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Tag Archives: Olmsted

Museum Receives Endowment for Garden Curator

by , Marketing Manager in Gardens, Support

Apr

02

The Museum has received an $800,000 gift to name and endow the position of Garden Curator, thanks to the generosity of the Lorena “Lory” Doolittle and her family. The gift allows the Museum to…

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Join the Museum for Envirofest!

by , in Education, Gardens, Programs

Sep

20

Join the Museum, in partnership with the City of Jacksonville’s Environmental Protection Board, for the third annual Envirofest. This is a family-friendly event centered on raising environmental awareness through the arts, education, and music. Enjoy book readings, live music, recycled art projects, tours, and much more!

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Art & Science: Curiosity of a Modern Time

by , Director of Art Education in Art, Education

Nov

25

…I was curious, what else was happening? Beyond and within government programs and private endeavors, what technological advances were pushing industry along, not only processes but what was new?

Scotch tape was new, originally…

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What’s Blooming? Pink Supreme Roses

by , in Gardens

Jun

26

The Pink Supreme rose is known as a “flower carpet” because of its ability to beautifully cover the ground of a garden with bright and blooming foliage. Pink Supremes…

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Garden Week 2012: Justin Martin Lecture

by , Marketing Manager in Education, Gardens

Mar

02

Justin Martin is the author of three biographies, most recently Genius of Place: The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted (Da Capo, 2011).

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Garden Week Schedule of Events

by , Marketing Manager in Gardens

Feb

23

In addition to our wonderful speakers, luncheons and fashion show, we will have baked goods available from Mrs. Cummer’s Tea Table, daily demonstrations, Master Gardner Tours, and lovely garden items for sale in our Impressionism Exhibition Museum Store.

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