Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Inc.

Filing Period

Apr 1, 2011 to Mar 31, 2012

Signed

Feb 7, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.2

Gross Receipts

$5,974,024

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Education - the education department is responsible for developing and coordinating a diverse array of educational programs, guest resources, and community alliances that encourage lifelong learning about the plant world. Programs are designed to engage visitors of all ages - from toddlers to seniors - in active learning, where first-hand experience and observation of the natural world help to build knowledge, expand awareness, and encourage attitudes of stewardship. The variety of programs includes adult continuing education classes, guided tours, travel for gardeners, year-round pre-school and elementary school guided programs, self-guided scavenger hunts, informal gardening experiences, natural history encounters, festivals, performing arts and environmental education. New initiatives include an elementary school outreach program as well as professional development and training programs for environmental educators, teachers, and members of the green industry. Guest resources include the lora m. Robins library, containing over 7,000 items, several databases on plant and seed sources, plant information, and the garden plant collection, and the hort helpline - volunteers who research and answer public inquiries about plants. Other guest resources include changing art exhibits on botanical subjects, a self-guided bird trail, and the bright spots program that highlights the seasonal "must-see" plants in the garden. Community alliances include two significant university relationships and intentional partnerships with over 15 allied plant societies, garden clubs, and green industry organizations. The garden also houses the herbarium virginicum, the joint collection of preserved plant specimens amassed by virginia commonwealth university and the garen.

Activity 3

Operations - the operations department is responsible for the care, cleanliness, maintenance and security of all buildings and related equipment, including communications and environment systems. The department inspects and maintains utilities infrastructure, security and safety systems, roads and paved paths, fences, walls and gates, external lighting, signage and all garden vehicles. The department sets up and breaks down spaces for daily visitation, education programs and classes, weddings and other facility rentals, internal staff use, concerts, volunteer plant sales, member recognition days, the winter holiday evening light display (gardenfest of lights) and other special events. Operations is the lead department for protocol and infrastructure related to energy conservation and recycling efforts as well as guest, volunteer and staff safety and security.

Filer

EIN

54-1273467