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The Oriole Bird Visits Selby Gardens

orioles-bird-320The Baltimore Orioles’ mascot and David Rovine, vice president of Orioles-Sarasota received a VIP tour from Selby Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki. This marked the beginning of a great community partnership, since the Orioles selected Selby Gardens for recognition as part of “Go Green,” an Orioles’ program to raise environmental awareness. In addition to the Orioles saluting Selby Gardens as a world-renowned botanical research center and leader in environmental education during the Go Green game on St. Patrick’s Day, specially-designed, green ball caps worn and autographed by the Orioles players are currently being auctioned off with proceeds benefiting Selby Gardens’ mission. Join in the fun and help support a great community partnership by biding on the autographed and authenticated caps until midnight March 24, 2015.

The Oriole Bird visited Selby Gardens for the first time and particularly enjoyed the
Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden,
a delightful, natural space for discovery, exploration, learning and PLAY!

“The Orioles are proud to partner with Selby Gardens, one of the Sarasota area’s most treasured attractions and a world leader in environmental education, as we celebrate ‘Go Green’ Day at Ed Smith Stadium,” said Rovine. “The stadium is a showcase for sustainable building practices, which we demonstrate year-round. This special focus during spring training, along with the auction benefiting a local environmental organization, highlights for our fans the importance of thinking ‘green’ in our everyday lives.”

“This dynamic partnership with the Orioles will benefit our international botanical research, conservation, horticulture displays and educational programs, while attracting new audiences to our breathtaking, bayfront oasis,” added Rominiecki.

More than 130,000 guests visit Selby Gardens annually to relax, learn, explore and experience the plants and educational programs available 364 days a year. Selby Gardens is a 15-acre botanical and children’s rainforest wonderland nestled in an urban setting on the shores of Sarasota Bay. Specializing in epiphytes, it is home to the world’s largest living collection of epiphytes and other tropical plants. Through educational outreach and horticultural displays, Selby Gardens promotes understanding of the natural world and stimulates advocacy for plant habitat conservation.

For more information about the Selby Gardens or ways your company may receive recognition for supporting the gardens’ mission or event, contact our marketing dept.

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