(L-R) Sam Reda, executive vice-president of TAL Institutional Management; Mrs. Mary House; Mrs. Sonia May; Lt.-Gov. Dr. Maxwell House and Dr. Wilf Nicholls inspect a new greenhouse at the Botanical Garden. The new research facility was officially opened on June 1 and was made possible through a $100,000 donation to the university's Opportunity Fund campaign by TAL Global Asset Management
Inc. Mr. Reda was on hand to officially open the greenhouse. "At TAL we happen to believe that business leaders have a responsibility to voice their support for a strong post-secondary system," said Mr. Reda. "We also believe that, wherever possible, the business community should ‘put its money where its mouth is.' Accordingly, we were happy to be able to give a little something back to society by contributing
to the Opportunity Fund of Memorial University." Dr. Wilf Nicholls, director of the Botanical Garden, said he is pleased with the new facility. "The goals of the Garden are further realized today as we open the new Biology and Botanical Garden greenhouse," said Dr. Nicholls. "These 186 square metres of growing space will allow the Garden and the Department of Biology to conduct research under clean, modern, environmentally-controlled conditions." Memorial President Arthur May officiated at the ceremony and noted the educational significance of  TAL's support to the Opportunity Fund. "The Botanical Garden is a unique place," said Dr. May. "The greenhouse is an important addition to the facilities in the garden. This investment will pay large dividends in educational value and by helping Memorial's biology department attract research grants."
 
 

Botanical Garden Calendar

Weekend Events
Sunday Morning Birdwatch - 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Every second Sunday until October. Offered by the Friends of the Garden.  FREE!

Sunday Morning Nature Hike
Every Sunday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Sunday Garden Tours
Every Sunday, 2-2:30 p.m. and 3-3:30p.m.

Wildflower Walks
Every Saturday (July-August), 2:30 p.m.

Children's Program
Pre-registration required

Junior Naturalist Camps
Camp I July 13 - 15 (ages 7-9)
Camp II July 20 - 22 (ages 10 -12)
Camp III July 27 - 29 (ages 7 - 9)

Parents and Tots Fall Fun
Saturday mornings, Sept. 18, Oct. 2 and 18
Offered through MUN Continuing Education (737-7979)

Gardening Courses
Pre-Registration required.

Offered through MUN Continuing
Education (737-7979)

Perennials: A hands-on workshop with Dr. Wilf Nicholls, Saturday, July 24

Divide and conquer: getting new plants from old - Sunday, Sept. 19

Garden tasks for a fall day - Saturday, Sept. 25

Bulbs: in the garden and forcing far indoors: Sunday, Oct. 3
 

Special Events
Newfoundland Horticultural Society
Floral Art Show
Saturday, July 17 (noon -5 p.m.)
Sunday, July 18 (10 a.m.- 4 p.m.)

Third Annual Open House
Saturday, Aug. 7 - Free admission!

Friends of the Garden Plant Sale
Saturday, Sept. 4

Second Annual Potato Festival
Saturday, Oct. 9 - Free admission!

Friends of the Garden
Dried Flower Sale
Saturday, Oct. 23

The garden also accepts bookings for school, youth, pre-school, seniors and
family programs.

For more information on upcoming events and programs at MUN Botanical Garden please Telephone: 709-737-8590, fax: 709-737-8596, e-mail garden@morgan.ucs.mun.ca

Website: http://www.mun.ca/botgarden

The garden is located at 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John's, NF