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Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 9:31 pm
by Brad
Photo Update:
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Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 6:42 am
by nativeomahan
This new addition will really cement Lauritzen Gardens as a 12 month a year attraction. It will be so nice to see greenery in the winter.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:46 pm
by Brad
Can't post the link on my phone, but on KETV there is a story about a bunch if the building and such from the railroad garden getting stolen!!!
What's wrong with people!!!
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:00 pm
by Coyote
Brad wrote:Can't post the link on my phone, but on KETV there is a story about a bunch if the building and such from the railroad garden getting stolen!!!
What's wrong with people!!!
Award offered for Lauritzen Gardens theft
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:11 pm
by skinzfan23
Wow I hope they find who did it and are able to get the pieces back...I was just looking at Brad's pictures of the models a few days ago. I think that is one of the most unique things about the train set up and the gardens.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 9:47 am
by omahahawk
from OWH
Lauritzen Gardens has recovered over half of the birdhouses and the model of Union Station that were stolen from an off-site storage unit.
Tips led to the return of 34 of the 51 birdhouses, which are used in the annual “Patriotic Perches” exhibit, said Mia Jenkins, marketing director.
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I was really saddened to see these things stolen and am glad to see them recovered. I wonder if these would be covered under some type of insurance. Even so, I wonder about the possibility of having the original artist/company rebuild the structures. Would love to have Union Station restored and especially another Central High replica.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:19 pm
by Brad
That's good to hear! Hope they can find the rest.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 7:43 pm
by nativeomahan
Judging from all the crime reports of break-ins at off-site storage facilities, apparently they aren't very safe places to store valuables.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 7:46 pm
by nativeomahan
On a happier note, Lauritzen Gardens will be offering four evenings this summer where both members (free of charge) and non members may walk the gardens with their dogs. Up to two leashed dogs per guest.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Sun Apr 06, 2014 11:06 pm
by skinzfan23
nativeomahan wrote:On a happier note, Lauritzen Gardens will be offering four evenings this summer where both members (free of charge) and non members may walk the gardens with their dogs. Up to two leashed dogs per guest.
Any idea on the dates?
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 6:16 pm
by Coyote
Went to see the progress today:
But found they are adding on the North Entrance also:
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2014 12:03 pm
by Brad
HDR Architecture wrote:
HDR Architecture Photo:
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:52 am
by nativeomahan
skinzfan23 wrote:nativeomahan wrote:On a happier note, Lauritzen Gardens will be offering four evenings this summer where both members (free of charge) and non members may walk the gardens with their dogs. Up to two leashed dogs per guest.
Any idea on the dates?
I can't seem to find my newsletter, but I suspect they are listed on the web site. I believe the first date is in late June and the final date is September 1.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 2:52 pm
by Brad
Lauritzen Gardens - Omaha's Botanical Center wrote:Goats are now flash grazing our prairie areas until May 7, an ecologically-sound, cost-effective and efficient means of clearing invasive weeds while protecting native plant life.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 4:53 pm
by Coyote
Just heard on the radio, Friday, May 9th, admission is free.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 10:19 pm
by skinzfan23
Coyote wrote:Just heard on the radio, Friday, May 9th, admission is free.
Dang, we are headed out of town for the weekend. Please keep us posted though if they have any more of these days.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 10:22 pm
by Coyote
skinzfan23 wrote:Coyote wrote:Just heard on the radio, Friday, May 9th, admission is free.
Dang, we are headed out of town for the weekend. Please keep us posted though if they have any more of these days.
I'll ask when I'm enjoying the free day there.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:30 am
by skinzfan23
This weekend, they have free admission from Saturday through Monday August 30- September 1.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:33 am
by Coyote
skinzfan23 wrote:This weekend, they have free admission from Saturday through Monday August 30- September 1.
Sweet. Thanks! Do they still not allow cameras in?
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:35 am
by skinzfan23
Coyote wrote:skinzfan23 wrote:This weekend, they have free admission from Saturday through Monday August 30- September 1.
Sweet. Thanks! Do they still not allow cameras in?
I am not sure, when we went for Railroad Days, a lot of people, including myself were taking pictures.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:36 am
by skinzfan23
This is all I could find on their website:
No commercial photography please. Our photography policy is available at the admission desk. Tripods are not permitted.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 8:46 am
by Brad
I have taken my camera every single time I have been there. The just don't want people doing family photos and senior portraits in there.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 11:45 am
by nativeomahan
The new addition opens October 13th or so. It should be fantastic.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 8:42 am
by skinzfan23
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2014 9:10 am
by Brad
Looks really cool in there! I can't wait to check it out!
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 5:43 pm
by Linkin5
I can't wait to go inside there, I just went a month ago and they were almost done. Going to Lauritzen is way more fun and relaxing than the zoo IMO.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2014 11:00 pm
by nativeomahan
We will be there this weekend for the opening festivities.
Between the Doorly Zoo, Lauritzen Gardens, Fontenelle Forest, Heartland Park and the Kerrey Bridge, there is an amazing array of options for outdoor activity along and near the riverfront in the Omaha area.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 6:38 pm
by BRoss
I'm going there with a friend from work. Really looking forward to it
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 8:54 pm
by nativeomahan
We were among the first to have access to the new conservatory. I was unbelievably impressed by the project, particularly with the incredible detail that went into every aspect of the finished product. This is a crown jewel that will have a positive impact on the quality of life in Omaha, and will add luster to Omaha's efforts at being a regional and even a national tourist attraction.
Here are some of my photos from today.
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Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:56 pm
by skinzfan23
Very nice pictures, thank you for sharing. Can't wait to see it in person.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2014 12:35 am
by Coyote
Very cool pics, hope to make it there in the next few days!
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 9:27 am
by Brad
Great Photos Bill! Awesome addition to the Gardens!
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 11:01 am
by nativeomahan
Thanks, everyone. Seeing the conservatory with your own two eyes will be a true feast for the senses.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 6:38 pm
by Linkin5
nativeomahan wrote:Thanks, everyone. Seeing the conservatory with your own two eyes will be a true feast for the senses.
Those pics are awesome, can't wait to go.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 7:54 am
by nebugeater
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:44 am
by Brad
Cool Photos! I still need to get down there!
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:06 am
by nebugeater
Brad wrote:Cool Photos! I still need to get down there!
Thanks
Just looked at there here and they sure looked washed out or over exposed compared to my home versions. Wounder what Flickr did to them or if it is just my work monitor.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:17 am
by Brad
nebugeater wrote:Brad wrote:Cool Photos! I still need to get down there!
Thanks
Just looked at there here and they sure looked washed out or over exposed compared to my home versions. Wounder what Flickr did to them or if it is just my work monitor.
Funny, when I process photos on our lap top and the look at them on another computer, they always look really really dark.
I just bought this for my main PC to make sure my prints are spot on.
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 10:26 am
by skinzfan23
Lauritzen Gardens' new conservatory has boosted visitors and membership
Attendance for the first seven months of this year reached nearly 141,000, up 63 percent compared with the same period last year. He said attendance is on track to top 200,000 for the first time in the botanical center’s history. Its visitors center opened 15 years ago
Re: Lauritzen Gardens
Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 10:28 am
by Linkin5
Went to the new conservatory last week, it is awesome!