Tending and Mending the Smithsonian

Who is responsible for the planning and management of the Smithsonian's extensive facilities and gardens, as well as the care for collections, visitors, volunteers, and staff?

The Smithsonian Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations (OFEO) builds, operates, and maintains Smithsonian facilities and grounds around the National Mall and beyond. One branch of OFEO is the Office of Facilities Management and Reliability (OFMR), which consists of painters, plasterers, electricians, horticulturists, building service workers, experts in HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning), and more. Other branches of OFEO include the offices of Protection Services; Design and Construction; Planning and Project Management; and Safety, Health and Environmental Management. Staff members in these offices work together to ensure a safe, secure, clean, and healthy environment that enhances the Smithsonian experience.

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June 24-28

All activities are from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the National Mall


Thursday, June 24	Friday, June 25	Saturday, June 26	Sunday, June 27	Monday, June 28
Architectural History and Historic Preservation Horticulture National Zoological Park Office of Exhibits Central Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Green Team Office of Protection Services Plumbing Smithsonian Enterprises: Smithsonian Sustainability Display	Horticulture National Zoological Park Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Green Team Office of Protection Services Plumbing Smithsonian Enterprises: Smithsonian Sustainability Display	Horticulture Masonry National Zoological Park Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations/Office of Project Planning and Management Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Green Team Plumbing Roofing Cart Display	Horticulture National Zoological Park Office of Exhibits Central Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Green Team Plumbing Smithsonian Enterprises: Smithsonian Sustainability Display	Horticulture Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Green Team Office of Protection Services Plumbing Roofing Cart Display Smithsonian Enterprises: Smithsonian Sustainability Display

July 1-5


Thursday, July 1	Friday, July 2	Saturday, July 3	Sunday, July 4	Monday, July 5
Horticulture National Zoological Park Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Green Team Office of Protection Services Plumbing Smithsonian Enterprises: Smithsonian Sustainability Display Systems Reliability	Horticulture National Zoological Park Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Green Team Zoo Animal Crates, Capture and Transport	Horticulture Masonry National Zoological Park Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Green Team	Horticulture Life Safety National Zoological Park Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Green Team Smithsonian Enterprises: Smithsonian Sustainability Display	Horticulture Masonry Museum Fire protection National Zoological Park Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Office of Facilities Management and Reliability Green Team