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Food and Garden Festival at Fairchild Celebrates Fresh, Organic Food and The Joys of Gardening!

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Food and Garden Festival at Fairchild Celebrates Fresh, Organic Food and The Joys of Gardening! Coral Gables, FL, March 29, 2012-Come see what's cooking at Fairchild during our celebration of fresh fruits and vegetables and the gorgeous gardens they grow in on Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and April 15, 2012. Gather new tips and recipes from our popular culinary demonstrations taught by local chefs using local products. Go green at our farmers' market where local growers showcase the best...

Tenth Annual International Orchid Festival Starts Friday

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Tenth Annual International Orchid Festival Starts Friday at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden! Coral Gables, FL, March 7, 2012-Fairchild is gearing up for an amazing display of orchids from around the world! The International Orchid Festival, in its tenth year, is taking place at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 9, 10 and 11, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Festival will feature over 10,000 orchid plants and more than 50 orchid growers and vendors...

Fairchild’s International Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Festival Starts Today January 20th!

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild's International Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Festival Starts Today January 20th! Coral Gables, FL, January 20, 2011-Chocoholics take note! Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's International Chocolate Festival starts today and runs for three days-Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 20-22, 2012. Now it its sixth year, it's a chocolate lover's must attend event and this year it's bigger and better than ever! For three days visitors will be immersed...

MIAMI’S FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN PRESENTS WILL RYMAN AT FAIRCHILD

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

MIAMI'S FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN PRESENTS WILL RYMAN AT FAIRCHILD Desublimation of the Rose Ryman to Unveil New Works Among World-Renowned Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Including a 30-foot bloom, Ryman's Tallest to Date On View at Fairchild Starting December 1, 2011 - May 31, 2012 During Art Basel Miami Beach November 28, 2011 (Miami, FL)-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden presents the unveiling of new, large--‐scale works by American artist Will Ryman,...

The AOS Partners with Fairchild

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is very pleased to announce that the venerable 90-year old American Orchid Society (AOS) in Palm Beach County, known for its passion for orchids and global leadership, is moving its international headquarters to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. With our shared commitment to conservation, education and research, we are joining forces to ensure the perpetuation and appreciation of orchids in North America and throughout the world. "The AOS' move and...

Bring Your Pooch to Howl-O-Ween at Fairchild on October 30th!

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release Bring Your Pooch to Howl-O-Ween at Fairchild on October 30th! Coral Gables, FL, October 10, 2011- Don't miss out on one of the only days of the year that guests can bring their pooch to Fairchild-Sunday, October 30, 2011. At Fairchild's Howl-o-ween event, now in its third year, guests can take advantage of a great opportunity to enjoy special activities just for pups as they parade through Fairchild's lush surroundings all the while showing off...

Earth Friendly Halloween Decorations Adorn Fairchild

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release Earth Friendly Halloween Decorations Adorn Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Coral Gables, FL, October 10, 2011- Longtime Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden volunteer Bev Murphy is bringing her spooky and playful hand-made Halloween decorations to Fairchild beginning Saturday, October 15 where they'll stay through October 31, 2011. Mrs. Murphy has been creating works of Halloween art for Fairchild for five years and has been making decorative display art for over...

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Joins Let’s Move! Museums and Gardens Campaign

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

First Lady Michelle Obama visiting Riverside Elementary's Fairchild Challenge school garden in Miami, FL, November 2010 For Immediate Release Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Joins Let's Move! Museums and Gardens Campaign Coral Gables, FL, October 3, 2011-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has joined the Let's Move! Museums and Gardens campaign, an initiative launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, aimed at engaging young people in educational programs to help prevent...

Fun for the Whole Family at Fairchild’s Butterfly Days!

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release Fun for the Whole Family at Fairchild's Butterfly Days! Coral Gables, FL, September 9, 2011-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and the Miami Blue Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association will once again host Butterfly Days at Fairchild, a weekend of events celebrating butterfly appreciation, conservation and education, taking place from 9:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Explore...

Food and Garden Festival at Fairchild

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Food and Garden Festival at Fairchild Celebrates Fresh, Organic Food and The Joys of Gardening! Coral Gables, FL, April 13, 2011-Come see what's cooking at Fairchild during our celebration of fresh fruits and vegetables and the gorgeous gardens they grow in on Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, 2011. Guests can gather new tips and recipes from our popular culinary and gardening demos taught by top chefs and gardeners. And don't forget to shop our Farmers' Market! Local...

Fairchild's 9th Annual International Orchid Festival

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild's 9th Annual International Orchid Festival Scheduled for March 11, 12 & 13 at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Coral Gables, FL, February 16, 2011-Get ready for an amazing display of orchids from around the world! The International Orchid Festival, in its ninth year, is taking place at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 11, 12 and 13, 2011, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Festival will feature over 10,000 orchid plants and more than 50 orchid...

Valentine’s Day Concert at Fairchild

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Valentine's Day Concert at Fairchild Features Kevin Mahogany and the Frost Concert Jazz Band Coral Gables, FL, February 2, 2011-Valentine's Day is just around the corner and Fairchild has the perfect way to spend it with that special someone! On Monday, February 14, Fairchild will hold its annual Valentines Day concert-this year featuring the smooth sounds of jazz singer Kevin Mahogany and the University of Miami's premiere large ensemble the Frost Concert Jazz...

Fairchild’s International Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Festival

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release Fairchild's International Chocolate, Coffee and Tea Festival To Take Place in January Coral Gables, FL, January 11, 2011-Fairchild Tropical Botanic will hold its International Chocolate Festival, featuring Coffee and Tea, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 21-23, 2011! The International Chocolate Festival is bigger and better than ever and in its fourth year after a whopping 11,000 attendees flocked to Fairchild for last year's festival. For three...

Fairchild Garden Breaks Ground on Science Village

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild Garden Breaks Ground on Science Village Coral Gables, FL - December 8, 2010 - Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will hold its Groundbreaking ceremony for the new state-of-the-art Science Village, Tropical Research Labs, Cafe and Conservatory, a multi-million dollar science complex designed to nurture future environmental leaders in Miami and encourage a love and appreciation for the natural world. Fairchild is a conservation- and education-based garden and a...

Celebrate Fall at Fairchild’s Edible Garden Festival

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Celebrate Fall at Fairchild's Edible Garden Festival and Scarecrow Contest! Coral Gables, FL, October 12, 2010-It's officially fall and in South Florida that means there's no better time to plant your garden! So whether you've planted and tended your own garden before or just want to know how to get started, Fairchild's Edible Garden Festival and Scarecrow Contest on Saturday and Sunday, October 23 and 24, will teach you all you need to know about growing your...

Mark Bittman to Appear at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Coral Gables, FL, September 21, 2010-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Books & Books will present a reading and book signing with bestselling author, Mark Bittman on Wednesday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. at Fairchild. Bittman's New York Times bestseller Food Matters sounded the alarm about our unsustainable eating habits and their effects on our health and the environment. In his much-anticipated follow-up, The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 revolutionary Recipes for Bettter Living, he...

Bird Day Takes Flight on October 3rd at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Bird Day Takes Flight on October 3rd at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Coral Gables, FL, September 28, 2010-Tens of thousands of birds have just arrived in South Florida as part of the annual fall migration. To celebrate, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is inviting everyone to join in the fun at its annual Bird Day on Sunday, October 3. In partnership with the Tropical Audubon Society, Fairchild is gathering the most talented bird experts, photographers, artists, and gardeners for an...

Fairchild’s Annual Members Day Plant Sale October 2

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Coral Gables, FL, September 20, 2010- Distribution of rare, unusual plants to Fairchild members has had a long, rich tradition in South Florida. In 1939, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden had the first Members Plant Distribution. Today, much like 72 years ago, Fairchild's Member's Day Plant Sale is a wonderful opportunity for its members to purchase plants that are carefully selected and chosen for their color, rarity, beauty and interest by Fairchild's horticulture...

The Art of Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne is coming to Fairchild

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN TO PRESENTU.S.'s LARGEST OUTDOOR EXHIBITION OF CLAUDE AND FRANCOIS-XAVIER LALANNE On View At Fairchild November 30, 2010 through May 31, 2011During Art Basel Miami Beach 2010 Works Never Before Publicly Exhibited In The U.S. To Be ShownIn Artists' Largest U.S. Exhibition To Date September 10, 2010 (Miami, FL) - This winter, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, will present the U.S.'s largest outdoor exhibition...

Check out Free Summer Sundays in August

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Check out Free Summer Sundays in August At Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden! Coral Gables, FL, July 15, 2010-Just in time for summer's last hurrah, Fairchild is offering free admission to all visitors on Sundays during the month of August. It's the perfect opportunity to walk Fairchild's grounds, have a family picnic or simply sit on a bench and read your favorite book while overlooking 83 acres of lush tropical paradise. Some of Fairchild's highlights include the...

A Fabulous Weekend at Fairchild’s International Mango Festival!

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release A Fabulous Weekend at Fairchild's International Mango Festival! Coral Gables, FL, July 14, 2010-Close to 10,000 visitors were in mango mania mode this past weekend, July 10 & 11, as they celebrated the "king of fruit" at Fairchild's 18th annual International Mango Festival. "It just goes to show that mangos are truly South Florida's favorite fruit," comments Dr. Richard Campbell, Senior Curator of Fairchild's Tropical...

Chefs Set to Whip up Some Magic at Fairchild’s Mango Brunch

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Chefs Set to Whip up Some Magic at Fairchild's Mango Brunch Coral Gables, FL, June 15, 2010- Fairchild's Mango Brunch is a tasty tribute to the most delicious of tropical fruits-the mango! This year's Mango Brunch held on Sunday, July 11, at 11:00 a.m. is bringing together some of the best chefs in town! Chefs for the brunch include Allen Susser of Chef Allens, Kris Wessel of Red Light, Crystal Cullison of Alta Mare, Gonzalo Rivera of La Marea at the Tides and Sean Bernal of...

Mango Culinary Conference Kicks Off Fairchild’s International Mango Festival This Year!

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Mango Culinary Conference Will Kick Off Fairchild's International Mango Festival This Year! Coral Gables, FL, June 18, 2010- As the mangos grow in our grove, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is gearing up for the 18th Annual International Mango Festival, one of South Florida's favorite summer events. This year the festival celebrates the Mangos of India. The weekend will showcase the world's largest display of mango cultivars, a mango tasting, a marketplace of mango products,...

It’s a Celebration of the Mouthwatering Mangos of India at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s International Mango Festival 2010

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

It's a Celebration of the Mouthwatering Mangos of India at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's International Mango Festival 2010 Coral Gables, FL, June 16, 2010- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is excited to announce its 18th annual International Mango Festival this year celebrating the Mangos of India. Just in time for the mango harvest, the Festival will take place Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Festival will feature everything for the...

Author Annie Cohen-Solal at Fairchild to Discuss the Life of Leo Castelli

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Author Annie Cohen-Solal at Fairchild to Discuss the Life of Leo Castelli in Her New Book, Leo and His Circle: The Life of Leo Castelli Coral Gables, FL, May 25, 2010- Join us on June 2 at 7:00 p.m. at Fairchild for a lecture by author Annie Cohen-Solal on the life of Leo Castelli, one of the most influential art dealers of the twentieth century. Copies of her book, Leo and His Circle: The Life of Leo Castelli, are available for sale at all Books & Books locations and will be available at...

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author Dave Barry at Fairchild to Discuss His New Book May 8

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and author Dave Barry at Fairchild to Discuss His New Book: I'll Mature When I'm Dead: Dave Barry's Amazing Tales of Adulthood Coral Gables, FL, April 27, 2010- Join us on May 8 at 3:00 p.m. at Fairchild for a conversation with Pulitzer prize-winning columnist and bestselling author Dave Barry, discussing his new book, I'll Mature When I'm Dead: Dave Barry's Amazing Tales of Adulthood. This event is part of the Books &...

Food and Garden Festival at Fairchild Celebrates Fresh, Local Food

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Food and Garden Festival at Fairchild Celebrates Fresh, Local Food Coral Gables, FL, April 14, 2010-Come see what's cooking at Fairchild during our celebration of fresh foods and the gorgeous gardens they grow in on Saturday and Sunday, April 24 & 25. Gather new tips and recipes from our popular culinary demonstrations taught by local chefs using local products. Go green at our farmers' market where local growers showcase the best fruits, vegetables and herbs available in South Florida....

Experience a Tuscan Evening at Fairchild with author Frances Mayes

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Experience a Tuscan Evening at Fairchild with author Frances Mayes Celebrating the publication of Every Day in Tuscany: Seasons of an Italian Life Coral Gables, FL, March 23, 2010- Join us on April 1 at Fairchild for cocktails and conversation with award winning author, Frances Mayes, discussing her new book, Every Day in Tuscany: Seasons of an Italian Life, where Mayes chronicles her continuing, two-decade love affair with Tuscany's people, art, cuisine and lifestyle. This event...

Exotic Colors and Shapes Reigned at Fairchild’s 8th Annual International Orchid Festival

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Exotic Colors and Shapes Reigned at Fairchild's 8th Annual International Orchid Festival This Weekend! Coral Gables, FL, March 19, 2010-More than 7,500 visitors were in orchid paradise this past weekend, March 12-14, as they walked the flower-filled paths at Fairchild's 8th annual International Orchid Festival. More than 50 vendors from around the world displayed orchid species ranging from dendrobiums and onciduims to vandas and more. "The display of orchids is just...

Fairchild Presents Eighth Annual International Orchid Festival in March

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Presents Eighth Annual International Orchid Festival in March Coral Gables, FL, February 19, 2010-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is excited to announce the International Orchid Festival taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 12, 13 and 14, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Festival will feature over 10,000 orchid plants and more than 50 orchid growers and vendors from around the world, who will exhibit and sell these magnificent...

Valentine’s Day Concert at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Features Jon Secada

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Valentine's Day Concert at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Features Jon Secada Coral Gables, FL, February 4, 2010-If you and your sweetheart are searching for the perfect Valentine's Day event on February 14, then you'll find it at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden this year! Fairchild presents a Valentine' s Day Concert featuring the sultry sounds of Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Jon Secada. Jon and his band will play jazz favorites that will...

Check out Fairchild’s International Chocolate Festival Starting This Friday!!

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Check out Fairchild's International Chocolate Festival For Three Days Starting Friday!! Coral Gables, FL, January 18, 2009-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is excited to announce that the International Chocolate Festival (featuring coffee and tea) will take place this weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 22-24, 2010! The Festival is bigger and better than ever and in its fourth year after a whopping 12,000 attendees flocked to Fairchild for last year's festival. For...

Fairchild’s International Chocolate Festival Adds Coffee and Tea Element!

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release Fairchild's International Chocolate Festival Adds Coffee and Tea Element! Coral Gables, FL, January 15, 2009-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is excited to announce that the International Chocolate Festival, featuring Coffee and Tea, will take place for three days this year on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 22-24, 2010! The International Chocolate Festival is bigger and better than ever and in its fourth year after a whopping 12,000 attendees flocked to...

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Presents Major Outdoor Exhibition by Acclaimed Artist Yayoi Kusama

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Presents Major Outdoor Exhibition by Internationally Acclaimed Artist Yayoi Kusama On Exhibition At Fairchild December 5, 2009 through May 30, 2010 During Art Basel Miami Beach 2009 Three Groupings of Works To Be Shown Marking an Exhibition First For Each December 5, 2009 (Miami, FL) - This December, the world famous Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden presents Yayoi Kusama at Fairchild as part of its annual visual art program. The Japanese artist Yayoi...

Fairchild’s Ramble Festival Celebrates Tropical Living in South Florida for Three Days This Year!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild's Ramble Festival Celebrates Tropical Living in South Florida for Three Days This Year! Coral Gables, FL, October 28, 2009--Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will host the always anticipated Ramble-A Garden Festival, now a three day event, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 20, 21 and 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year Fairchild celebrates Ramble's 69th anniversary. A blend of old traditions and new introductions, the Ramble offers visitors over twelve acres of...

Celebrate Fall at Fairchild’s Edible Garden Festival and Scarecrow Contest!

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Celebrate Fall at Fairchild's Edible Garden Festival and Scarecrow Contest! Coral Gables, FL, October 2, 2009-It's officially fall in Miami and while the impending cooler weather means less humidity it's also high time to plant your garden in South Florida. On Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25, Fairchild's Edible Garden Festival and Scarecrow Contest will teach you all you need to know about growing your own backyard garden including herbs and vegetables that...

Fairchild Raises the “Woof” with Dog Days at Fairchild This Sunday!

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild Raises the "Woof" with Dog Days at Fairchild This Sunday! Coral Gables, FL, September 20, 2009- On Sunday, September 27, Fairchild is thrilled to host Dog Day at Fairchild, a special day dedicated to your furry four legged friends. Bring your pooch and take advantage of this great opportunity to enjoy Fairchild's lush surroundings, big, open spaces and awesome activities for dogs and owners alike! Don't miss out-this is the only day of the year that...

Leader in Tropical Conservation and Climate Change to Join Fairchild’s Research Team

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Leader in Tropical Conservation and Climate Change to Join Fairchild's Research Team Coral Gables, FL, July 15, 2009-Dr. Kenneth Feeley, a world expert in climate change, joins Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and Florida International University as an Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences in August, 2009. At Fairchild and FIU, Dr. Feeley will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, serve as a mentor to research students, and lead expeditions to the tropics. In addition, he...

A Fabulous Weekend at Fairchild’s International Mango Festival!

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A Fabulous Weekend at Fairchild's International Mango Festival! Coral Gables, FL, July 13, 2009-A record-breaking 9,200 visitors were in mango heaven this past weekend, July 11 & 12, as they celebrated the "king of fruit" at Fairchild's 17th annual International Mango Festival. "It just goes to show that mangos are truly South Florida's favorite fruit," comments Dr. Richard Campbell, Senior Curator of Fairchild's Tropical Fruit Program. The...

Celebrate The Mangos of Fairchild at This Weekend's International Mango Festival at Fairchild’s

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Celebrate The Mangos of Fairchild at This Weekend's International Mango Festival at Fairchild Coral Gables, FL, July 7, 2009-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will hold its 17th annual Mango Festival this year celebrating The Mangos of Fairchild. Just in time for the mango harvest, the Festival will take place Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Festival will feature everything for the mango lover-mango tree sales, mango tastings, displays of...

Fairchild Partners in Third Annual “Go Green” Festival at the Belafonte TACOLCY Centeral

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild Partners in Third Annual "Go Green" Festival at the Belafonte TACOLCY Center Coral Gables, FL, June 11, 2009- On Saturday June 13, 2009, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will partner in the third annual "Planting the Seeds, Growing the Future" event will be held at the Belafonte TACOLCY Center, 6161 NW 9th Ave, in Liberty City. This one-day, community event is free and open to the public. It will include activities for all ages with a "Go...

Taste of Asia Tea at Fairchild

Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Taste of Asia Tea at Fairchild - Don't Miss the Last Tea of the Season! Coral Gables, FL, May 27, 2009 - Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will hold its last tea of the season on Sunday, June 14 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on the veranda and in the ballroom of the Jean Ellen Dupont Shehan Visitor Center. Guests will delight in the ambiance of Afternoon Tea overlooking Fairchild and served at beautifully set tables, complete with fine china. The menu included scones, mini tea sandwiches, cookies and...

ART AT FAIRCHILD: A MONUMENTAL SCULPTURE GARDEN

Mon, 11 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ART AT FAIRCHILD: A MONUMENTAL SCULPTURE GARDEN EXHIBITION EXTENDED THROUGH DECEMBER 2009 Coral Gables, FL- May 11, 2009 - Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden proudly announces the extension of Art at Fairchild: A Monumental Sculpture Garden, now on display through December 31, 2009 at 10901 Old Cutler Road in Coral Gables, FL. The exhibition showcases the massive steel sculptures of American artist Mark di Suvero, as well as works by artists Kris Martin, Daisy Youngblood and Dale Chihuly....

W.J. Bryan Museums Magnet Elementary School Goes Green With Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

W.J. BRYAN MUSEUMS MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GOES GREEN WITH FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN Coral Gables, FL, April 24, 2009-On Tuesday, April 28th 2009, W.J Bryan Elementary students and staff will join Fairchild's staff as well as other North Miami community organizations and volunteers in an extensive schoolyard planting throughout the school campus. The planting will provide a hands on learning opportunity for students as well as an ongoing learning opportunity in the...

Earth Day is FREE at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Earth Day is FREE at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Coral Gables, FL, April 16, 2009-Fairchild is offering free admission to all visitors on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22. In support of earth friendly products, The Shop at Fairchild will have a display of sustainable and recycled products for purchase at a 10% discount. This is the perfect opportunity to walk Fairchild's grounds, have a family picnic, admire the monumental sculptures of Fernando Botero,...

200 STUDENTS FROM 33 SOUTH FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOLS SHOWCASE ECO-SCIENCE PROJECTS APRIL 18 AT FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

200 STUDENTS FROM 33 SOUTH FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOLS SHOWCASE ECO-SCIENCE PROJECTS APRIL 18 AT FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN MIAMI - April 14, 2009 - Caroline Lewis, director of the Fairchild Challenge (FC), the South Florida-based environmental outreach program of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (FTBG), today announced the "Research Projects Showcase," an eco-science contest for public and private high schools throughout South Florida, will take place from 1:30 p.m. to...

SOUTH FLORIDA STUDENTS AND SCIENTISTS TEAM UP TO SAVE THE PLANET

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

HUNDREDS OF SOUTH FLORIDA STUDENTS AND DOZENS OF SCIENTISTS TEAM UP MARCH 31 TO FIND WAYS TO SAVE THE PLANET Fairchild Challenge's Environmental Immersion Day Covers 27 South Florida Environmental Sites CORAL GABLES, FL - March 30, 2009 - Caroline Lewis, director of the Fairchild Challenge, the environmental outreach program of South Florida's Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (FTBG), today announced an Environmental Immersion Day (EID) event that will bring together...

Orchid Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes at Fairchild’s International Orchid Festival

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Orchid Fairies, Pixies and Gnomes at Fairchild's International Orchid Festival Coral Gables, FL, March 13, 2009-Fairies and pixies and gnomes, oh my! That's what it's all about for children of all ages this weekend at Fairchild's International Orchid Festival. Whether it's decorating a cupcake with fairy dust, learning that vanilla comes from orchids, storytelling by a real flower fairy, creating fairy wings or a gnome hat to take home or participating in the...

Food and Garden Festival at Fairchild Celebrates Fresh, Local Food

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Food and Garden Festival at Fairchild Celebrates Fresh, Local Food Coral Gables, FL, March 3, 2009-Come see what's cooking at Fairchild during our celebration of fresh foods and the gorgeous gardens they grow in on Saturday and Sunday, March 28 & 29. Gather new tips and recipes from our popular culinary demonstrations taught by local chefs using local products. Go green at our farmers' market where local growers showcase the best fruits, vegetables and herbs available in South...

It's Almost Time for the International Orchid Festival at Fairchild

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Presents Seventh Annual International Orchid Festival in March Coral Gables, FL, February 19, 2009-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is excited to announce the International Orchid Festival taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 13, 14 & 15, 2009, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Festival will feature and over 10,000 orchid plants and more than 50 orchid growers from around the world who will exhibit the plant's magnificent...

Valentine's Day Concert at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Features Arturo Sandoval

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Valentine's Day Concert at FairchildTropicalBotanic Garden Features Arturo Sandoval Coral Gables, FL, January 29, 2009-If you and your sweetheart are searching for the perfect Valentine's Day occasion, then look no further. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden presents "Sizzling Sandoval", a live music performance featuring Arturo Sandoval and female vocalist Wendy Pedersen on Saturday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. Fairchild's annual Valentine's event is a must-attend for a memorable night! Bring a...

SOUTH FLORIDA’S FAIRCHILD CHALLENGE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM GOES GLOBAL

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:00:00 GMT

SOUTH FLORIDA'S FAIRCHILD CHALLENGE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM GOES GLOBAL Fairchild Challenge Provides a Feb. 4 - Feb. 6 Training Workshop to Help International Environmental Leaders Establish Youth-Oriented Programs Worldwide and a Feb. 7 Environmental, Political Debate for Local High School Students CORAL GABLES, FL - Feb. 3, 2009 - Caroline Lewis, director of education of the Fairchild Challenge, a South Florida-based environmental outreach program, today...

NATIONAL CONSERVATION FUND GIVES GREEN THUMBS-UP TO SOUTH FLORIDA’S FAIRCHILD CHALLENGE

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NATIONAL CONSERVATION FUND GIVES GREEN THUMBS-UP TO SOUTH FLORIDA'S FAIRCHILD CHALLENGE, ENDORSES PROGRAM AS MODEL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WORLDWIDE CORAL GABLES, FL - Jan. 7, 2009 - The National Forum on Children and Nature (NFCN) recently gave a green thumbs-up to the Fairchild Challenge, a South Florida-based environmental education and conservation program credited for leading a green revolution in schools nationwide. The NFCN, a high-profile campaign of the prestigious...

Fairchild's International Chocolate Festival Coming Up In January!

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild's International Chocolate Festival Coming Up In January! Coral Gables, FL, December 23, 2008-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is excited to announce the International Chocolate Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, January 24 & 25, 2009! The International Chocolate Festival is bigger and better than ever and in its third year after a whopping 12,000 attendees flocked to Fairchild last year. For two days visitors will be immersed in the wonderful...

Fairchild Announces New Director

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT

For Immediate Release Fairchild Announces New Director Coral Gables, FL, December 11, 2008-Dr.Carl Lewis has been named Director of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, one of the premier conservation and education-based gardens in the world. Dedicated to exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants, Fairchild attracts more than 400,000 visitors and serves over 50,000 school children each year. Following a unanimous vote by Fairchild's Board of Trustees, Dr....

Mark di Suvero Sculpture Exhibition Set for Art Basel Opening

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Mark di Suvero Sculpture Exhibition Set for Art Basel Opening at FairchildTropicalBotanic Garden Massive Olompali Sculpture Makes International Debut Mark di Suvero at Fairchild December 6, 2008 through May 31, 2009 Miami, FL - Renowned artist Mark di Suvero's enormous steel sculptures will soon rise over Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's world famous flowering trees and vines, lush rainforest and bustling butterfly garden. Fairchild will open Mark di Suvero at Fairchild, an...

THE FAIRCHILD CHALLENGE ENDORSED BY NATIONAL FORUM ON CHILDREN AND NATURE

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT

THE FAIRCHILD CHALLENGE ENDORSED BY NATIONAL FORUM ON CHILDREN AND NATURE Coral Gables, FL, November 14, 2008-On November 12, 2008, The Fairchild Challenge received endorsement from the National Forum on Children and Nature as one of 30 projects nationwide that demonstrate new and creative ways to reconnect kids with nature. The Fairchild Challenge is a free, annual, environmental program that targets teenagers and offers separate but related Challenge options or competitions for middle and high...

Director of Fairchild Accepts Highly Coveted Position in Abu Dhabi

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Director of Fairchild Accepts Highly Coveted Position in Abu Dhabi Coral Gables, FL, October 16, 2008— For the last five years, Dr. Mike Maunder has been the Executive Director of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. His broad expertise in conservation and horticulture has been a great part of what has allowed Fairchild to move forward at a rapid pace in the changing world of botanic gardens. Among Fairchild's achievements during his tenure have been a number of new international...

Fairchild's Director Publishes Article for Prestigious Nature Publication

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild's Director Publishes Article for Prestigious Nature Publication October 3, 2008, Coral Gables, FL--Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's Executive Director, Mike Maunder, recently published the article Beyond The Greenhouse, in the prestigious publication, Nature. Nature, launched in 1869, is the world's foremost weekly scientific journal and is the flagship journal for Nature Publishing Group (NPG). In his article, Dr. Maunder discusses the need for botanic gardens to thrive both as...

Major Botanical Sites in the Tropics Awarded World Heritage Status

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Major Botanical Sites in the Tropics Awarded World Heritage Status Coral Gables, FL, July 24, 2008—The World Heritage Committee, meeting for its 32nd session in Canada this week, finished inscribing new sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List on July 8 with the addition of 19 cultural sites and eight natural sites to the List. This year some of the world's most important botanical sites were given World Heritage status. This status places them in an elite...

Fairchild's Love of Mangos

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild's Love of Mangos Fairchild's mango team writes about their two week adventure across the mango-laden plains of India Coral Gables, FL, May 12, 2008—Fairchild's Tropical Fruit Program is venturing back to the ancestral home of the mango – India. Fairchild's Tropical Fruit Curators Dr. Richard J. Campbell and Noris Ledesma are currently crossing the monsoonal plains in search of the secrets of the king of tropical fruit while recording their experiences...

Earth Day is Free at Fairchild!

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Earth Day is FREE at FairchildTropicalBotanic Garden Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Coral Gables, FL, April 16, 2008—Fairchild is offering free admission to all visitors on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22. In support of earth friendly products, The Shop at Fairchild will have a display of sustainable and recycled products for purchase at a 10% discount. This is the perfect opportunity to walk Fairchild's grounds, have a family picnic, admire the monumental sculptures of Fernando...

Palm & Cycad Festival

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild's First International Palm & Cycad Festival This Weekend! Coral Gables, FL, March 31, 2008—It's all about exotic palms and cycads and their wonders this weekend at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. The International Palm & Cycad Festival is set to include walking tours of Fairchild's famous palm and cycad collections as well as plant sales, cooking demonstrations, palm-related food for sale, informative lectures and kids activities. Guests will also enjoy the beauty of...

International Orchid Festival

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Presents It's Sixth Annual International Orchid Festival Coral Gables, FL, February 29, 2008—Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is excited to announce the International Orchid Festival taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 29—March 2, 2008, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Festival will feature nearly 30 orchid growers from around the world who will exhibit the plant's magnificent diversity—sure to delight the orchid enthusiast and...

Botero at Fairchild

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:00:00 GMT

SCULPTURE EXHIBITION BY FAMED COLOMBIAN MASTER FERNANDO BOTERO OPENS FEBRUARY 16 AT FAIRCHILDTROPICALBOTANIC GARDEN Coral Gables, FL, February 16 2008 - Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden proudly announces the opening of Botero at Fairchild. Known for signature pieces that portray rotund figures with exaggerated proportions, sculptures by the famed Latin American Master Fernando Botero are on loan from Gary Nader Fine Art, a Miami gallery specializing in Latin American,...

Antiques & Books Galore at Ramble 2007

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Amazing Antiques and Rare Books Galore at Fairchild's Ramble This Weekend! Coral Gables, FL, November 15, 2007-The Ramble, scheduled for this weekend, November 17 & 18, is one of the oldest festivals in Miami was started 67 years ago, in hopes of raising money for a much needed truck for Fairchild. Since then, the Ramble has come a long way. The festival attracts over 40 vendors each year who sell everything from garden accessories and art to food and furniture. ...

Ramble Festival

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild's Ramble Festival Celebrates Tropical Living in South Florida This Weekend Coral Gables, FL, November 12, 2007-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will host the always anticipated Ramble-A Garden Festival on Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This year Fairchild celebrates Ramble's 67th anniversary. A blend of old traditions and new introductions, the Ramble offers visitors over twelve acres of plants, garden accessories, antiques,...

Halloween Bash post release

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild's First-Ever Halloween Bash Promises A Frightfully Fun Night in Tropical Paradise Coral Gables, FL, October 31, 2007-It was a wickedly delicious time at Fairchild's first-ever Halloween Bash this past Saturday, October 27, 2007 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Over 250 people attended the Bash and danced the night away in the frightfully decorated Garden House to the sounds of DJ Gabriel, nibbled on food catered by Macys and enjoyed drinks by Bacardi. The VIP tent on the...

Halloween Bash at Fairchild

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Fairchild's First-Ever Halloween Bash Promises A Frightfully Fun Night in Tropical Paradise Coral Gables, FL, October 18, 2007-Get in on the fun of Halloween and enjoy a ghoulish night at Fairchild's first-ever Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 27, 2007 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Set in the unparalleled tropical surroundings of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, guests are treated to a night of wicked brews, tasty tidbits and a live DJ and light show for non-stop dancing. A costume contest...

Rare Plant Auction at Fairchild Aimed at Conservation in the Caribbean

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Rare Plant Auction at Fairchild Aimed at Conservation in the Caribbean Coral Gables, FL, October 13, 2007-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is excited to announce one of its most anticipated events, The Rare Event, on Saturday, October 20 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Garden House. Deemed as a connoisseur's auction of rare and uncommon plants and trees-most of which are propagated here at Fairchild and generally unavailable to the public-this event is a one-of-a-kind...

Lichtenstein atFairchild

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN TO HOST MONUMENTAL EXHIBITION BY POP ICON ROY LICHTENSTEIN Lichtenstein at Fairchild: December 8, 2007 through May 31, 2008 "WHAAM!!" "BLAAM!!" "POW!!" Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is getting ready to blow South Florida away with a sculpture exhibition of one of the world's most iconic Pop artists, Roy Lichtenstein. Fairchild, one of the world's premier botanic gardens and Miami-Dade County's oldest cultural institution, will host the large scale sculpture...

Fun For the Whole Family at Butterfly Days This Weekend!

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Media Contact: Paula Fernández de los Muros Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden pfernandez@fairchildgarden.org 305-667-1651, ext. 3392 For Immediate Release Fun for the Whole Family at Butterfly Days This Weekend! Coral Gables, FL, July 26, 2007-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and the Miami Blue Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association are excited to announce Butterfly Days, a weekend of events celebrating butterfly appreciation, conservation and education, taking place this...

A Fabulous Weekend at Fairchild's International Mango Festival

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Media Contact: Paula Fernández de los Muros Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden pfernandez@fairchildgarden.org 305-667-1651, ext. 3392 For Immediate Release A Fabulous Weekend at Fairchild's International Mango Festival! Coral Gables, FL, July 17, 2007-A record-breaking 8,500 visitors were in mango heaven this past weekend, July 14 & 15, as they celebrated the "king of fruit" at Fairchild's 15th annual International Mango Festival. "It just goes to show the amazing amount of passion and...

Interesting Mango Facts

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Media Contact: Paula Fernández de los Muros Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden pfernandez@fairchildgarden.org 305-667-1651, ext. 3392 For Immediate Release INTERESTING MANGO FACTS The Mango originated in the forests of tropical Southeast Asia. Mangos have been in cultivation for over 4,000 years. Legend has it that Buddha found tranquility and repose in a mango grove. The mango is known as the "king of fruit" throughout the world. The Mango tree plays a sacred role in India: it's a symbol of...

International Mango Festival

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Celebrate the Caribbean at FairchildTropicalBotanic Garden's International Mango Festival 2007 Coral Gables, FL, June 20, 2007-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is excited to announce its 15th annual Mango Festival this year celebrating the Mangos the Caribbean. Just in time for the mango harvest, the Festival will take place Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15 from 9:30a.m. to 4:30p.m. The Festival will feature everything for the mango lover-mango tree sales, mango lectures, a mango auction,...

THE FAIRCHILD PALMS HOST FIRST TASTE OF ESPAÑA

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

The very first Taste of España, a Flamenco-style celebration that's part of the Taste of the Tropics series,will be held rain or shine on Saturday, June 23 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Come and dine on delicious Spanish cuisine, sip wine, beer and sangria and see spectacular shows. When you're ready to rest your tired dancing feet, take a sunset tram tour of beautiful Fairchild Garden. Don't miss a special Spanish wine tasting from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m....

Bill Whitman, Longtime Fruit Expert and Supporter of Fairchild Passes Away

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 GMT

William F. Whitman, known for his love of collecting and cultivating rare tropical fruits, died recently at his Bal Harbour home. The 92-year-old self-taught horticulturalist, whose name graces Fairchild's Whitman Tropical Fruit Pavilion, traveled around the globe searching for rare fruit, often with Dr. Richard Campbell, senior curator of tropical fruit, managing to grow tropical species in the continental United States, including the mangosteen in his own backyard. He was a founder of the Rare...

Exotic Colors and Shapes Reigned at Fairchild’s International Orchid Festival This Weekend!

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Coral Gables, FL, April 2, 2007-More than 10,500 visitors were in orchid paradise this past weekend, March 30, March 31 and April 1 as they walked the flower-filled paths at Fairchild's 5th annual International Orchid Festival. More than 40 vendors from around the world displayed orchid species ranging from dendrobiums and onciduims to vandas and more. "The display of orchids is just spectacular. This is one of my favorite events of the year!" exclaimed one visitor. One of the highlights of the...

INTERESTING ORCHID FACTS

Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Orchids are the largest family of flowering plants There are more than 25,000 documented orchid species throughout the world, and more are being discovered every day Although generally thought of as a tropical plant, orchids grow on every continent, in every climate, from the Arctic Circle to the southernmost jungle (except Antarctica) The smallest orchid is the size of a dime, while the largest weigh several hundred pounds The vanilla orchid (and its vanilla bean) is the only commercially grown...

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Presents It’s Fifth Annual International Orchid Festival

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Coral Gables, FL, March 26, 2007-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is excited to announce the International Orchid Festival taking place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 30-April 1, 2007, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For the fifth year in a row, orchid vendors will open up for a special pre-sale of their amazing orchids during Thursday, March 29 Chihuly Night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Festival will feature nearly 40 orchid growers from around the world who will exhibit the plant's...

It was all Chocolaty Good This Past Weekend at Fairchild!

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Coral Gables, FL, March 7, 2007-An amazing 11,000 visitors were in chocolate heaven this past weekend, March 3 & 4, as they celebrated the Fairchild's First Annual International Chocolate Festival. For two days, guests were immersed in the wonderful and diverse world of chocolate, from chocolate treats to tree sales, cooking demonstrations to chocolate sculpture competitions, kid's activities, a chocolate spa and more. "It just goes to show the amazing amount of enthusiasm and interest the...

Fairchild Palms Gear up for New Orleans-Style Fun at Upcoming Crawfish Boil

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Coral Gables, FL, March 5, 2006- The Fairchild Palms in conjunction with Loyola University New Orleans present the 6th annual Crawfish Boil on Saturday, March 24, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Guests will enjoy fresh crawfish as well an array of down-home southern dishes such as jambalaya, fried catfish with cajun slaw, king cake,and a full bar sponsored by Peroni Italy and Bacardi U.S.A. Inc. The night includes the music of Will Thomas and the Redneck...

A Sweet First Day at Fairchild’s International Chocolate Festival

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Coral Gables, FL, March 3, 2007- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's International Chocolate Festival kicked off today and the turn-out has been, well, sweet. "Where else in Miami can you find chocolate in every form from breads to bon bons, amazing cooking demonstrations, music, even activities for the kids-all in a beautiful tropical setting like Fairchild?" commented a pleased guest. Over 4,000 visitors walked around all day enjoying chocolate inspired cuisine from the House of Chocolate and...

Interesting Chocolate Facts

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Coral Gables, FL, February 27, 2007-AsFairchild Tropical Botanic Garden gets ready for its first ever International Chocolate Festival this weekend, March 3 and 4, here are a few fun and interesting facts for the chocolate lovers in all of us. · Archeologists believe that the Mayan Indians of Central America cultivated cacao trees as early as the seventh century · In 1502 Christopher Columbus was the first European to come in contact with cacao · Twenty years after Columbus'...

First Annual International Chocolate Festival to be Held at Fairchild

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Coral Gables, FL, February 16, 2007-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is excited to announce its first annual International Chocolate Festival to be held on Saturday, March 3 and Sunday, March 4, 2007. Join us for the celebration of that divine tropical plant, Theobroma cacao, the source of chocolate. For two days be immersed in the wonderful and diverse world of chocolate, from chocolate treats to tree sales, cooking demonstrations to chocolate sculpture competitions, kid's activities, a...

Fairchild Hosts the National Tropical Botanical Garden in Joint Symposium

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 04:00:00 GMT

Coral Gables, FL, February 14, 2007-Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden (FTBG) is honored to host the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) in a collaborative symposium on Tuesday, February 27, 2007. In recent years the two institutions have developed an increasingly collaborative research agenda that focuses on palm biology and conservation. "I am delighted to host the board and staff of NTBG here at Fairchild and I am confident that this meeting will promote further collaborative projects,"...

MEDIA Q&A WITH DALE CHIHULY

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Sunday, December 10, 2006 @ 10:30 AM First and Only Opportunity to Speak With Dale Chihuly About Newest Exhibition, Chihuly At Fairchild WHAT: World-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly will make a rare appearance to launch his exhibition and talk to the press about his work. This is the first time Chihuly has brought his famed glass installations to the same location twice, a choice he made because of the unique and colorful background Fairchild brings to his work. Fairchild's Board President...

South Florida's ULTIMATE Holiday Light Show

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 04:00:00 GMT

WHAT: Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will open on Thursday evenings, giving visitors the opportunity to see Dale Chihuly's colorful blown glass sculptures illuminated under the stars at Tropical Chihuly Nights. The glass art exhibition will have expanded holiday hours this year, giving South Floridians the perfect place to spend time with family and friends and entertain visiting relatives over the holidays. Entertainment includes live music and performers. Food and beverages available...

DALE CHIHULY MAKES AN UNPRECEDENTED RETURN

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 04:00:00 GMT

World famous glass artist, Dale Chihuly, set to headline sculpture exhibition featuring works by internationally acclaimed artists Franz West, Mark Dion, Joshua Levine, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Michele Oka Doner, Daisy Youngblood and Wendy Wischer and the advanced sculpture students from Miami's New World School of the Arts Chihuly at Fairchild December 9, 2006 - May 31, 2007 Coral Gables, FL, October 24, 2006 - Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, one of the world's premier botanic gardens and...

STEADY HANDS BEGIN SET UP OF CHIHULY GLASS AT FAIRCHILD

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:00:00 GMT

See the Installation of Thousands of Hand-Blown Chihuly Glass Pieces to Create Never-Before-Seen Towers and Nature-Inspired Sculptures Thursday, November 30, 2006 @ 10 a.m. WHAT: The installation process begins at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, as the famed Garden prepares to celebrate the unprecedented return of Dale Chihuly with a new and expanded exhibition opening December 9, 2006. This year, Chihuly will be joined by some of the world's most famous modern artists, including Franz West,...

DALE CHIHULY EXHIBICIÓN

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Dale Chihuly, el mundialmente reconocido artista de vidrio, encabeza la exhibición que presentará los trabajos de artistas de renombre internacional como Franz West, Mark Dion, Joshua Levine, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Michele Oka Doner, Daisy Youngblood y Wendy Wischer junto a estudiantes avanzados de escultura de la escuela New World School of the Arts de Miami Chihuly en el Fairchild 9 de diciembre de 2006 - 31 de mayo de 2007 Coral Gables, x de noviembre de 2006 - El Jardín...

WORLD FAMOUS GLASS ARTIST DALE CHIHULY SET TO HEADLINE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION AT FAIRCHLD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN IN MIAMI

Tue, 24 Oct 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Exhibition to include sculpture garden with works by internationally acclaimed artists Franz West, Mark Dion, Joshua Levine, Ursula von Rydingsvard, Michele Oka Doner, Daisy Youngblood and Wendy Wischer and the advanced sculpture students from Miami's New World School of the Arts Chihuly at Fairchild December 9, 2006 - May 31, 2007 Coral Gables, FL, October 24, 2006 - Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, one of the world's premier botanic gardens and Miami-Dade County's oldest cultural...

Art & Flowers: Chihuly returns for second act

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:00:00 GMT

BY BRETT O'BOURKE bobourke@MiamiHerald.com Artist Dale Chihuly once again will bring his spectacular glassworks to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Titled Art & Flowers: Chihuly at Fairchild, the event, running Dec. 9 to May 31, 2007, will mark the first time the sculptor has shown his colorful blown-glass creations in the same location two years in a row. ''He initially said he'd never install at the same place twice, but it became clear by the end of last's year exhibit that it was too good...

Fairchild Sets Date for Gala in the Garden 2007

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Coral Gables, FL. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden announces the 13th annual Gala in the Garden to be held on Saturday February 3, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. Co-Chairs for this year's black-tie fundraiser are Brenda Nestor Castellano and Swanee DiMare. Jean Ellen Shehan will serve as Honorary Chairman, with Bunny Bastian and Anna May Conese as Philanthropic Chairmen. This year's Gala in the Garden for 450 guests will begin with cocktails and a highlight of the evening, a silent auction, in the Northern...

Cloud Forest Region Conservation Underway as Fairchild Partners with the Maquipucuna Foundation in Ecuador

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 04:00:00 GMT

Media Contact: Paula Fernández de los Muros Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden pfernandez@fairchildgarden.org 305-667-1651, ext. 3392 For Immediate Release Coral Gables, FL, March 28, 2006 - Right in our tropical backyard, Fairchild has recently begun leading conservation efforts in the Maquipucuna region in Ecuador, 50 miles northwest of Quito. Partnering with the Maquipucuna Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of Ecuador's biodiversity and the sustainable use...