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Poisonous Plant Garden<\/h1><\/div>
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Our garden exists to educate both professional veterinary students as well as the general public how to recognize poisonous plants.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Learn about the plants<\/h2><\/div>

Download a handout to learn about the current plants in our garden.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Learn About the Plants<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Support the garden<\/h2><\/div>

Make an online contribution in support of the garden.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Support the Garden<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Schedule a tour<\/h2><\/div>

Schedule a tour of the garden.
\nEmail requests preferred.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Contact Us to Schedule a Tour<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

About the Garden<\/h2><\/div>
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The garden exists primarily to educate our professional veterinary students so that they will be knowledgeable regarding toxic plant identification and better able to clinically manage potential plant poisonings in animals. We are also happy to accommodate student groups, the community, and any individuals interested in touring the garden.<\/p>\n

The garden is managed by 2 students for a 2 year period (2-3 total students) of service and a college faculty advisor. These students provide all of the planning and labor required for yearly spring plantings and garden renovation, management through the summer, and then final fall cleanup and transfer of many plants to the university greenhouses for overwintering. Over the years, those student curators\u2019 energy, dedication and enthusiasm have been the hallmark and primary force behind the garden\u2019s success and service to students and the general public. Those students are listed below.<\/p>\n<\/div>

UI Poisonous Plant Garden Student Curators<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Founding Student Curator: Paula Bratich<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1992-93 Wendy Grethen
\n1993-94 David Curbo
\n1994-95 George Langan
\n1995-96 Bryan McGoldrick
\n1996-97 Michael Sanborn
\n1997-98 Kim Carlson
\n1998-99 Jamie Kenyon
\n2000-01 Maria Cotner
\n2001-02 Rob Swinger
\n2002-03 Rebecca Dieter
\n2003-04 Marianne Krumdick<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2004-05 Jill Horton
\n2005-06 Edward Holub
\n2006-07 Ashley Elzerman
\n2007-08 Richard Hill
\n2008-09 Kelly Spence
\n2009-10 Paul Meade
\n2010-11 Lisa Sebree
\n2011-12 Jason Kennell
\n2011-12 Lindsey Preston
\n2012-13 Anna Stobnicki
\n2013-14 Anne Strong<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2014-15 Lynsee Melchi
\n2015-16 Laura Reynolds
\n2016-17 Kassie Deal
\n2017-18 Shira Parks
\n2018-19 Jake Smiley
\n2019-20 Rachel Korn
\n2020-21 Shaina Ball-Douglas
\n2021-22 Bella Panetta
\n2022-23 Hope Dieffenbach
\n2023-2024 Kelly Giles<\/p>\n

2024-2025 Aubrianna Radee<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Dr. Rose Peters<\/h3><\/div>

College Faculty Advisor<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Kelly Giles<\/h3><\/div>

Senior Curator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Aubrianna<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Aubrianna Radee<\/h3><\/div>

Junior Curator<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Learn more about the garden<\/h2><\/div>
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Download Garden Handouts<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Garden Student Handout<\/a><\/p>\n

Community Booklet<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Please do not handle or consume any parts of plants in the garden. In order to keep children and pets safe while in the garden, be sure they remain under strict adult supervision.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When a poisonous plant is consumed by a child or pet you should:<\/p>\n

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  1. Obtain a sample including all parts of the plant.<\/li>\n
  2. Estimate the quantity eaten.<\/li>\n
  3. Estimate frequency and duration of exposure, and time of onset and nature of clinical signs.<\/li>\n
  4. Contact a physician or veterinarian immediately (see RESOURCES<\/a><\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0The toxic effects of plants vary with the health status, age, and species of the individual(s) affected. Time of year, humidity, growth conditions, and growth stage, among other factors, influence a plant\u2019s toxicity.<\/p>\n

    *Some plants can be viewed only during certain times of the year because of their unique life cycles. In a few instances, listed plants are temporarily unavailable, but will be re-established in the near future.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Schedule a tour today!<\/h2><\/div>

    Schedule a tour today!<\/span><\/p>\n

    The garden is located north of the College of Veterinary Medicine just off St. Mary’s Road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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    Donors<\/h2><\/div>
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    As a veterinary professional student activity, the progress and maintenance of the garden is primarily made possible through donations of money, seeds, plants, equipment, supplies, time and advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>

    Donate Today<\/span><\/a><\/div>

    Or, you can also show your support by sending a check with your contribution to:
    \nUniversity of Illinois Foundation<\/strong>
    \nHarker Hall
    \n1305 West Green Street
    \nUrbana, IL 61801<\/p>\n

    Please Note on the Lower Left of Your Check That it is for the UI Poisonous Plant Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

    Previous Contributors<\/p><\/h3><\/div>

    Monetary Contributions<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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    Hill\u2019s Nutrition
    \nDr. Chris Ashworth
    \nDr. Kurt Arnold
    \nDr. Val Beasley
    \nDr. Richard Bevill
    \nDr. Michael Biehl
    \nDr. Dennis J. Blodgett
    \nDr. Paula Bratich
    \nCarle Foundation Hospital
    \nCovenant Hospital<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Dr. David C. Dorman
    \nDr. David Gross
    \nIllini FS, Inc.
    \nDepartment of Comparative Biosciences
    \nDr. Anita M. Kore
    \nDr. Richard J. Lambert
    \nMinnesota Mining and Manufacturing
    \nPfizer Foundation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Purina Mills, Inc.
    \nDr. Harry Reynolds
    \nRingwood Animal Hospital
    \nSandoz Crop Protection
    \nDr. Walter Stein
    \nUnion Health Service, Inc.
    \nDr. William Wagner
    \nMrs. Mitsuko Williams<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Gifts in Kind, Plants or Supplies<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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    Allerton Park
    \nAnita Purves Nature Center
    \nDr. Val Beasley
    \nMr. Steve Bialobreski
    \nDr. Michael Biehl
    \nDr. Dennis J. Blodgett
    \nDr. Paula Bratich
    \nDesign Group @ Vet Med
    \nDr. & Mrs. Alan Elzerman
    \nF & J Seed Services
    \nMrs. Judie Fair
    \nMrs. Rhonda Feree
    \nFS Farmtown Store
    \nGrieder Sod & Landscaping
    \nDr. Jeffrey Hall
    \nHeath\u2019s Outdoor Center
    \nHidden Acres Nursery<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Hohulin Bros. Fence Co.
    \nHome Depot
    \nMr. George Hornbrook
    \nMr. Daryl Huffstetler
    \nMr. Gary D. Huisinga
    \nIllini Fence Master, Inc.
    \nDr. Almut Jones
    \nMs. Kate Keets
    \nDr. and Mrs. Ellery Knake
    \nMr. James Kramer
    \nJoe Kunkel
    \nMr. Roger Lambert
    \nLowe\u2019s Home Improvement
    \nDr. John Masuinas
    \nDr. Marshall McGlamery
    \nMs. Theresa Meers
    \nMr. David Monk<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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    Ms. Dawn Nordby
    \nPrairie Gardens (recurring)
    \nDr. Ken Robertson
    \nRopp\u2019s Flower Factory
    \nRural King
    \nMr. Jim Schmidt
    \nSunnyfield Greenhouse and Gardens
    \nUniv. of Ill. Sheep Farm
    \nUrbana Landscape Recycling Center
    \nValley Seed Service
    \nDr. Petra Volmer
    \nDr. David Williams
    \nDr. Herb Whiteley
    \nWinston\u2019s Black Dog Treats
    \nNora Buckingham
    \nKelly Loeb<\/p>\n

    Rose Peters
    \nJamie Flaherty
    \nChloe Dupleix<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Aubrianna and Kelly<\/h3><\/div>

    2024 Student Curators<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Resources<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
    \"ASPCA\"<\/span><\/div>
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    ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center<\/p><\/h3><\/div>

    Phone: (888) 426-4435<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

    \u00a0ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center website<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Veterinary Medicine Emergency Room<\/strong><\/h3><\/h3><\/div>

    Phone: (217) 333-5300<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    Illinois Poison Control Center<\/p><\/h3><\/div>

    Phone:\u00a0(800) 222-1222<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

    Contact us<\/h2><\/div>

    Questions, suggestions, scheduling a tour, and requests for additional information should be directed to:<\/p>\n

    Dr. Rose Peters, Faculty Advisor<\/p>\n

    Kelly Giles, Senior Curator<\/p>\n

    Aubrianna Radee, Junior Curator<\/p>\n<\/div>

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    poisonplantgarden@vetmed.illinois.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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