Topic: Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
Blue iguana sculpture marks entryway to Botanic park
A 600-pound Cayman Blue Iguana statue has been donated to the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park in North Side by two Wisconsin artists. The larger-than-life concrete and rebar sculpture has been placed at the park’s entrance as a star attraction to welcome visitors.
Contest puts spotlight on conservation
Students across Cayman are being invited to take part in a contest that will have the winners take part in the release of juvenile Cayman parrots into the wild this March. The Department of Environment, the Cayman Turtle Centre will be holding its annual Cayman parrot release on March 3.
Perfect weather makes for another successful family fun day
With the sun shining and cool breezes blowing, the Queen Elizabeth II Park in North Side was the scene of another successful family fun day, which was held in partnership with the Garden Club of Grand Cayman. A steady stream of close to 800 visitors passed through the park gates.
Garden Club of Grand Cayman gets set to celebrate 60th anniversary
As part of its 60th anniversary celebrations, the Garden Club of Grand Cayman is partnering with the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic park for a fundraising event. “… We are proud to present a fun-filled family day this Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Botanic Park,” said the park’s manager, John Lawrus.
‘Queen of Orchids’: World’s largest orchid blooms in Cayman
The ‘Queen of Orchids’, Grammatophyllum speciosum, is starting to bloom at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. “Currently the flower spike is 3 to 5 feet in length, and may reach up to 7 to 8 feet in length,” said the park’s general manager, John Lawrus.
8-year-old donates birthday money to Botanic Park
The new Children’s Garden at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park recently received a boost from a local youngster, its youngest donor yet. At his 8th birthday party held on Sept. 18, Kaz Conolly Basdeo requested that friends give a small donation to the Children’s Garden at the Botanic Park rather than giving presents.
Children’s garden hopes to bring a science book to life
A new project planned for the Botanic Park has Cayman’s young people firmly at heart. Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park’s proposed Children’s Garden will be located close to the visitor center, allowing for quick and easy admission
Blue iguanas hatching at National Trust
Volunteers and staff put the plastic containers in the bottom of a bathtub before opening them up to meet Cayman’s newest blue iguanas. The endangered reptiles, as soon as they’re released from the containers that once protected the iguana eggs, start scrambling up the sides of the bathtub, following their natural instinct to find somewhere to hide.
Blue iguanas getting ready to hatch
It’s blue iguana nesting season, and from early indications there should be plenty of baby iguanas hatching over the next few months.
New Botanic Park rates aimed at wooing locals
It is now more affordable for Cayman Islands residents to visit North Side’s Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
District updates: Mastic springs into fall
One of Grand Cayman’s more popular tourist attractions is exhibiting its “fall” appearance.
Earth Day at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
We can think of no better place to visit for Earth Day than the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park in North Side.
Celebrate Earth Day at the botanic park
North Side’s Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park will be marking Earth Day with a family friendly fair and plant sale this weekend.
Orchid show draws crowd
More than 900 people flocked to the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park at the weekend to attend the annual Orchid Show.
Orchids bloom at Botanic Park show
Whether you are an avid gardener looking for advice on how to make the most of growing orchids at home, or if you just want to view the beautiful selection of orchids at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, this weekend’s Orchid Show is a fantastic opportunity to do both. Visitors can also buy their favorite variety to take home.
Beautiful bloom at Botanic Park
The Queen of Orchids, Grammatophyllum speciosum, is starting to bloom at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, General Manager John Lawrus said.
Family Fun Day at Botanic Park
The weather cooperated for the highly anticipated Family Fun Day at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park in North Side.
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