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Celebrate the Environment at the 4th Annual Envirofest!

by , in Community, Education, Programs

Sep

29

The 4th annual Envirofest is just around the corner! On Saturday, October 7, 2017, the Cummer Museum and the Environmental Protection Board will host this free family-friendly event that seeks to cultivate curiosity, respect, and understanding of the Jacksonville community’s shared natural environment, and the plant and animal wildlife in and around the city’s neighborhoods.

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Art & Science: Tannins, Rope, and the St. Johns Riverkeeper

by , Director of Art Education in Art, Education

Jul

29

It is July, about half way between school terms, and it is week five of Camp Cummer. As usual, the summer at the Cummer has its rains and heat, its humidity and sweating brows. Art fills the studios, curiosity echoes in the galleries and lunchtime brings out a “roaring” play in the Gardens, as the campers tap into new found energy. Except for Wednesdays…

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Art & Science – Part II: How The Cummer has “Greened” its Parking Lot

by , Director of Art Education in Art, Behind the Scenes

May

27

So, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens decided to make its parking lot disappear – environmentally speaking. That meant making…

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National Public Gardens Day 2013

by , Marketing Manager in Gardens, Programs

May

01

Join the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in celebrating National Public Gardens Day on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Admission to the Garden and Galleries is free with…

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Art & Science – Part I: The Greening of a Parking Lot

by , Director of Art Education in Art, Education

Apr

22

Our daily travels can often be mapped out as a series of parking lots that we travel to and from.  My short two and one half mile journey to work […]

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Garden Month 2013: Week 2 Schedule

by , Marketing Manager in Education, Gardens, Programs

Mar

06

2013 Garden Month provides many opportunities for our members and guests of all ages to explore and experience our historic gardens through exciting events, tours, lectures, classes and exhibitions.

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