Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2019

A.C. Buehler III A.C. Buehler III is at home in the gar- den his parents established at the Garden to address the needs of the dis- abled. He moves among raised beds bursting with owers and dips a nger into a horizontal fountain, the inter- rupted ow making watery patterns. “My father loved this fountain. See how it’s situated for people in wheel- chairs to access?” he asked. A.C. continues the legacy of his par- ents, A.C. Buehler, Jr. (Bert) and Patri- cia (Pat), along with his brother John, a Garden board member. Bert and Pat were convinced that gardening should be accessible to all, and they helped the Garden create an award-winning, enduring place of refuge and empower- ment. “Everyone should be able to experience horticulture. We’re proud to have been a part of the Garden’s vision for excellence.” — A.C. Buehler III Invest in the Future With your help, we can continue to in- spire and touch lives through the natural world, and work to protect and sustain our planet’s fragile ecosystem. Please consider a gift to ensure that the Garden you value has permanent support. How you can make a difference Your gift of $50,000 or more establishes a named endowed fund at the Garden. Your gift of any amount supports general endowment or a field of interest fund (such as science or the beauty of the Garden). For more information on giving options, please contact: Patty Shanahan Associate vice president of development (847) 835-6838 pshanaha@chicagobotanic.org 17