In celebration of Earth Day, GE Appliances makes a “giant” donation to fund sustainability education.
GE Appliances recently announced a $30,000 donation that will be given over a total of three years, which will establish the business as the Sustainability Education Sponsor for the “Forest Giants in a Giant Forest.” The artistic installation at Bernheim Forest features three giant sculptures created from sustainable materials created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. The sculptures will eventually decompose and become part of the forest, nourishing new growth.
As a result of GE Appliances’ donation, 200 area public school students and East Chestnut YMCA summer camp students will receive scholarships to attend STEM field trips to see the installation. The funds will also allow Bernheim to add a part-time nature-based educator for each of the three years of the sponsorship.
As part of the sponsorship, GE Appliances’ employees will receive a $15 discount on an annual membership at Bernheim. In addition, employees will receive $2 vouchers to use on weekends (special events excluded) and the admission fee is waived on Fourth of July Weekend for all GE Appliances’ employees. Below is the information on how to access these opportunities.
Annual MembershipOffered for $35 annually instead of $50. Please use promo code GEA2019 with the link below to purchase an annual membership. An annual membership offers the following benefits:
- Free admission to nearly 300 botanical gardens throughout the US as part of the Reciprocal Gardens program. For an online list, please go see www.ahsgardening.org/rap.
- One free admission for the member and guest to attend a Bernheim program/class. Discounts on other programs/classes.
- Free discounted admission to Bernheim events.
- 10% discount in Bernheim’s gift shop or Isaac’s Café.
- Bernheim’s quarterly newsletter, the forest echo, delivered to member’s home.
- Complimentary one-year subscription to either Better Homes and Gardens or Martha Stewart Living (please redeem online: http://publicgardensmagoffer.com/).
https://9619.blackbaudhosting.com/9619/General-Membership-2 (please select Household Membership as your membership option)
Weekend Discount Voucher$2 voucher offered for weekend access. Admission is discounted to $3 per vehicle instead of $5 per vehicle. Must have the physical voucher and GEA Employee ID to gain access. Not for use during special events & holidays with the exception of July 4th weekend (first weekend in July for 2019, 2020, and 2021). Please pick up a voucher from the following people/locations:
- Tracy Jackson, AP1 D47 HR Office
- Latiece Hollinger, AP3 -110
- Shannon Fitzpatrick, AP3-207
- Kenny Yeager, AP4 D31 Mezz Offices
- Andrea Bartley, AP5
- Miranda Miller, AP35-1304
Free admission for the Fourth of July weekend (the first Saturday and Sunday of July in 2019, 2020, and 2021). Must have a GEA Employee ID to gain access.