[Communications] July Newsletter

[Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance]

Visit the outdoor gardens at Garfield Park Conservatory starting July 15!  ‌ July 2020 Newsletter Phased reopening of our outdoor gardens has begun! Member and Volunteer reservations open Public reservations open July 8 at 9am CST Getting outdoors in nature provides proven physical and mental health benefits, especially during periods of stress. Last Wednesday, we kicked off our Phased Reopening Plan welcoming Garfield Park Conservatory neighbors to enjoy nature in the outdoor gardens! July 8 - 12 is Member, Neighbor & Volunteer Week GPCA Members & Volunteers - you can book visits now for this special access week and beyond! Click here to make your reservation July 15 we are open to everyone! Reservations open this Wednesday, July 8 at 9am CST at garfieldconservatory.org/visit/ Thank you for your support, your patience and understanding while we implement new procedures. Click here to read full reopening details and click here to read FAQs. Love the Garfield Park Conservatory & Gardens? Become a member! Check out our monthly giving options. One recurring gift each month could double or triple your annual impact and help us do so much more. VIRTUAL PROGRAMS 2nd Wednesday Lecture: Monarchs, Migration and Liberation with Toni Anderson Wednesday, July 8 from 6-7pm CST Free; donations welcome. RSVP for login information What ideas and beliefs do we hold about space? Who and what do we determine to have the right to space? Can we design space that has integrity for both the natural and social worlds? Join this important discussion guided by Toni Anderson, Curator of People and Planet Consciousness, as she helps us explore the idea of space equity, species migration and liberation. Toni Anderson is a southside Chicago native dedicated to healing and bringing equity to the spaces supporting and threatening climate & culture. Ms. Anderson is an urban ecologist, spiritualist and founder of Sacred Keepers Sustainability Lab and Mindful Rant, organizations dedicated to designed as vehicles for providing youth with the tools they need to be agents of mindful social/environmental change and proactive personal power. Learn more. RSVP Virtual Summer Tree ID Walk - Friday, July 17 from 10am-11am CST Free; donations welcome Join us and Al De Reu of Openlands to learn about trees of beautiful and historic Garfield Park. We will go on a virtual walk with Al as he describes the trees, signs of spring, and what you can look for as you walk around your neighborhood. Questions are encouraged and will be facilitated throughout the experience.  Sign me up! Virtual Yoga 2nd & 4th Saturdays 9am-10am CST Free; donations welcome. Join us for more free yoga, live streamed from the Conservatory this month! Root down and stretch out from your own space. This class is open to all levels. RSVP for July 11 RSVP for July 28 NATURE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES Resource Center Digital Tours The Sweet Treats Digital Tour and Recipe Booklet is now available! Learn about tropical, edible plants in our collection like Bananas, Ginger, Papayas, Cinnamon, Coffee and more. Coloring Sheets Nature Games & Lesson Plans We'd love to know what resources you are enjoying at home. Share your photos or videos with us on social media by tagging us and use #GPCATHOME  FRESH FOOD FOR THE COMMUNITY Did you know our outdoor gardens include a Demonstration Garden? You can learn about community and organic gardening in Chicago in this beautiful city lot-sized working garden. Find space-saving and above-ground growing methods, composting information and a wide variety of flowers, herbs and vegetables.  The bulk of the produce grown here is donated to the Garfield Park Farmers Market - season opens Saturday, July 11! In addition to our public demonstration garden, the Alliance maintains a Giving Garden that also helps bring food access to Garfield Park. When we harvest on non-market days, we donate to local food pantries. In 2019, we donated over 1,600 pounds of fresh produce! STAY CONNECTED ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ garfieldconservatory.org The Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance changes lives through the power of nature. We are a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the Chicago Park District. The Garfield Park Conservatory is owned and managed by the Chicago Park District and has showcased "landscape art under glass" for over 100 years on the West Side of Chicago.  Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance | 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60624 Unsubscribe communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by mstringer at garfieldpark.org in collaboration with Try email marketing for free today!
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