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Andrea Nickrent, Garden vice president of
                         development and marketing, says the science
                         work fits nicely with another important
                         mission – fundraising.
                           “We recently received a substantial federal
                        grant through the Institute of Museum and
                        Library Services (IMLS) in support of our
                        conservation efforts,” she reports. “Garden staff
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                        will document, preserve and share our growing
        collection of endemic and rare tropical and subtropical plant
        species. We will also expand our seed bank and seed processing
        capacity.”
           Nickrent goes on: “Botanical gardens and arboreta are racing
        to conserve plants for the future. Our audiences understand that.
        By refining our communication and publication strategies, we’re
        reaching more potential donors than ever and explaining to them
        in simple terms what we’re doing and why it matters.
           “Donors are responding. In fact, a philanthropic couple                               GORGEOUS HAIR
        matched the IMLS grant, and then offered additional funds
        on top of that amount because they believe in the Garden’s                                SERVICES OFFER
        environmentally focused mission and vision.”                                             O ONNLLYY  $$114455
           Against that background, Nickrent assures the Garden is
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        looking ahead in other directions as well.
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           “The Garden has almost as many acres set aside for future
        development as we do for our cultivated
        garden spaces. We anticipate 250,000                              Color me beautiful
        visitors this fiscal year and we think that will
        continue to grow in the future.”
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        McGinnis summarizes the changing
        landscape. “The next time you visit a
        botanical garden or arboretum, recognize
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           Garden mission statement:


           To develop and conserve collections and habitats
           representative of the flora and cultures between the 26th
           north and south latitudes. To discover, research and share
           knowledge about these plants and their gifts to us of beauty,
           tranquility, sustenance, and well-being. And to engage and
           inspire everyone to care for the plants around them and                   239.777.2380
           become stewards of the environment.
                                                                        2950 Tamiami Trail N | Naples, FL 34103



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