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Frederik Meijer Gardens held its annual tree lighting ceremony Monday evening! FOX 17’s own Janice Allen and Josh Berry co-emceed the tree lighting, which happened at 6 p.m.
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Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park had a soft opening of its new 69,000-square-foot Welcome Center at 9 a.m. Monday.
The Welcome Center is where guests can purchase tickets or membership, view an orientation film and receive information about their visit. The center also features contemporary sculpture and horticultural elements.
“The magnificent new Welcome Center is made possible by the generosity of Fred and Lena Meijer; the extended Meijer family; and hundreds of individuals, companies and foundations,” Frederik Meijer Gardens President and CEO David Hooker said. “The Welcome Center was created in response to an unprecedented embrace of our mission as reflected in our attendance, membership and donor base growth. Our appreciation is deep and sincere. Our architects, artists and garden designers have created a place to experience our mission that is truly world class.”
Meijer Gardens celebrates new Welcome Center with soft open
The $115 million expansion project furthers the organization s mission of horticulture, sculpture, the natural environment and the arts. Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 7:40 AM EST January 11, 2021 Updated: 7:40 AM EST January 11, 2021
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park s new Welcome Center is finally opening to the public.
There will be a soft opening of the 69,000 square-foot building at 9 a.m. on Monday.
Meijer Gardens said the new Welcome Center enhances the arrival, admission and orientation experience for guests, and features Contemporary sculpture as well as horticultural elements throughout.
The soft opening on Monday means that not all areas of the building will be open and accessible. Meijer Gardens said the Welcome Center won t fully open until fall of 2021, when a celebration and dedication is planned.