by Theresa Bramblett | Jun 1, 2012 | Grants
Montgomery was recently awarded a grant by the National Science Foundation. The grant will provide modern environmental controls for living plants to further enhance MBC’s collection for the scientific community. Quoting from the NSF’s evaluation: “This is one of the...
by Theresa Bramblett | Jan 31, 2012 | Grants
The Villagers awarded MBC a grant to support the restoration of the iconic entrance to Nell’s House. Many early photos and videos were taken using the door as a backdrop. Constructed in 1932, the wrought iron door was intended as a symbol of Montgomery’s love...
by Theresa Bramblett | Jul 6, 2011 | Grants
The Villagers of Coral Gables have supported many historic preservation projects around town, with four projects focused on the restoration of the Arthur Montgomery Guesthouse. The most recent project supported the replacement of thirteen windows. William Medellin,...
by Theresa Bramblett | May 9, 2011 | Grants, Research
This year Montgomery Botanical Center, along with FIU and the USDA, received a National Science Foundation grant titled, “Phylogeography and conservation genetics of the Caribbean Zamia clade.” This grant funding is supporting the investigation of patterns of genetic...
by Theresa Bramblett | Feb 28, 2011 | Grants, Research
The National Science Foundation has awarded a $457,530 grant to a team of scientists from Montgomery Botanical Center, Florida International University, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the New York Botanical Garden...
by Theresa Bramblett | Aug 1, 2010 | Grants
Montgomery Botanical Center is pleased to announce the initiation of the Martin-Rami Fund, which sponsors tree planting at MBC. The Martin-Rami Fund is the vision of Mrs. Beatriz Eugenia Cardona de Tessy – Genita, who shares the same commitment to living trees...
