With that in mind, Bill wanted the visitors to experience just that—the connection through nature as soon as community members walked into the conservatory. Since the live green wall was not in the original concept for the visitor entrance and not part of the budget, Bill agreed to support whatever it took to include the green wall in the construction.

To make this happen, GreenScapes Landscape Company helped with the design and donated the entire installation of the living green wall. In 2016 the dream became a reality and the prominent feature of the new visitor’s entry to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.