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Live in the heart of a cultural hub. From newly constructed townhomes to charming single-family homes to luxury hotels, living in University Circle has never been more appealing.
With strong anchor institutions and an abundance of arts & cultural as well as private sector businesses, University Circle is one of the largest employment drivers in the state of Ohio.
There is nowhere else in Cleveland with the density of world-class educational resources as University Circle. Preschools, grade schools, high schools, and prestigious universities call this neighborhood home.
Orchids on the Edge: Conservation in a Changing World
- Date Saturday, March 06, 2021
- Time 11:00AM - 12:00PM
For seventy-five years, Cleveland Botanical Garden has been one of Northeast Ohio’s treasures. It is a sanctuary for those who live and work in the city; a source of inspiration and information for gardeners; a living laboratory for students, teachers,... more
Instructor: Dr. Lawrence Zettler
Live, virtual program
$10 per member, $25 per nonmember
In this presentation, Dr. Lawrence W. Zettler, Hitchcock Professor of Biology at Illinois College, will delve into the life history of the orchid from seed germination into maturity, including examples such as the Ghost Orchid of Florida and Cuba, Dendrophylax lindenii, subject of Susan Orlean’s best-selling novel, The Orchid Thief, and Hollywood movie, Adaptation. The talk will also showcase some of the orchids that grow in the tropics such as in Madagascar, and what is currently being done to conserve the rarest species, as well as some tips on orchid growing and care.
