58 Past Events at Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse

'Inspired by Orchids'

‘Inspired by Orchids’.

A wonderful art exhibit ‘Inspired by Orchids’. Artists include local Ball State University School of Art students who utilized the greenhouse during designated class times, as well as various community artists who enjoyed the greenhouse throughout the year and during our recent Community Artists Day, ‘en plein air’. 

Held at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. The new facility houses the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the USA, with 2000 orchids. There is always something in bloom throughout the year.

Hours M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Parking is available near Christy Woods. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.

'Inspired by Orchids'

‘Inspired by Orchids’.

A wonderful art exhibit ‘Inspired by Orchids’. Artists include local Ball State University School of Art students who utilized the greenhouse during designated class times, as well as various community artists who enjoyed the greenhouse throughout the year and during our recent Community Artists Day, ‘en plein air’. 

Held at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. The new facility houses the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the USA, with 2000 orchids. There is always something in bloom throughout the year.

Hours M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Parking is available near Christy Woods. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.

'Inspired by Orchids'

‘Inspired by Orchids’.

A wonderful art exhibit ‘Inspired by Orchids’. Artists include local Ball State University School of Art students who utilized the greenhouse during designated class times, as well as various community artists who enjoyed the greenhouse throughout the year and during our recent Community Artists Day, ‘en plein air’. 

Held at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. The new facility houses the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the USA, with 2000 orchids. There is always something in bloom throughout the year.

Hours M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Parking is available near Christy Woods. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.

'Inspired by Orchids'

‘Inspired by Orchids’.

A wonderful art exhibit ‘Inspired by Orchids’. Artists include local Ball State University School of Art students who utilized the greenhouse during designated class times, as well as various community artists who enjoyed the greenhouse throughout the year and during our recent Community Artists Day, ‘en plein air’. 

Held at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. The new facility houses the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the USA, with 2000 orchids. There is always something in bloom throughout the year.

Hours M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Parking is available near Christy Woods. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.

'Inspired by Orchids'

‘Inspired by Orchids’.

A wonderful art exhibit ‘Inspired by Orchids’. Artists include local Ball State University School of Art students who utilized the greenhouse during designated class times, as well as various community artists who enjoyed the greenhouse throughout the year and during our recent Community Artists Day, ‘en plein air’. 

Held at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. The new facility houses the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the USA, with 2000 orchids. There is always something in bloom throughout the year.

Hours M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Parking is available near Christy Woods. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.

'Inspired by Orchids'

‘Inspired by Orchids’.

A wonderful art exhibit ‘Inspired by Orchids’. Artists include local Ball State University School of Art students who utilized the greenhouse during designated class times, as well as various community artists who enjoyed the greenhouse throughout the year and during our recent Community Artists Day, ‘en plein air’. 

Held at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. The new facility houses the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the USA, with 2000 orchids. There is always something in bloom throughout the year.

Hours M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Parking is available near Christy Woods. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.

'Inspired by Orchids'

‘Inspired by Orchids’.

A wonderful art exhibit ‘Inspired by Orchids’. Artists include local Ball State University School of Art students who utilized the greenhouse during designated class times, as well as various community artists who enjoyed the greenhouse throughout the year and during our recent Community Artists Day, ‘en plein air’. 

Held at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. The new facility houses the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the USA, with 2000 orchids. There is always something in bloom throughout the year.

Hours M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Parking is available near Christy Woods. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.

'Inspired by Orchids'

‘Inspired by Orchids’.

A wonderful art exhibit ‘Inspired by Orchids’. Artists include local Ball State University School of Art students who utilized the greenhouse during designated class times, as well as various community artists who enjoyed the greenhouse throughout the year and during our recent Community Artists Day, ‘en plein air’. 

Held at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. The new facility houses the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the USA, with 2000 orchids. There is always something in bloom throughout the year.

Hours M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Parking is available near Christy Woods. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.

'Inspired by Orchids'

‘Inspired by Orchids’.

A wonderful art exhibit ‘Inspired by Orchids’. Artists include local Ball State University School of Art students who utilized the greenhouse during designated class times, as well as various community artists who enjoyed the greenhouse throughout the year and during our recent Community Artists Day, ‘en plein air’. 

Held at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. The new facility houses the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the USA, with 2000 orchids. There is always something in bloom throughout the year.

Hours M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Parking is available near Christy Woods. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.

'Inspired by Orchids'

‘Inspired by Orchids’.

A wonderful art exhibit ‘Inspired by Orchids’. Artists include local Ball State University School of Art students who utilized the greenhouse during designated class times, as well as various community artists who enjoyed the greenhouse throughout the year and during our recent Community Artists Day, ‘en plein air’. 

Held at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. The new facility houses the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the USA, with 2000 orchids. There is always something in bloom throughout the year.

Hours M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Parking is available near Christy Woods. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.

'Inspired by Orchids'

‘Inspired by Orchids’.

A wonderful art exhibit ‘Inspired by Orchids’. Artists include local Ball State University School of Art students who utilized the greenhouse during designated class times, as well as various community artists who enjoyed the greenhouse throughout the year and during our recent Community Artists Day, ‘en plein air’. 

Held at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. The new facility houses the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the USA, with 2000 orchids. There is always something in bloom throughout the year.

Hours M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Parking is available near Christy Woods. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.

'Inspired by Orchids'

‘Inspired by Orchids’.

A wonderful art exhibit ‘Inspired by Orchids’. Artists include local Ball State University School of Art students who utilized the greenhouse during designated class times, as well as various community artists who enjoyed the greenhouse throughout the year and during our recent Community Artists Day, ‘en plein air’. 

Held at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. The new facility houses the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the USA, with 2000 orchids. There is always something in bloom throughout the year.

Hours M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Parking is available near Christy Woods. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.

'Inspired by Orchids'

‘Inspired by Orchids’.

A wonderful art exhibit ‘Inspired by Orchids’. Artists include local Ball State University School of Art students who utilized the greenhouse during designated class times, as well as various community artists who enjoyed the greenhouse throughout the year and during our recent Community Artists Day, ‘en plein air’. 

Held at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. The new facility houses the largest collegiate collection of orchids in the USA, with 2000 orchids. There is always something in bloom throughout the year.

Hours M-F 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Parking is available near Christy Woods. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.

Celebrate National Orchid Month

Feeling Overwhelmed? Stressed? Just need a break? BREATHE....and escape to the warm tropical environment of the Ball State University Rinard Orchid Greenhouse during April, National Orchid Month.

Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-4:30pm and Saturday 10:00-3pm.

Special 30 minute Mindful Meditation Event on Monday, April 16th at noon.

For more information contact: 285-8839

Butterflies, Hummingbirds & Muncie Ballet

Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse Saturday Program – June 9 Butterflies,Hummingbirds & Muncie Ballet

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Join us to learn about our winged garden friends and enjoy greenhouse performances by the Muncie Ballet. Explore the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse to learn about butterflies, and hummingbirds. Join us for a special time of fun, discovery and light refreshments. Free Public Event, Free Parking Parking is available near Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus, 2500 W. University Ave. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc, 765-285-8839.

Community Artist Invitation “En plein air, indoors” 10 – noon & 1 – 3 p.m. Draw, paint, sketch ‘en plein air’ while you surround yourself with beautiful orchids and other tropical plants. Visit the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, located in Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. There is always something in bloom.

Free and open to the public. Parking is near Christy Woods; no permit is required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc or call 765-285-8839.

Tropical Edibles at the Orchid Greenhouse

Did you know the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse here on campus grows bananas, coffee, vanilla and much more?  Come try some with us!  The event is FREE so what do you have to lose? Explore and taste the origins of various tropical foods and their uses. 

Open house for Adults & Families (children ages 5+) 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Registration not required, but first come, first served. Parking is available near Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc or call 765-285-8839.