On March 28, 2016, Wylie House Museum proudly hosted a three-day visit by Dr. Cary Fowler, international agruculturalist. He is the primary focus on a current documentary, Seeds of Time, shown at IU Cinema as part of his visit.
Photos here document the various ways in which Dr. Fowler interacted with students and faculty during his campus visit, as well as members of the local community. You can read more about the film and visit on our blog.
Carey Beam, Director of IU Libraries Wylie House introduces the film, making the connection between Wylie House, seed saving and an international agriculturalist.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to use heirloom seeds from Wylie House in their own gardens.
Dr. Cary Fowler examines the seed library now offered by Wylie House through its Outdoor Interpretation program.
Following the Seeds of Time screening at IU Cinema, Dr. Fowler answered questions from the packed audience.
Dr. Fowler was able to take home several varieties of Wylie House Heirloom gardens to grow on his personal farm.
During his short campus visit, Dr. Fowler was able to interact with students across campus. Shown here, he tours Hilltop Gardens with Director Lea Woodard.
Dr. Cary Fowler lectures the Introduction to Sustainable Gardening class at Hilltop Gardens.
The IU Cinema crowd filled all available seats for the Seeds of Time film screening.
Amy Roche, board member for the Bloomington Community Orchard, points out information of interest to Dr. Fowler during an orchard visit. Aileen Driscoll, IU Student Representative for the Orchard, looks on.
Members of the Bloomington Community Orchard, along with Wylie House gardening volunteers joined Dr. Fowler for a tour of the Education Center, a restored barn on Wylie House property.
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