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Sweet Saturdays
If you or someone you know is not already a member, memberships can be purchased on the day of each Sweet Saturday event or Click Here to Join Online.
Interested in volunteering at our Fact
& Flavor Stations during these fun-filled Sweet Saturdays in February? Contact Mattie Wilson at
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Spring Flower Show
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Fleurotica 2010 Friday, March 26 Hours: 6:30 pm – 10 pm Where: Throughout the Conservatory Cost: $100 for Reception; $175 for Reception & Runway Show
The fashion event of the year is almost here! A “unique runway adventure,” Fleurotica
features artistic floral interpretations in clothing and
accessories – all are made from flowers, plants and leaves – to
raise money for programs and activities run by the Garfield Park
Conservatory Alliance. The evening will hold lots of amazing sights and surprises, and is sure to be the talk of the town!
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REI Wilderness Wednesdays Third Wednesday of Every Month (November-February) Hours: 3 pm to 6 pm (drop in anytime!) Where: Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden Cost: Free! Just drop by!
Join our special outdoor host, REI, as they set up camp on the grounds of the Conservatory. REI staff will be on hand to share positive messages about enjoying the outdoors and exploring your wild side through their PEAK program (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids). Program includes games and activities based on recycling, respecting wildlife, and more. Your family can also try “sleeping bag yoga” where they will learn nature and animal-inspired yoga postures. Be sure to join us for one or all of these evenings to explore the great outdoors right here at the Conservatory!
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Wild Wednesdays Last Wednesday of every month (January - April) Hours: 3 pm to 6 pm (drop in anytime!) Where: Sugar from the Sun Room Cost: Free! Just drop by!
Throughout the season, we are celebrating “wild things” with live animal presenter Scott Heinrichs. Come out and ask Mr. Heinrichs questions about each animal and get a close-up look at some fascinating critters. Additional fun - such as scavenger hunts and animal-related activities - will also be available.
Featured Animals
February 24-Boa constrictor March 31-Collard Aracari (mini toucan) April 28-Fennec Fox May 26-Bats
*Please note: Animals are subject to change.
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Beginning Beekeeping Classes Saturday: March 6, 2010 Hours: TBD Where: TBD Cost: $60 / $50 GPCA members or volunteers
Spend the day with us learning the basics of beekeeping equipment, hive design and construction, bee biology and behavior, bee management and bee products. Class times and registration information will be available shortly.
Although being a GPCA volunteer is not a requirement for taking this class, first opportunity for sign-ups will be given to our volunteers. Please see our volunteer page for more information about becoming a volunteer.
For more information about the Beginning Beekeeping Classes, please contact Julio Tuma at 773-638-1766 x.24 or email jtuma@garfieldpark.org.
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Growing & Green Living Workshops Wednesday Evenings or Saturday Mornings in Winter Hours: See Following Schedule Where: See Following Schedule Cost: $5 suggested donation per person, some classes may require an additional materials/instruction fee.
Please note that some gardening workshops may require an additional materials/ instruction fee or may require pre-registration. Some classes are Family Friendly!
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Composting Demonstrations One Saturday a Month Starting in April Hours: 1 pm to 3 pm Where: Demonstration Garden Cost: Free! Just drop by!
This composting demonstration series is provided by the University of Illinois Extension Cook County/Chicago Master Composters
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Inspired by Nature Photo Exhibit Daily Hours: 9 am – 5 pm daily Where: Community Room Cost: Free! Just drop by!
Formerly at the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the photo exhibit accompanying Julia Bachrach and Jo Ann Nathan’s book Inspired by Nature: The Garfield Park Conservatory and Chicago’s West Side is now at the Conservatory! This exhibit includes photographs, drawings and maps highlighting the history of the Garfield Park Conservatory and the West Side in honor of the Conservatory’s Centennial year. The book Inspired by Nature: The Garfield Park Conservatory and Chicago’s West Side is available for purchase in the Gift Shop. Please note: Because the Community Room is often rented to outside organizations, please contact the front desk of the Conservatory at 312-746-5100 before your visit to make sure the exhibit will be open to the public while you are here.
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Steppin with A Vision Class Every Wednesday Hours: 6 pm – 8 pm Where: Community Room Cost: $10 per session, no pre-registration required
Join Steppin With a Vision to learn how to step dance on the eight count. Or join in if you are already an experienced dancer and want to show off your skills! This class takes place in the Community Room every Wednesday evening.
For more information, please contact Rishona Taylor at 773-638-1766 ext.17 or rmtaylor@garfieldpark.org.
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Belly Dance, Fitness and Empowerment Class Every Monday Hours: 6 pm – 7 pm Where: Community Room Cost: $10 per session, no pre-registration required
Increase your energy and tap into your Divine Feminine Essence by learning the ancient art of belly dancing. It is also great exercise! This class takes place every Monday evening in the Community Room.
For more information, please contact Rishona Taylor at 773-638-1766 ext. 17 or rmtaylor@garfieldpark.org.
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Walking Club Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays Hours: 5 pm – 7 pm Where: Throughout the Conservatory Cost: Free
What better way to enjoy an evening than by taking a stroll through the beautiful houses and outside gardens of the Garfield Park Conservatory with some great company? Join the movement to improve your health and your community with the Healthy Communities/Healthy People Walking Club on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
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Origami Open House Hours: Drop in anytime between 1 pm - 4 pm Where:
Conservatory
Please note the Origami Open House will not take place in February due to Sweet Saturdays.
Origami is a fascinating, fun-filled creative activity for children as well as adults. With a minimum of folds and creases, you can transform a flat sheet of paper into a three-dimensional form like a swan, a boat, a flower or even a hat. So, if you're interested in creating animals, dinosaurs, flowers, decorative boxes and various other models, please join us. Every second Saturday of the month in the Conservatory’s Classroom, the Chicago Area Origami Society presents a free drop-in Origami Open House to our visitors. Please drop by — both kids and adults are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. Experienced folders welcome as well. Also, though there will be a limited supply of paper available, you are encouraged to bring your own. The workshop is FREE and OPEN to the public. For more information, please contact Robert by e-mail at robertcubie@earthlink.net, or visit their website: www.home.earthlink.net/~robertcubie/origami.
Click here to watch a video documentary about the Chicago Area Origami Society (CHAOS) filmed at the Garfield Park Conservatory. |
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Morning Glories for Families Mondays (throughout the year) Hours: Drop in between 10 am - Noon Where: Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden Cost: $1 suggested donation per family
Enjoy learning together with your preschooler during this weekly drop-in activity and storytime. Projects are fun, interactive, and encourage children’s curiosity about plants. Preschoolers and their care-givers participate within a group of children to complete a hands-on activity and listen to a related story. Each group session takes approximately 20 minutes. [MORE]
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Morning Glories for Schools Thursdays (throughout the year)
Hours: 10
am - Noon (Registration Required)
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Plant Information Clinic Saturdays (throughout the year)
Hours: Noon
- 4 pm
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