Franklin Park Conservatory Welcomes Back the Butterflies
Blooms & Butterflies is back at the Franklin Park Conservatory again this year and it runs through September 7.
Each year from mid March through Labor Day the Franklin Park Conservatory hosts the very popular (last year 75,000 visitors came to see the little bugs) butterfly show.
The exhibit features dozens of very colorful flying insects that are released daily in the Pacific Island Water Garden area (that's in the big glass house).
Blooms & Butterflies
Franklin Park Conservatory
1777 E. Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio
800-214-7275
March 15 — September 7, 2008
Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
A Pair of Jacks...
Jack Hanna & the Columbus Zoo>>
Jack Hanna was hired in 1978 at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. When hired he set as his top priority to increase attendance and build interest in the Columbus Zoo. He started by offering educational and entertaining events. In 1983 he was invited to appear on Good Morning America, and then a few years later he appeared on Letterman's show several times each year.
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Jack Nicklaus Museum>>
Jack Nicklaus is one of America's greatest golfers. The Jack Nicklaus Museum pays homage to Columbus' hometown golf hero. The museum documents Nicklaus' career as a golfer, course designer, businessman, and family man. Located in the heart of The Ohio State University sports complex, the vast collection of artifacts.
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Columbus Buggy
Before the Buggyworks Condos in downtown Columbus existed, there was the "Columbus Buggy Company." The Columbus Buggy was the largest producer of horse-drawn buggies in the country. Located near the former Ohio State Penitentiary, now the Nationwide Arena. Columbus Buggy was founded by C.D. Firestone in 1875.
But that was just one of 20 buggy manufacturers located in Central Ohio. That led to Columbus being called the Buggy Capital of the World.
As demand for buggies began to decline, the company switched to making automobiles. In 1902 it began building an electric-powered carriage. Five years later it added gasoline-powered vehicles to its line. Eddy Rickenbacker was an design engineer that worked closely with Harvey Firestone, C.D. Firestone's nephew. Later Harvey Firestone would found the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company.
Ohio's Major Regions...
Ohio is a diverse state from rolling hills to flat planes with each region offering a variety of interesting locations and things to do, see and experience. For a quick intro of each region, click on the map below.
Central Ohio Metro Parks
The Metro Parks system of green spaces in Central Ohio provide more than 100 miles of trails, bike or jogging paths. There are 15 Metro Parks in the area.
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