Come to Krohn Conservatory to Celebrate
"75 Years of Green Excellence"
The Anniversary Floral Show, March 15 – March 30, 2008
Whether coming for the first time, or visiting again and again over the years, visitors agree that the the Krohn Conservatory is one of Cincinnati's most favorite park destinations. The 2008 Spring Floral Show, titled "75 Years of Green Excellence" celebrates Krohn's many years as a beloved public conservatory.
Greenhouses have been part of the Eden Park landscape since the 1880s. The first Eden Park greenhouses were strictly for growing plants, and in 1902, a new greenhouse—one designed for public displays—was opened. In 1930, the Park Board decided to replace the old buildings with a modern greenhouse conservatory. The new building was designed in the Art Deco style, and the opened to the general public on Sunday, March 26, 1933. That December the Conservatory began a holiday tradition of exhibiting its Educational Christmas Tree, a tree decorated with ornaments made of natural materials and crafted by Conservatory horticulturists. On April 30, 1937, the Board officially named the new conservatory the Irwin M. Krohn Conservatory, in honor of Irwin Krohn's 25 years of service on the Board of Park Commissioners.
Today Krohn Conservatory houses a collection of more than 1,000 different species of plants in six permanent display areas. The Tropical House and Palm House are like mini rainforests. There are ferns, chocolate, vanilla, and guava in the Tropical House, and palm trees, vines, and a 20-foot waterfall in the Palm House. The Floral Display House or Show House has a collection of citrus trees that frame the changing seasonal exhibits, the 6 Floral Shows. The Bonsai Collection features beautiful tiny trees, many of them in peak seasonal color. The Orchid House, recreated by a major renovation in 2004, displays many species of orchids in perfect bloom, displayed within a naturalistic setting.
YOU ARE INVITED TO SPECIAL EVENTS IN MARCH 2008
Ohio Wine Tasting Friday March 21, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (sold out) This event brings together local Ohio wineries to present their most popular, award-winning wines.
Easter Sunday March 23 extended hours 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Visiting the Krohn on Easter Day is a time-honored family tradition and has become so popular that the Conservatory has special hours to accommodate the public. Enjoy historical tidbits from costumed volunteers, free postcard to the first 300 visitors, free gift with Friends of Krohn membership, coupons for the 2008 Butterfly Show, "The Silk Road."
Special History Lecture Monday, March 24, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Lecture: a History of Eden Park, by local expert Jim Fearing. No fee, but reservations are required - call 421-5707.
Krohn's 75th Anniversary Wednesday, March 26, 10:00 a.m. Join Mayor Mark Mallory to celebrate Krohn's birthday and receive a complimentary 75th anniversary pin with your birthday cake. From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. special tours will be offered on the hour by Park staff. Enjoy costumed volunteers on hand all day. Join in historical lawn games by Parks Nature Education staff from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., weather permitting.
Orchid Potting Bee Sunday March 30, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
On the last day of the Spring Show, bring an orchid and pot (1 per family) and members of the Cincinnati Orchid Society will provide potting material and instructions, free of charge.
The Krohn Conservatory is open to the public 7 days/week year around,including weekends and holidays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call
513-421-5707; 513-352-3380 (TTY)
or visit www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks
Reasonable accommodation upon request.
Free admission, but donations are much appreciated.
Krohn is available to rent for private parties and events.
For more information, call 513-351-4777, or visit www.parkweddings.com
