 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
Spring Flower Show
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
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!
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
Designing Green Leaf Sculptures,
Saturday, April 3 Hours: 10 am – Noon Where: Community Room Cost: $5 suggested donation per person
Join
floral designer Stacy Minor in turning over a new leaf. During
this workshop, we will focus on the sculptural possibilities of
greenery. We will examine incorporating palm leaves, banana
leaves, lime leaves, and more, as we create green centerpieces
just in time for spring. Registration is not required.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
18th Annual Green and Growing Fair Saturday, April 24 Hours: 10 am – 3 pm Where: Throughout the Conservatory Cost: Free! Just drop by!
Kick off the growing season, and celebrate Earth Day, at the 18th Annual Green & Growing Fair at the Garfield Park Conservatory. This urban gardening fair, sponsored by GreenNet, Chicago's Urban Greening Network, plunges into spring by hosting a variety of vendors, workshops, demonstrations, and family activities to get your rusty green thumb up and running. Just some of the activities in store during the fair are:
For more information, please visit www.greennetchicago.org, or contact Robin Cline at 773-638-1766 ext. 18 or rcline@garfieldpark.org.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
“Beer Under Glass” Micro-Brew Event Thursday, May 13th Hours: 5:30 pm – 8 pm Where: Throughout the Conservatory Cost: $35 online in advance; $45 at the door
Enjoy the sights of the Garfield Park Conservatory while tasting local microbrews brought to you by the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. Get a souvenir glass of the event, and try several different microbrews from around the area. Local and organic food will also be available for sampling. Watch our website for details on the participating brewers and restaurants, and to purchase your tickets! Must be 21 years old or older to attend. Tickets will be $35 per person online in advance, and $45 per person at the door the night of the event.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
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.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
