Fairchild Wish List

Fairchild’s Wish List is a shopping list of items that will directly support our efforts in Conservation, Education, Horticulture and Research. Give a gift of a wish list item and support Fairchild’s mission of exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants. For additional information on our Fulfill a Fairchild Wish Program, please contact Donor Services at donorservices@fairchildgarden.org or at 305-667-1651 Ext. 3309.

For the Horticulture Team

• LCD Projector, $1,000
• 12 Golf-Cart Batteries, $1,200
• Walk-Behind Aerator, $1,500
• Software/Hardware for Accession Tag Embossing Machine, $2,600
• Plant Transport Van, $20,000

For Conservation, Research and the Online Herbarium

• Extra-Tall Tripod, $150
• Macro Zoom Lens for SLR Sony Camera, $800
• Digital SLR Camera, $1,000  Wish Fulfilled!
• Laptop Computer, $2,000
• New Display Giclee Prints on Canvas for Public Events, $2,000
• Ultra-Cold Freezer (DNA Bank), $6,000
• Laminar Flow Hood, $6,000  Wish Fulfilled!
• Plant Canopy Imager, $6,000
• Seed Germination Chamber, $8,500
• Mid-Size Pick-up Truck, $26,400

For the Research Library

• Large-Format Scanner, $2,600

For the Fairchild Farm

• Golf Cart, $7,000

For the Marketing and Communications Team

• Nikon Digital 22-24mm Super Wide Angle Lens, $900

For Special Events

• Energy-Efficient Washer/Dryer, $1,500
• Fully-equipped Commercial Kitchen for Visitor Center ~  Priceless

For Member and Donor Services

• Golf Cart, $7,000
• Laptop Computer/LCD Projector, $2,000 Wish Fulfilled!
• Digital SLR Camera, $1,000

For Education Programs

• 5 ipads or similar tablet computers, $2,500
• SMART Board, $2,000
• Solar Golf Cart Conversion Kit, $2,000
• Canon Double-sided Feeder Scanner, $3,000
• 5 sturdy Art Easels

For Volunteer Programs

• Digital SLR Camera, $1,500 Wish Fulfilled!

For Visitor Services

• Golf Cart, $7,000

For Lifelong Learning Program

• Laptop and LCD, $1,200
   

Wishes Granted

Fairchild would also like to thank the following individuals for their friendship and support. Thanks to you, many of our wishes have been fulfilled!

• Mr. and Mrs. Barry Myers: Laminar Flow Hood for the Molecular Lab
• Mrs. Geri A. Wegner: Digital Camera for the Conservation Department
• Mr. and Mrs. Clark Cook: Assistance with Improvements to the South Entrance Admission Booth
• Mr. Roger Jaar: Portable, Solar-Powered Generator for the Education Department
• Moyna Prince, in Memory of her Husband Edward J. Prince: High Resolution Scanner for the Herbarium
• ExxonMobil, in Honor of Shirley Berckmans: Ultra High-Resolution Microtek Large Format Scanner
• Mrs. Geri A. Wegner: Solar-powered, 8-seat Golf Cart
• Ms. Lane Park: Plant Cart/Trailer for the Horticulture Team
• Ms. Lorie Yanoshik: Digital SLR Camera for Volunteer Program