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About the Facility
Completed in September 1993, The Biological Sciences Greenhouse Facility houses an insectary, a quarantine facility, two research laboratories, a growth chamber area and a preparation room in addition to teaching and research greenhouse space. The facility has 15,120 square feet under glass divided into 24 individual computer controlled environments to allow optimal research and teaching opportunities. There are ten 10'X12' zones, five 20'X24' zones, eight 24'X40' zones and one 24'X80' zone each with perimeter hot water heat, hot and cold water, fertilizer injected water, metal halide high intensity discharge lights, and evaporative cooling.

The 4.98 million dollar facility supports the National Arabidopsis Resource Center (ABRC), a USFWS Plant Rescue Center, the Conservatory growing more than 1200 tropical and desert plant species, and the Insectary rearing 130 species of insects and arthropods.

Hours
The facility is open to the public 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday during the quarter. It is closed on weekends and on University recognized holidays. Hours of operation between quarters are subject to change. Not all areas may be available for public access due to course scheduling and researcher preferences.

Location
The Biological Sciences Greenhouse Facility is located at 322 W. 12th Avenue atop Parking Garage K on the main campus of The Ohio State University. To enter the greenhouse, go through the glass doors located at the breezeway between Aronoff Lab and the Parking Garage K and take the elevator to the 7th floor. If entering through Aronoff Lab, take the 3rd floor connector to the elevator and then up to the 7th floor.

Facility Scheduling
The Biological Sciences Conservatory and the Insectary are scheduled for class visits and tours on an as-available basis. Scheduling priority is given to Ohio State University courses. Reservations are required. Visitors are welcome during regular hours of operation when the facility is not scheduled for course use or tours. Contact greenhouse staff to make scheduling arrangements.
     Class instructors are encouraged to make scheduling arrangements during the first week of the quarter. Outside groups are should make reservations at least 15 working days in advance of visit. Facility scheduling is available for 6 months in advance and is subject to change based on course demand and facility staffing. Impromptu guided tours are not available. eduling Information fo