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NEW EXHIBITS FOR A NEW BUILDINGThe new Visitor & Administration Center has many interesting andinnovative features. How can the Garden tell the story of the manyenvironmental and cultural connections that make this building andthe gardens around it unique?The answer: with a group of new exhibits that showcase the extraordinarymaterials, methods, and systems at work “behind the scenes.”Please TouchWith such a big story to tell and such a small space for exhibits, the Gardenturned to technology to help visitors learn about the project’s goals. Positionedon a corridor wall just inside the west entrance of the new building are twotouch screens, one at adult level and one at child height (and also ADAcomplianceheight), that display a colorful, interactive presentation about thebuilding. The complete content of the displays is shown in English, Chinese,Spanish, and Korean, so that as many visitors aspossible may enjoy the presentation.“Together withQBG staff, myoffice and Iworked todevelop muchneededmultilingualwayfindingandinterpretive signsthat tell storiescentral to theGarden's mission:about people,plants, andcultures; theimportance ofwater in people’slives aroundthe world; and'green design' aspracticed righthere at QBG.”Paul Bluestone,Bluestone DesignAssociates“The touch screen displays let visitors explore the features of the building and landscapes in a fun,engaging way,” says Max Joel, capital projects coordinator. “Just by touching the screen, visitors canvirtually move throughout the building and learn about what may be hidden from view. There areeven animated sections that show how solar panels work and how plants grow through photosynthesis.“It’s almost like playing a video game,” adds Max.Despite the high-tech graphics, the displays are meant to be educational. Visitors may learn aboutsubjects as varied as non-toxic paint, geothermal heating and cooling, green roofs, and symbolicmeanings of bamboo. By showing the connections between the global environment, the communitiesin which we live, and our own personal health, the touch screen displays help encourage people tomake everyday decisions that are environmentally responsible.Newly installed interpretive panels appear in multiple languages.An image still from the Garden's new interpretive touchscreen display, designed in collaboration with FatSpaniel Technologies, Inc.Gathering By WaterA second exhibit, Gathering By Water, is found outside the new building. Interpretive panels by theCleansing Biotope, Constructed Wetland, and Rainwater Fountain explain the new building’s uniquewater systems and the incredible biological processes that sustain them. They also reveal the importanceof water to cultures around the world and the need to preserve clean water as a resource.Interpretive Wayfindingand Exhibits are sponsoredin part by the Institute ofMuseum and LibraryServices; IndependenceCommunity Foundation;Consolidated EdisonCompany of New York,Inc.; KeySpan Energy;Hudson River Foundation,NYC Environmental Fund;and New York State’sCommunity CapitalAssistance Program.
Development12TH ANNUAL ROSE BALLThe Garden has done it again! Thanks to our wonderful members, corporatefriends, and other supporters, the 12th Annual Rose Ball on June 12 was anunqualified success. The Garden raised 30% more than in previous years tosustain our education programs and keep our gardens beautiful for visitors.We thank honoree Daniel R. Tishman and Environmental Stewardship Awardrecipient Lynden B. Miller for their support of our efforts; the members of theRose Ball Planning Committee—board chair Frank C. Macchio and trusteesRachel Sha and Jae Shin—for their work on behalf of the Garden; andmembership secretary Carol Tyrie, for 30 years of volunteer service to QBG.Special thanks to our sponsors of the 12th Annual RoseBall; we are grateful for their support of our work.Event SponsorTishman ConstructionCorporationYellow Rose SponsorThe Durst OrganizationRed Rose SponsorsAlbanese Organization,Inc.Consolidated EdisonCompany of New YorkCord MeyerDevelopment LLCFlushing CommonsStonewall ContractingCorporationPink Rose SponsorsHSBC Bank USA, N.A.Kiss Products, Inc.New YorkHospital QueensNew York TraditionalKorean House CultureResearch InstituteRoslyn SavingsFoundationScott's Miracle-GroCompanyWhite Rose SponsorsAlmar Plumbing &Heating Corp.BKSK ArchitectsThe BriarwoodOrganizationFarrell Fritz, P.C.Flushing Savings BankFrank, Rose, andRocco MacchioMuss Development LLCRotary Club of FlushingSilvercup StudiosMartha and Bob TaylorUnity International GroupVornado Realty TrustJohn B. WingateAndrea WoodnerIndividual SponsorsSunny and Dick AurelioJane CrottyChris Esteban, A. Esteban& Company, Inc.Hugh L. Carey BatteryPark City AuthorityMichael M.S. LeeMorris Lee, Council forAirport OpportunityJeffrey E. Levine,Levine BuildersEmily Lin andJames LoveallLinda Mayo-Perez,Maple Grove CemeteryAssociationPatricia Olmstead,Urban ExplorationsCesar PerezThe Port Authorityof NY & NJRenée Ring andPaul ZofnassRachel Sha andChun Wa KoJohn Wu,Profit Real Estate, Inc.NEW GRANTSQueens Botanical Garden expresses its gratitude to the following individuals andorganizations for their support of the Garden’s operations and programs:Lily Auchincloss Foundation:$20,000 in support of general operationsConsolidated Edison Company ofNew York: $15,000 for energy exhibitRichard R. Aurelio: $10,000 in supportof general operationsHyde and Watson Foundation:$10,000 for green roof instrumentationRoslyn Savings Foundation:$10,000 for a family guideWalter Kaner Children's Foundation:$7,500 in support of special needsprograms and an internAstoria Federal Savings: $5,000 forseasonal sponsorship of the HerbGarden and Wedding GardenGovernmentNYC Department of Cultural Affairs,Office of the Mayor, and the CityCouncil: $1 million through the CityCouncil adopted budget, in support ofgeneral operations, plus $50,000through the Queens Delegation andCouncilmember Domenic Recchia forenhanced collections care andmaintenance and security personnelNYC Councilmember John Liu: $5,000to support extended summer hoursNew York State Office of Parks,Recreation, and Historic Preservation:Zoos, Botanical Gardens, andAquariums (ZBGA) Grant Program:$98,865 for collections care andinterpretationAwards from theNew York State LegislatureAssemblymembers Jeff Aubrey,Margaret Markey, Audrey Pheffer,and Mark Weprin: $55,000 in capitalfunding for the “Green Trail”Susan Lacerte, Daniel R. Tishman, Queens BoroughPresident Helen Marshall, Lynden B. Miller,and Frank C. MacchioThe Care of Trees: $5,000 in support ofgeneral operationsSarah I. Schieffelin Residuary Trust:$5,000 in support of general operationsNorcross Wildlife Foundation, Inc.:$4,300 for an electric vehicleCity Gardens Club of New York:$2,500 in support of the WoodlandGarden renovation and horticulturePfizer Volunteer Program:$1,000 award in recognition ofemployee volunteerism by SeniorGardener Joe KvietkusSenator Frank Padavan:$40,000 for community outreachAssemblymember Ivan Lafayette:$13,500 for education programsSenator Serphin R. Maltese:$11,000 for community outreachAssemblymember Ellen Young:$3,000 for the opening of theGarden’s new buildingAssemblymembers Catherine Nolan,Nettie Mayersohn, and Mark Weprin:$1,000 each for master plan updateHealthy Interiors:During construction, theventilation system and ductworkwere protected from dust andcontamination before, during, andafter installation. This improvesIndoor Air Quality and helpsprotect the respiratoryhealth of staff and visitors.
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