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John R. Oishei Foundation
October 24, 2011 The John R. Oishei Foundation has extended a generous core improvements grant to the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Society, Inc. in the amount of $200,000. The Botanical Gardens will use these funds to update its Strategic Plan and support the growth of educational programs and horticultural exhibit offerings. The grant funds from the John R. Oishei Foundation will also help sustain and enhance the tremendous growth the Botanical Gardens has experienced in admission, membership, shows and events. By attracting new audiences and educating more children, the Botanical Gardens is properly positioned to evolve as the...