and social experiences inspired by horticulture. We couldn’t do it without you! Support from CULTIVATE allows us to create profound connections with the natural world for all members of our community through programs focused on experiential learning like our Teen Corps and Head Start Discovery programs. Without the help of our donors, the community would lose out on the social, emotional, educational and physical benefits of connecting with nature! Thank you again for cultivating positive experiences for our community by supporting our mission of connecting the community through educational, cultural and social experiences inspired by horticulture. We couldn’t do it without you! https://buff.ly/43Z22pC #franklinparkconservatory #cultivate