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1 PROGRAM AND MAP Presented by: Additional support from: fairchild tropical botanic garden

2 WELCOME to the 23 nd Annual International Mango Festival 10 Easy Steps for Growing the BEST MANGOS In Your Own Garden Choose a mango variety that you like. Purchase one of the Curators Choice mango trees and learn how to care for it during Fairchild s lectures and workshops. Plant the mango tree in full sun for best fruit production. Water the tree once a week until well-established (about one to three months). Do not irrigate after establishment. This will increase diseases, negatively impact flowering and lower fruit quality. Mulch new plantings to begin creating an organic source of nitrogen for your mango. Fertilize lightly with potassium (0-0-50) and chelated iron two months after planting. Begin tipping branches at 20 in the first year and continue for the life of the tree. (Tipping is cutting the tips of the branches to encourage multiple branching.) Prune trees for size control after each year s harvest, and annually thin major limbs within the canopy to improve fruit color, disease and production. Harvest fruit when mature on the tree and store for proper ripening. Scan this QR Code for a video on how to prune your mango tree. For more information, visit www. fairchildgarden.org/mangocare. fairchild tropical botanic garden

3 from the director Welcome to the 23rd Annual International Mango Festival! This year we celebrate an incredible 23 years of paying homage to one of the world s most important fruits, allowing you to sample a wide range of mango flavors, cuisine and culture along the way. The theme of this year s mango festival celebrates the Mangos of Jamaica, and through our talks, workshops and displays you will learn how Jamaica cultivates and enjoys some of the most desirable mango varieties. The first mangos were cultivated in India more than 2,000 years ago, and since that time they have grown to be cultivated throughout the tropics. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has the world s greatest mango collection, with nearly 600 varieties cultivated at our scientific and outreach facility, The Fairchild Farm. No other mango collection in the world includes as many varieties from as many parts of the globe. From this great diversity of the world s mangos we are able to offer you the best flavors and trees for South Florida. This year, our mango experts, Dr. Richard Campbell and Dr. Noris Ledesma, have selected and made available to you 13 Curators Choice varieties of mango trees originating in Jamaica, Trinidad, Panama, India, Thailand, Mexico and right here in Florida. They have been chosen based on quality and performance in our local growing conditions. Along with the world s greatest selection of mango trees and fruit, we also present more information on mangos than you can find anywhere else, including lectures on how to care for mango trees in South Florida, how to maintain them in even the smallest yard and ways to include mangos in your cooking. You can also learn from our scientists about their latest, cutting-edge research on mango DNA. The annual mango harvest is our reward for braving the hot, stormy summers in South Florida. We hope you enjoy our annual celebration and realize just how far the mango has come. Best Regards, Carl E. Lewis, Ph.D. Director

4 curator s choice 23 nd Annual International Mango Festival The Mangos of Jamaica Photos by Richard J. Campbell and Noris Ledesma. Dr. Richard J. Campbell, and Dr. Noris Ledesma, our Curators of Tropical Fruit, have carefully selected mango cultivars well-suited to contemporary conditions. These cultivars represent a new generation of mangos with superior horticultural traits. We have featured mangos from the far reaches of the world; each location with its own unique genetic mix, particular look, flavor and texture. Our 22-year tour of the mango world has been full of adventure, lore and of course taste. We have been taken to Asia and Africa, North and South America and now we have come back to South Florida and to Fairchild. We are ready to speak of the Fairchild brand of mango. This brand celebrates the diversity of the fruit, as well as a future for the mango limited only by our imagination and genetic diversity. We have well over 600 mango varieties thriving at The Fairchild Farm. Each variety is unique and worthy of appreciation on its own merits. The living collection holds the secrets of a world of mangos as well as the very future of this fruit through each variety s unique genetic code Curators Choice Selections: Angie (Florida) Angie was selected for home garden and estate agriculture in South Florida due to its compact growth habit, disease tolerance and overall fruit quality. The fruit are oblong and saffron yellow with Indian orange blush on the sun-exposed shoulders. The skin is smooth and without visible lenticels. The flesh is tangerine orange and without fiber. The flavor is classified in the Alphonso class of mangos with a deep sweetness and sophisticated profile rich in apricot. The disease tolerance is excellent and given its early season it often can be harvested before the rainy season in South Florida. The tree is semi-dwarf and highly manageable with annual pruning. Size can be maintained with consistent production. The tree is easy to grow if nitrogen is kept low and the tree is not over-watered or grown in soils prone to flooding or with a high watertable.

5 Blackie (Jamaica) Blackie is an heirloom cultivar from Jamaica. The fruit are small in size, ranging from eight to ten ounces. The skin color is a dark green that appears black, prompting its name in Spanish of Prieto. Within this dark green exterior lies a deep orange flesh, and considerable fiber. If the fruit is rolled on a table to release the juice for drinking, or the consumer is accepting of some inconvenience, a rich, sweet and spicy flavor will be the reward, well worth the effort to be sure. Blackie remains an important local market mango in Jamaica. So, if you find yourself in Jamaica, or in the presence of the tree in another land, take advantage of this chance to taste one of the essences of the Caribbean. Bombay (Jamaica) Bombay is a traditional selection from Jamaica. As the name would suggest, it most likely originated from seeds brought to the island by early immigrants from India. The fruit are similar in shape, taste and habit to the Paheri of India and Pirie or Pairi recognized in other Caribbean and mango-producing locations. The fruit range from ten to 12 ounces and are a deep green color when fully ripe. When exposed to the sun they often develop a red shoulder. The skin is smooth, and the flesh is a deep orange, melting and juicy with little fiber. The flavor is rich and spicy, reminiscent of the finest of the Indian dessert types. The trees typically bear only a few fruit each year due to its susceptibility to diseases; however, in local markets in the Caribbean they can fetch high prices. Cogshall (Florida) Cogshall was selected on Pine Island, Florida in the 1940s for its small tree size, good production, taste, texture and beauty. It remained a local favorite for many years, but due to the softness of its flesh, it never became a commercial success. The color is an eye-catching yellowishorange, overlaid with a brilliant crimson blush. The soft, completely fiberless flesh has an excellent rich, spicy and aromatic flavor, which is sure to please even the most finicky of mango connoisseurs. The fruit and trees have good tolerance to fungal diseases. Fruit should be handled with care, as they are easily damaged due to the thin skin and soft flesh. The Cogshall tree remains small and compact and with minimal pruning can be maintained at a height and spread of six feet or less. Such a tree will easily produce 30 to 40 pounds of fruit while retaining health and vigor. The fruit is not available commercially outside of South Florida, and even within this region it is extremely difficult to find. East Indian (Jamaica) East Indian is a traditional juice mango selected in Jamaica, but not well known outside of the island nation. East Indian fruit are oblong, with a smooth skin and a heavy wax coating. They weigh from 12 to 20 ounces and are greenish to bright yellow with a red blush on the shoulders of the fruit, overlaid by large white dots. The deep orange flesh is firm and juicy, with abundant coarse fiber throughout. The flavor is rich, aromatic and spicy, but the fiber makes it difficult to eat out of hand. Due to the fiber, East Indian is usually used for fresh juices that are consumed immediately. The rich, spicy flavor makes a truly exceptional juice. These fruit are only rarely available in specialty stores in the United States or Europe.

6 Emerald (Florida) Emerald was selected for home garden and estate agriculture in South Florida due to its disease tolerance and overall fruit quality. The fruit range from ten to twelve ounces and are a deep green color when fully ripe. When exposed to the sun they often develop a red shoulder. The skin is smooth, and the flesh is a deep orange, melting and juicy with little fiber. The flavor is rich and spicy, reminiscent of the finest of the Indian dessert types. The fruit can be deeply scored around the middle and twisted to separate. Graham (Trinidad) Graham is a descendent of Julie, selected in Trinidad. The fruit is oval, with a flattened base and rounded apex. The stem is petite and set in a shallow depression, reminiscent of Julie. The fruit ripen from mid-july to August to a bright yellow, rarely with a slight pink blush. The skin is thick and tough and tolerant of rough handling. The flesh is completely fiberless, deep orange, soft and juicy with a sweet, rich and aromatic flavor. During the late summer, a finer-flavored mango would be hard to locate. Graham is similar to Julie, both in its growth habit and fruit shape. However, it grows better in moist, humid conditions, typical in South Florida. The tree is compact, and with annual pruning can be maintained with a size and spread of eight or less, perfect for the space-limited homeowner. The fruit are larger than Julie and fruiting is more dependable. Julie (Jamaica) Julie is a traditional dessert cultivar of Jamaica, widely grown throughout the island, but not widely known beyond its shores. The fruit have a flattened, oval shape and an irregular skin surface with a light waxy layer. The fruit are small, weighing around eight to ten ounces. When ripe they are a green to burnt orange color, with a red blush on the sun-exposed shoulder. The orange flesh is juicy and completely without fiber, with a deep, rich and spicy flavor. Julie should be eaten as quickly as possible following ripening, as its quality declines rapidly. Within Jamaica, Julie has long been a favorite of the people due to its superior flavor. Fairchild (Panama) Fairchild was selected by Dr. David Fairchild and his family in the early 1900s while in the Panama Canal Zone. The small, oblong fruit have lemon yellow skin at maturity in June and July. The juicy, fiber-free flesh is deep orange and aromatic, with a rich, spicy flavor. Fairchild always ranks among the top cultivars in public evaluations at the Mango Festival. The tree and fruit are highly tolerant of disease and fruit well under humid conditions, making it a natural for South Florida. The tree is among the most ornamental of mangos, with its compact shape and deep green color. It can be maintained at a height and spread of eight feet or less, perfect for those with a modest-sized home garden.

7 Mallika (India) Mallika is a hybrid between Neelum and Dasheri, and is considered among the best of the new generation of Indian dessert mangos. The tree is semi-dwarf, making it attractive to mango growers outside of India, who are always looking for new niche markets around the world. The bright yellow fruit are a flattened oblong shape, with a rounded base and an irregular, non-waxy skin. When properly ripened, the pasty but completely fiber-free flesh is a deep orange, with an intensely sweet, rich and highly aromatic flavor. Mallika fruit are harvested mature-green, before they break color on the tree and should be stored at a temperature of no less than 70 F for two-to-three weeks for proper ripening. In this manner their ultimate eating quality will be achieved. The fruit can be refrigerated after complete ripening, but not before. Nam Doc Mai (Thailand) Nam Doc Mai is among the best dessert mangos of Thailand, with an exceptional appearance and eating quality. The fruit are long and slender and ripe fruit range from a green to canary-yellow, rarely with a reddish blush on the sun-exposed shoulder. The flesh is soft and juicy, with a sweet and aromatic flavor. Nam Doc Mai has no fiber. In Thailand and throughout much of Asia, it encompasses what is most desired in terms of versatility and quality. It is used while mature green for dipping in sauces and for making sweet preserves and pickles. When ripe, they have a smooth, silky texture and extreme sweetness and bouquet. It has found a home in the Caribbean, where it grows and fruits well. Rosigold (Florida) Rosigold is a local selection of Southeast Asian heritage. It is the answer to those who just cannot wait for the mango season to arrive, because the fruit ripen from middle to late March. The fruit are a bright yellow, with crimson and red highlights on the sun-exposed shoulders. The skin is thick, tender and adhesive to the soft, melting and juicy deep-orange flesh. The flavor is rich, aromatic and sweet, with a hint of the Asian Tropics. There is no fiber in the silky flesh. The tree is small, manageable and highly productive and can be kept at eight feet, while maintaining proper health and fruiting. Blooming often occurs in successive waves throughout the winter, resulting in a multi-harvest fruiting season. There is a need to thin fruit in most years to improve fruit size and quality. Manilita (Mexico) Manilta is a selection of Manila from the Pacific Coast of Mexico. The fruit are small and elongated and the color is an eye-catching pastel red, which covers all but the nose of the fruit. The flesh is light yellow and silky-smooth, with a pleasing sweet and uncomplicated flavor. It is perfect for eating out of hand, for slicing and for dehydrating. The fruit ripen early in the mango season, allowing the grower to get a jump on the season. It is often the earliest red mango to ripen in Florida. The tree is dwarf and disease resistant and is perfectly suited for container or patio production. Tree size can be maintained at seven feet or less in height and four feet in spread. Production is not heavy, but ample harvests can be maintained with proper care.

8 The Fairchild Farm: Home for the Living Mango Collection S.W. 248 Street, Homestead, Florida Phone Fax Since 2003, The Fairchild Farm has been the home to the world s best collection of mangos. More than 600 mango varieties, and over 30 mangifera species have been collected and curated through a collective 30-year effort and are the basis for scientific discovery, as well as used for home gardens, estates and large-scale commercial agriculture throughout the world. The collections are the result of an intensive, organized effort of the research scientists of the Tropical Fruit Program at Fairchild going door-to-door and garden-to-garden to collect the most outstanding selections of tropical fruit from the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. This effort into the collection of clonal tropical fruit varieties is among the most ambitious of its kind found throughout the modern world. Growing alongside our mangos, we have diverse collections of West Indian avocados, mamey sapote, sapodilla, canistel, jackfruit and Spanish lime. The Fairchild Farm serves as the headquarters for the activities of the Tropical Fruit Program, receiving local and international growers in search of the latest growing techniques, as well as residents and visitors seeking the perfect fruit.

9 program at-a-glance All Weekend MANGO TASTING AND FLAVOR EVALUATIONS Corbin A 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Help us decide which mango will reign supreme this year! There is a $1.00 charge to enter the tasting room and tastings are available while supplies last. MANGO ART EXHIBIT AND BOOK SIGNING Science Village View mango artwork by artist Julio Figueroa and pick up a signed copy of Mango. Verde, Maduro, Pinton by Armando Belloso and Rafael Belloso. MANGOS OF THE WORLD DISPLAY Garden House Experience the largest mango collection in the world! Our staggering display offers a beautiful journey through the differences between mangos. Learn how mango colors, shapes and aromas differ from region to region. INTERNATIONAL FRUIT MARKET Garden House Lawn Pick up delicious ready-to-eat mangos from all over the world. More than 100 varieties of Fairchild Mangos will be available to purchase, as well as Champagne mangos from India and various mangos from Puerto Rico. MANGO SMOOTHIES Garden House Lawn Enjoy our famous mango smoothies made from mango pulp fresh from The Fairchild Farm. TROPICAL FRUITS OF THE RAINFOREST Rainforest Plaza Learn about the tropical fruits that come from rainforests and other stories of this unique ecosystem! MANGO MEDICS Cycad Circle Our mango medics and experts are on hand to answers any questions you may have about our mango trees. Is your tree not fruiting? Have questions about an ailing tree? Stop by and let our medics come to the rescue.

10 program at-a-glance WHOLE FOODS MARKET MANGO BEER SAMPLING Cycad Vista 11:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. $35 each MANGOVILLE Garden House Lawn & South Florida Butterfly Garden Pick up artisan mango products and treats from local vendors. A Touch of Ecuador, Panama hats and ponchos, Agri Valley, Inc., mango pickers, Angie s Vanilla, vanilla culinary and body care products, Astoria Designs, body scarves, Candles by Fatima, handmade soy candles, Crushable Seagrass Hats, crushable hats and mango peeler, Delightful Bites, mango marmalade, jam, chutney and butter, In Your Face Delights, raw, vegan fruit and nut treats, Karen s Kreations, mango bread, jam, salsa, and tapenade, Keez Beez, raw mango honey, Mango House Collective, mango cookbooks and vintage, mango-inspired items, Marcie Ziv, Artist, gardem sculptures, Market Baskets and Hats, baskets, hats and tunics, PLP Natural Products, natural pesticides, Sassy Palate, sassy sauces, spreads, splashes and syrups, Sweet Baker Street, Inc., granola with dried mango and ginger, Tambela Natural Soap, artisan soap, Tortuga Rum Cake Company, rum cakes. Mango Tree Sales (while supplies last) Dr. Richard J. Campbell and Dr. Noris Ledesma, the Curators of Tropical Fruit, have carefully selected the best mango varieties in the world. Trees are approximately three feet tall, growing in a two gallon plastic container. For your convenience, a tree holding area is available. Sorry, we cannot pre-sell, hold or ship trees.

11 program at-a-glance Saturday, July 11 MANGO MORNING SAMPLING (Saturday only) Garden House 9:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Stop in to sample Miami s best mango dishes and products. Mango bites will include: crisp green mango salad from Bangkok Cuisine, delicious mango pies from Kenny s Great Pies, tasty mini mango cream puffs from Joanna s Marketplace, raw mango blossom honey from Keez Beez, mango mousse from Temple, and California quinoa salad from Whole Foods Market. COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS Sponsored by Whole Foods Market Cycad Vista 11:00 a.m. Gluten Free Mango Crisp (vegan, soy-free) Mariana Cortez, Bunnie Cakes 12:00 p.m. Jamaican Shrimp & Mango Curry, Macadamia Nut Mango Rice and Mango Chow Allen Susser, Chef Allen s 1:00 p.m. California Quinoa and Mango Salad Courtney Kohout, Whole Foods Market Coral Gables MANGO LECTURES Garden House 1:00 p.m. The Mangos of Jamaica Richard Campbell, Ph.D., FTBG* 1:30 p.m. Fruit Hunting for the Future of Mango Noris Ledesma, Ph.D., FTBG 2:00 p.m. Mango Planting and Young Tree Care Jeff Wasielewski, Miami-Dade County Cooperative Extension Service 2:50 p.m. Pruning in the Whole Landscape Richard Campbell, Ph.D., FTBG 3:00 p.m. The Mangos of the World Richard Campbell, Ph.D., FTBG and Noris Ledesma, Ph.D., FTBG MUSIC OF THE MANGO LANDS 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Whainy Bee Steel Drums 12:00-2:00 p.m. Pablio Black 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sound Movement Band *Bold names are Fairchild s experts.

12 program at-a-glance Sunday, July 12 COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS Sponsored by Whole Foods Market Cycad Vista 11:00 a.m. Mango Macadamia Muffins Loren Pulitzer, Meals that Heal 12:00 p.m. Gorgeous Greek Mango Salad Tanya Roberts, Tango Mango Events 1:00 p.m. Mango Soup with Curry Chickpea and Spiced Corvina Hugh Sinclair, Chef Irie WORKSHOPS Cycad Circle 10:00 a.m. Grafting Mangos Noris Ledesma, Ph.D., FTBG* 11:00 a.m. Mango Planting and Young Tree Care Jeff Wasielewski, Miami-Dade County Cooperative Extension Service 12:00 p.m. Mango Pruning Erik Teitig, Pine Island Nursery 1:00 p.m. Pest and Disease Management in Mango Tomas Ayala, Ph.D., USDA FAMILY YOGA WITH RINA YOGA Bottom of Bailey Palm Glade 11:00 a.m. Stop by for classes fit for all levels that will strengthen and stretch the body and mind for overall well-being. (Sunday only) MUSIC OF THE MANGO LANDS 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Whainy Bee Steel Drums 12:00-2:00 p.m. Pluto (Pluto Shervignton) 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sound Movement Band Mango Tree Sales 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Pluto (Pluto Shervignton) MANGO AUCTION (Sunday only) Garden House 2:00 p.m. Watch the action heat up at the world s only mango auction while bidding on your favorite mangos! Join Dr. Richard Campbell for a journey through the exciting world of mangos. What will be the best mango variety available at this year s auction? Stop in to find out and experience this truly unique auction.

13 mango eats and treats Mango Eats and Treats Garden House Lawn and South Florida Butterfly Garden Nibble on delicious mango dishes whipped up by local vendors. Check out some of their most popular mango dishes below, but don t miss out on their full menus! Prices vary. Bangkok Cuisine: green mango salad and mango sticky rice BillyBob s Corn: roasted corn with spicy mango butter Casa Paella: traditional paella with a mango twist Chef Allen Susser: tasty wraps and rolls featuring mango Eat Da Bone BBQ: mango-topped BBQ Eccolo Pops: mango gelato and popsicles Flip s Country Kettle Corn: kettle corn and mango lemonade Gaby s Farm: mango ice cream Gerbaud Bakery: mango pastries and juice Greek Food: authentic gyros, souvlaki and Greek mango salad Karts of All Kinds: mango Italian ice M & R Caribbean Conch: savory Jamaican dishes and mango cake Mangoade, Why Not?: mango shakes Mom & Pop s Hawaiian Shave Ice: mango Hawaiian shave ice Native Conch: conch fritters, crab sliders and mango bread Pollo Tropical: mango iced tea Schnebly Winery: mango wine slushies Victoria s Flavors: mango bubble tea Get your smoothie! $3.00 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Garden House Lawn

14 23rd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AT FAIRCHILD JULY 11-12, 2015 Old Cutler Rd Vine Pergola Arts Center Amazonica Pool Tropical Flower Garden Visitor Parki Visitor Cen Pandanus Lak Lawn Old Cutler Rd Sunken Garden Palmetum Staff Parking Cycad Circle Garden House Arboretum Spiny Forest of Madagascar Gatehouse Tram Plaza Allée and Overlook Corbin Garden House Lawn Butterfly Garden Learning Garden Hammock Lake Mulch Path Bailey Palm Glade Glade Lake Amphitheater Lowlands Entrance Pandanus L Lowlan (Lowlands P Rainforest Davis House Edible Garden Tropical Plant Conservatory and Rare Plant House and Tropical Fruit Pavilion Wings of the Tropics Exhibit, The Glasshouse Café and Science Village GARDEN HOUSE Mangos of the World Cultivar Display Mango Lectures (Saturday) Mango Bites (Saturday) Mango Auction (Sunday) GARDEN HOUSE LAWN International Fruit Market Mango Smoothies Mango Eats and Treats Music First Aid CORBIN BUILDING Mango Sampling SOUTH FLORIDA BUTTERLY GARDEN Mangoville Mango Eats and Treats NEAR CYCA Mango Work (Sunday) Mango Medi Mango Tree (Tree holdi

15 SERVICES Entrance/Exit Information Food & Beverage Water Fountain The Shop at Fairchild Tram Stop Wi-fi Spot Vista Automatic External Defibrillator Map Restrooms Chickee ATM ng ter e Mangrove Lake Fan Palm Lake Pine Rocklands Lost Lake Palm Savannah Round Lake Vee Lake ake Center Lake ds arking) Palm Collection Jewels of the Caribbean Royal Palm Lake Bamboo Collection Coconut Lake Palm Collection Coconut Palm Collection Keys Coastal Habitat D CIRCLE shops cs Sales ng area) THE EDIBLE GARDEN AT THE TROPICAL FRUIT PAVILION Mango Kids Tropical Yoga with Rina Yoga CYCAD VISTA Mango Cooking Demonstrations Beer Tasting MangoKids BAILEY PALM GLADE Tropical Yoga with Rina Yoga Presented by: Additional support from: For the safety of our guests, trams tours will NOT run during the International Mango Festival. Transportation will be available continuously.

16 fairchild s 16th annual mango brunch Special thanks to all of our 16th Annual Mango Brunch Chefs Your support of the mango festival cannot go unmentioned. We thank you for your dedication and delicious creations! Chef Allen Susser The Cafe at Books & Books Chefs Frank Randazzo and Andrea Curto-Randazzo Creative Tastes Catering and Event Productions Jimmy Carey Jimmy z Kitchen Mike Fischetti Ortanique on the Mile Chef Kareem Anguin The Oceanaire Seafood Room Chef Kris Wessel Oolite Restaurant and Bar Our annual Mango Brunch is the culinary event of the mango season! Only the king of all tropical fruits, the mango, has the ability to bring Miami s top chefs together under one roof. The Mango Brunch is a celebration of our love for mangos and the many different ways they can be incorporated into a meal. This is a ticketed event: $100, Fairchild members $125, Non-members

17 mang kids What s Growing On? Cycad Vista All Weekend! Cycad Vista Join us for face-painting, crafts, mango poetry and much more! Mangos come in all shapes and sizes and so do seeds! Learn about the great diversity of seeds ranging,from the tiniest orchid seeds to the gigantic coco de mer. Join us for seed dissection at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to discover the incredible secrets they hold. Explore the Evolutionary Timeline of Plants All Day Through a variety of hands-on activities, explore the evolutionary timeline of plants. Compare and contrast the differences and similarities between algae, mosses, ferns, conifers and flowering plants; all members of the plant kingdom. Get you hands dirty with hands-on, educational activities!

18 CLASSES AT FAIRCHILD July through December Registration is open! Mango Medics Near Cycad Circle Our Mango Medics and experts are on hand to answer any questions you may have about your mango trees. Is your tree not fruiting? Have questions about an ailing tree? Stop by and let our medics come to the rescue! fairchild tropical botanic garden Not to be missed, the WORLD S ONLY Mango Auction Sunday, July 12, 2:00 p.m. Garden House Enjoy the excitement of the world s only mango auction while bidding on your favorite mangos. Join Dr. Richard Campbell for a journey through the exciting world of mangos. What incredible mangos will be available at this year s auction? Stop in to find out and experience this truly unique auction!

19 THE SHOP AT FAIRCHILD Visitor Center Don t forget to visit The Shop at Fairchild for an array of mangoinspired products: pruners, dried fruit and sauces, home accessories and books, including The Fruit Hunters, the book used as the basis for the exciting documentary starring Fairchild s own tropical fruit experts. The Shop at Fairchild also has fair trade products, unique gifts, cuisine selections, handbags, jewelry and the best botanical book selection in South Florida. MEMBERS DAY PLANT SALE Saturday and Sunday October 3 and 4, :30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In conjunction with b rd festival Thursday through Sunday October 1, 2, 3 and 4, :30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In partnership with Tropical Audubon Society (TAS) Bird Festival at Fairchild is made possible by the generous support of the James A. Kushlan Bird Conservation Program. fairchild tropical botanic garden

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26 Membership Categories We have expanded and added membership categories to better fit your needs: Individual Admits one adult Dual Admits two adults Family Admits two adults and children of members (17 and under) Grandparents Admits two adults and grandchildren of members (17 and under) Family and Friends Admits four adults and children of members (17 and under) Sustaining Admits four adults and children of members (17 and under). Receives six gift admission passes ($150 value) Signature Admits four adults and children of members (17 and under). Receives eight gift admission passes ($200 value) $90 $110 $135 $125 $170 $250 $500 Membership Special During the Mango Festival Become a member TODAY, and you will receive a special gift (while supplies last) and your admission ticket will be deducted from the membership price. For inquires, please visit one of the membership tables at any of the admission points. Membership AT FAIRCHILD Your Benefits... Free daily admission throughout the year Free admission to all daytime events and art exhibitions Free parking Free admission to the Wings of the Tropics Exhibit Free admission to all Members only events, including Members Lectures, Moonlight Tours, the Members Day Plant Sale and select Members only evening events Quick Admit at all admission points Early admission to select plant sales and events Subscription to the award-winning magazine, The Tropical Garden Discounts to all ticketed day or evening events Discounts at The Shop at Fairchild Discounts and priority registrations to adult education classes and seminars Discounts to kids summer camps Discounts on a wide variety of products and services from participating Branch Out Partners Free or discounted admission** to nearly 300 botanic gardens, arboreta and conservatories through reciprocal programs (**certain restrictions may apply) For more information, please call the Membership Department at , ext or visit

27 Thank you Fairchild volunteers More than 300 volunteers support Fairchild s International Mango Festival. Thanks to each and every one of you who work so hard to make the festival a success. Your bright smiles and friendly greetings make every visitor feel welcome, and your hard work is appreciated by all. We re proud to have you with us! To learn more about becoming a Fairchild volunteer and how you can help the Garden grow, come to one of our Volunteer Information Days. Saturday, August 22, 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 1:00 p.m. For reservations and additional information please call , ext Can t make it this time? Additional Volunteer Information Days will be held in January. We hope to see you soon! Fairchild would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of the 23 nd Annual International Mango Festival Presenting sponsor Whole Foods Market Williamson Automotive Jamaica Tourist Board Simply Natural Investments New York Life Additional support from Ciruli Brothers Kendall Toyta Martex Lexus of Kendall USDA Island Expert Travel South Miami Hospital We regret any omissions or errors due to printing deadlines.

28 Our mission is to save tropical plant diversity by exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants; fundamental to this task is inspiring a greater knowledge and love for plants and gardening so that all can enjoy the beauty and bounty of the tropical world. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is supported by contributions from members and friends, and in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Arts Council, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissions, and with the support of The City of Coral Gables. Photos by Morgan Brooks/FTBG and Gaby Orihuela/FTBG.