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Other Events

United States Botanic Gardens
Grand Opening Reception
June 11, 6:30 p.m.
(By invite only)
Photos from the Event

The U.S. Botanic Garden graciously hosted Cool Globe's opening celebration Wednesday, June 11.

Jayne Chase addresses attendees

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin

Left to right: Earth Day Network President Kathleen Rogers, Jayne Chase, Chevy Chase, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Group Vice President Pat Pineda, Cool Globes Founder Wendy Abrams, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Group Vice President Government and Regulatory Affairs Josephine Cooper, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin

Group of friends enjoy refreshments and exhibit

Cool Globes enhance the natural beauty of the garden

U.S. Capitol in background

A row of global warming solutions

Globes attract attention of passers-by

United States Botanic Garden Executive Director Holly Shimizu

Guest speaker Chevy Chase

Cool Globes Founder Wendy Abrams

Illinois Senator Dick Durbin

Attendees at the grand opening

Left: Wendy Abrams; Right: Chevy Chase



Crissy Field Promenade
Grand Opening Celebration
August 5, 10:30 a.m.
(Open to public)

Join us for the official public grand opening celebration of Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet.

A brief speaking program will include remarks from:

  • Brian O'Neill, Superintendent, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
  • Wendy Abrams, Founder, Cool Globes
  • Gavin Newsom, Mayor, City of San Francisco
  • Jack Broadbent, Air District
  • Carl Pope, Executive Director, Sierra Club
  • Pat Pineda, Group Vice President National Philanthropy and the Toyota USA Foundation