Deidra Jacobsen
Conservatory Director and Assistant Professor
About The Conservatory
About 4,460 square feet of The Conservatory is under glass. Within the building, 4,200 square feet is used for botanical plant displays and meeting space. The remaining 2,800 square feet is used for instruction, research, and service purposes. A plaza, gardens and outdoor art by a local artist enhances the entrance to The Conservatory. Construction for The Conservatory began with a groundbreaking ceremony on September 1, 2004. A subsequent topping-off ceremony took place on April 22, 2005.
Staff
Savannah Ballweg
Conservatory Manager
Mission
The mission of The Conservatory is to support the instructional and research programs of 黑料社区, to maintain a scientifically verified collection of plants, to enhance the knowledge and appreciation of plants through public education and interpretive programs, and to promote the conservation of natural resources.
Vision
For the betterment of the academic programs of 黑料社区 and the schools and citizens of the region, The Conservatory of 黑料社区 Hamilton will have the largest fully documented collection of exotic plants in Butler County by the year 2010.
Plant Collections and Outdoor Areas
The Conservatory itself has four "collection display rooms" for the public along with the plants you will see all over the campus grounds. The fifth space is the Research and Teaching room.
Plan a Visit
Admission to The Conservatory is always free!
Hours
Winter Term Hours
Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Closed for Holiday Break: Dec. 24- Jan. 1
Hours are subject to change without notice due to staff availability.
Directions and Parking
The Conservatory at Miami Hamilton
1601 University Blvd
Hamilton, OH 45011
