Charles Burke
Charles Burke is President & CEO of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park—among the world’s premier art, culture, and horticulture destinations—in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Since 2023, he’s guided Meijer Gardens to unprecedented success, achieving the highest annual attendance in its 30-year histor
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- Episode 172: Thinking Deeper in a Fast World with Charles Burke
In this conversation, Charles Burke shares how Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park blends botanic gardens, sculpture, concerts, and community spaces into one constantly changing experience. He and Phil discuss the value of long-form conversation, volunteerism, mental health, sustainability,