Shane Smith is
director (and a founder, in 1977) of the
Cheyenne Botanic Garden,
Wyoming's only public botanic garden. It is a people-oriented, solar heated
conservatory that employs seniors, youth at risk and handicapped
individuals. Under his directorship, the project has received recognition
awards from Presidents Reagan, Bush (senior) and Clinton for volunteerism
and social accomplishments. Smith also received the "Community Hero" award
from Wyoming Governor, Jim Geringer for his work with the Cheyenne Botanic
Gardens.
Smith graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in
Horticulture from Colorado State University. In 1984 he received
Registration as a Horticultural Therapist (using gardening as a mode of
therapy for the mentally and physically challenged). In 1989-90 he served as
a Loeb Fellow in Advanced Environmental Studies at Harvard University.
Smith is author of
three books, the most recent is on home greenhouse gardening titled
Greenhouse Gardener's Companion- Growing Food and
Flowers in your Sunspace
published by Fulcrum.
Since 1978 he has hosted a
weekly radio gardening programs
and is an occasional contributor to
various magazines. Shane has consulted and lectured extensively on a
national basis to numerous public and private organizations and universities
in community agriculture, park design and greenhouse projects.
In addition, he
has consulted and lectured on horticultural therapy, greenhouse design and
operation as well as community greening for over 26 years in 27 different
states, Mexico and Canada. Internationally his work included
assisting gardening/ subsistence
projects in, high-altitude villages teaching orchard production, advanced
gardening and season-extending techniques.
Consulting & Lecturing Services
(click
for pdf of past consulting assignments)
(click
for pdf of public presentations)
Public Presentations:
Subjects include: "Greenhouse Gardening for the Beginning or Seasoned
Gardener," "Community Greenhouses A Vehicle for Change," "A
Garden for Growing People- Horticultural Therapy," "The art of Ruthless
Gardening for a Green Thumb, Inner Peace and Happiness," and more (e-mail
and request a complete list of available lectures).
Contact Consultation:
Contact Consultation: Will work with interested
groups in developing community agriculture projects. Subjects include: community
greenhouse development, community agriculture development, developing horticultural
therapy programs, public relations for grass-roots organization, volunteer management,
greenhouse gardening, instilling community participation, creating intergenerational
garden programs and more.
Architectural & Design Consultation:
Provide
assistance in pre-design and design activities with architects and/or designers towards developing
plans, gardens, greenhouses (including community based and solar heated
structures), kit greenhouses and landscape designs. This includes plan reviews, designs for
solar heating, plant production, horticultural therapy, alternative energy and training,
plant propagation, wheelchair orchards, general disabled accessibility.
For fees, references, list of work or more information
please
e-mail.
Radio
Programs
KUWR-
Wyoming Public Radio 91.9 FM in Cheyenne and Laramie and many other
channels across Wyoming! Shane Smith does a monthly interview with
News Director, Bob Beck. Heard throughout Wyoming.
KFBC -
on 1240AM Cheyenne Hear the Weekly Garden
Show with Shane Smith. Tune-in each Thursday morning at 12:20 PM (Mountain Time)
Cheyenne area only.
Appearances
Recent appearances
have included talks at the Alaska Master Gardener
conference, Chicago Hardware Show, Northwest Flower and
Garden Show. He has lectured or consulted in over 28
states, Mexico and Canada.
Please
e-mail to inquire about consulting and lecture assignments..
 Smith does a collard
green head balancing
act circa early 1980's. |
 Cheyenne Botanic
Garden
Powered by: seniors, youth and handicapped volunteers, solar heat and solar power. |
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