Cheyenne Botanic Gardens : In The News

12−02−10 “Children’s Village Receives Award”

By: Kelly Keiter – KGWN reporter
The Laramie County Conservation District has awarded the Paul Smith Children’s Village the Partner in Conservation for 2010. Botanic Gardens Educational Director Aaron Sommers says the Conservation District looked at how the Village shared resources and presented programs to the public. They were also recognized for maintaining resources, not using up resources and preserving the outside world. “The award from the Conservation District really just validates our educational program that we do with school groups on a daily basis and the public on a daily basis as well,” he said. The Laramie County Conservation District is a taxpayer-​​supported agency. It helps maintain and improve soil and water resources, wildlife habitat, agricultural production and more.

11−15−10 “Big Oil Calling”

Article In Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
“Big Oil Calling” mentions the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens High Plains Arboretum
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08−9−10 “Children’s Village seeks funds to cover salaries”

Article in Wyoming Tribune Eagle
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07−26−10 Botanical Gardens Look for New Lures

Article In New York Times.
Cheyenne Botanic Garden’s Paul Smith Children’s Village mentioned in article about Botanical Gardens across the nation.
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07−19−10 Botanic Gardens adds new water fountain in Paul Smith Children’s Village

Press Release.The Paul Smith Children’s Village has a new addition. A “Pretty Water” Fountain has been installed in the Jess and Elizabeth Tolterton Secret Garden. The water fountain is designed to allow children to paint with water.
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07−08−09 Paul Smith Children’s Village Featured on popular Website/​Blog “Inhabitots”  

Web Coverage.
Featured on popular website “Inhabitots”
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05-​​21-​​2010 Botanic Gardens adds music to Paul Smith Children’s Village

Press Release.
Staff have recently installed a vertical xylophone, known as the “Swirl,” which is made of 25 chrome and brass chimes in C major and A minor, ranging in scale from soprano to alto. Children of all ages are welcome to play the instrument and make their own music while enjoying the outside Children’s Village. “This is a great new addition to the Children’s Village, because it provides an opportunity for music education, and allows for musical creativity in both the summer as well as in the winter,” said Shane Smith, Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Director.
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05−07−10 Mayor Kaysen proclaims National Public Garden Day

Press Release.
National Public Garden Day is a day to appreciate what public gardens do to enhance our quality of life and provide inspiration and education to communities across the country. 
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04−22−10 Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, Paul Smith Children’s Village celebrates LEED Platinum Certification

04−01−10 “Paul Smith Children’s Village gets highest LEED certification”

Article in Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
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