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The Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank is located within
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in 1971, the orchid collection is the largest college maintained orchid species collection in the United States.


History

In 2014, th
Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
opened after a $1.35 million new construction to house the Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection. The building was mostly funded by Joe Rinard. The greenhouse is named after Rinard and his wife, Alice.


Greenhouse and Education

The greenhouse has the orchid collection, tropical displays, animal exhibits and more. It is 3,600 square feet in size. The greenhouse holds over 2,000 orchids and some other tropical plants. It is open the public, and is free of charge.


See also

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