RBG in Hamilton Ready to Close Its Doors

The Royal Botanical Garden in Hamiton may close its doors on July 31st if it cannot secure the additional $1.7 million needed for annual operating funds from the provincial government in Ontario.

The date would coincide with the garden's peak revenue point of the year, to ensure the payment of employee severances. Provincial politicians support the garden, but declare that the province has no more money to give.

Links:

Botanical Gardens May Close - in the Toronto Star

UPDATE: In an open letter to friends and supporters of the Royal Botanical Garden, Grant Walsh denies media reports that the gardens are to close by July 31. However, he does state that if funding is not in place by that date, “then the Board has to make some serious decisions”.

Read more: Open letter to friends and supporters of RBG

Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 4:11 PM on June 2, 2004

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