Botanica: The Wichita Gardens

Growing from 4 gardens in 1987 to 29 in 2015, Botanica, The Wichita Gardens has become a regional attraction. The dream of a botanical garden in Wichita started in the early 1970s with John Firsching, superintendent of landscape and forestry with the Board of Park Commissioners, and in 1987 the gardens opened on the site of Wichita's Sim Park. This book tells the story of the people, events, and stories that have shaped Botanica into Wichita's garden. Included are images of Botanica throughout the gardens' 28-year history and the earlier history of Sim Park, many of which have never been published before.

About the author

Keith Wondra is a local author and award-winning photographer. His previous books include From the Land of Andalusia to the Wheat Fields of Kansas: A History of Wichita's Historic Orpheum Theatre, Kansas: In the Heart of Tornado Alley, and "Where the Old West Comes to Life" The Story of Old Cowtown Museum.

Product details

• Authors: Keith Wondra
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2015
• EAN: 9781467114097
• ISBN: 978-1-4671-1409-7
• No. of pages: 96
• Dimensions: 162 mm x 232 mm x 1 mm
• Weight: 404 g
• Series: Images of Modern America; Images of Modern America
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous