FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS AND SCULPTURE FOUNDATION

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Cover story from 80 years ago (1944) At the grocery store check out lanes the magazines and snacks like candy and meat jerky are concentrated while the shoppers are idle in their wait for the cashier. Among the magazines in this photo is National Geographic Magazine with its signature yellow border. Almost no one has personal memories of 1944 when the D-Day photo was snapped, although a few people remember their family members or neighbors who went to the overseas war effort. So when most shoppers roll their carts past the shelves of glossy, color magazines and happen to spot this one, probably they mingle cinematic versions and fragments of history classes during high school or college. As a result the events have a tidy quality of being past-tense, certain and with agreed upon point of view and assessment. However, the people doing the killing and being killed had lives before and after the months they were in harm's way, wearing government issue uniforms. So a truer way to see the cover photo is (a) in color, (b) showing civilians temporarily gathered into a fighting force, and (c) with outcomes largely unknown - to live or die that day and the next and the one after that. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
Cover story from 80 years ago (1944) Credit: anthroview

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Foundation is a world-renowned botanical garden located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The garden is spread over 158 acres and features over 300 species of plants, including rare and exotic species. The garden is divided into several sections, including the outdoor gardens, indoor gardens, and the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.

The outdoor gardens feature a wide range of plant collections, including Michigan’s largest tropical conservatory, the Carnivorous Plant House, the Japanese Garden, and the English Perennial Garden. The indoor gardens consist of five thematic gardens, including the Desert Room, the Victorian Garden, the Mediterranean Garden, the Seasonal Display Room, and the Tropical Rainforest.

In addition to the beautiful gardens, the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Foundation also features a permanent collection of over 300 works of art, including sculptures by renowned artists such as Auguste Rodin, Henry Moore, and Alexander Calder. The garden hosts several temporary exhibits throughout the year, including the annual "Butterflies are Blooming" exhibition.

The garden also hosts several events throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and workshops. The Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Foundation is committed to promoting environmental stewardship, education, and conservation through its various programs and initiatives.

FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS AND SCULPTURE FOUNDATION is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in GRAND RAPIDS MI. US MID #8402600784

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 1,342,685 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Cover story from 80 years ago (1944) At the grocery store check out lanes the magazines and snacks like candy and meat jerky are concentrated while the shoppers are idle in their wait for the cashier. Among the magazines in this photo is National Geographic Magazine with its signature yellow border. Almost no one has personal memories of 1944 when the D-Day photo was snapped, although a few people remember their family members or neighbors who went to the overseas war effort. So when most shoppers roll their carts past the shelves of glossy, color magazines and happen to spot this one, probably they mingle cinematic versions and fragments of history classes during high school or college. As a result the events have a tidy quality of being past-tense, certain and with agreed upon point of view and assessment. However, the people doing the killing and being killed had lives before and after the months they were in harm's way, wearing government issue uniforms. So a truer way to see the cover photo is (a) in color, (b) showing civilians temporarily gathered into a fighting force, and (c) with outcomes largely unknown - to live or die that day and the next and the one after that. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.
Frogs in full voice at Meijer Garden - reflecting pond A white koi quietly drifts in the foreground while the more common orange ones float to the left in the distance. Almost all the cherry blossoms have dropped, but a few can still be seen across the pond next to the Japanese-style garden. Press L for 'lightbox' to view the clip on a black background.
Soft rain at wetland pond along the boardwalk Rain or shine, winter or summer the nature walk at Meijer Gardens presents a welcome view of undeveloped land as it skirts a long pond surrounded reeds, cattails, and so on. Press L for 'lightbox' to view the clip on a black background.
Dozens of poems on boulders appear in the wet This one near the Zig-zag bridge (Yatsu-hashi) reads, Come out bat; birds, Earth itself; hauled off by flowers. Press L for lightbox (large) view; click the image or press Z for full image display. Hover the mouse pointer over the image for pop-up remarks.

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MICHIGAN BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION
2929 WALKER AVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS
MI
49544

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FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS AND SCULPTURE FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8402600784
Name MICHIGAN BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION
Alternate Name FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS AND SCULPTURE FOUNDATION
Classification Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 383118579
NTEECC C41
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 25,838,549
REVENUE 1,342,685
LAT/LONG 43.017098, -85.72461
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 081
US Census Tract: 011500
US Census Block: 3004