Spring has arrived early at the Wilder Park Conservatory & Greenhouse.  Inside it is a comfortable 80 degrees and the springlike scent of soil and plants lingers.  It's hard to believe that just on the other side of the glass is the frigid winds and arctic temperatures of another polar vortex.  The contractors continue to wrap up their work; completing paint touch-ups, hanging exterior lights, and installing the Conservatory windows and vestibule.  The unfrozen portions of the perimeter construction fence have been removed, giving patrons a better look at the restore

As the project winds down the scope of the work on the Wilder Park Conservatory and Greenhouse Restoration Project has shifted from large-scale items to detail work.  Electricians are programming the building’s automation systems for heating and ventilation.  Carpenters are framing the Conservatory’s vestibule and will hang the perimeter windows in the coming weeks.  The hardware for the new ADA-accessible exterior doors has been installed and includes automatic openers.   The old fence surrounding the Propagating House has been removed and new posts were set with n

A new sidewalk has been installed along the north end of the Conservatory that connects to the link. The link is a new structure that connects the Conservatory and Greenhouse. It provides two new entryways to the Conservatory on the north and south sides. Additionally, scaffolding was erected throughout the interior of the Conservatory. The scaffolding eliminates the need for scissor lifts and extension ladders and provides the tradesmen better access to the structure.