[Communications] November Happenings at The Garfield Park Conservatory

Fri Nov 6 10:40:33 CST 2020

 You are receiving this because you subscribe to our e-newsletter. NOVEMBER 2020 HAPPENINGS FLEUROTICA SIP + REWIND A Virtual Retrospective + Botanical Cocktail Class Tuesday, November 17 from 6pm-7pm Join us for a virtual retrospective look at the FLEUROTICA fashions from our signature fundraising event over the years and a botanical cocktail class! We hope you will join us and make it work from home. Learn how to craft a botanical cocktail and then sit back, take a sip, rewind and enjoy a retrospective slideshow of years past. WHEN: Tuesday, November 17 from 6pm-7pm WHERE: ZOOM link provided after tickets are purchased Your $25 ticket includes an exclusive cocktail class with a mixologist from Travelle at The Langham, Chicago and a slideshow presentation of FLEUROTICA events over the years. A recipe will be emailed to those who pre-register in advance of the event. Attendees will also receive a recording of the program after the event to watch again any time they choose! GET FLEUROTICA TICKETS Thank you to our sponsors: Thank you to our cocktail sponsor: CONSERVATORY UPDATE The outdoor gardens are now closed for the season. Thank you to all who visited! Please stay tuned for re-opening details. VIRTUAL PROGRAMS AND CLASSES 2nd Wednesday Lecture: Fawn E. Pochel Wednesday, November 11 from 6pm-7pm Free; donations appreciated Rescheduled event: Join Fawn Elizabeth Pochel in exploring unique approaches to raising the visibility of Indigenous people. Participants will learn and share about how the American Indian Center is working in solidarity with multiple partners to develop collaborative efforts focused on public education centered on Native Peoples and lands within Chicago. Register for Fawn E. Pochel Lecture Ask a Master Gardener on Zoom! Monday, November 16; 5:30pm-6:30pm Cost: Free; donations appreciated Have your gardening questions answered by a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener, live on Zoom. Find out what might be going on with your plant or what might help with your pest problems. Register to get the Zoom link and a way to submit your questions beforehand. Sign Up for Ask A Master Gardener Beekeeping with Dr. Samuel Ramsey - Virtual Lecture Wednesday, November 18 from 6pm-8pm Join Dr. Samuel Ramsey for a discussion on bees and the Varroa mite, which feed on honey bee fat body, not hemolymph. What’s happened since that discovery? What have we done to make that information more than just interesting trivia? The USDA Bee Research Laboratory is working on figuring out precisely how these findings can be weaponized against the greatest global pest to bees. GPCA Members/Volunteers: $12 General Public: $15 Scholarships are available via this form or you can contact mwilson at garfieldpark.org. Register for Beekeeping with Dr. Samuel Ramsey Worm Composting 101: Building and Maintaining a Worm Bin Saturday, November 21 from 11am-12:30pm Join us for a virtual class to learn how to build and maintain an indoor worm composting bin! Class materials available for purchase. GPCA Members/Volunteers: $24 General Public: $30 Scholarships are available via this form or you can contact mwilson at garfieldpark.org. Sign Up for Worm Composting 101 Drawing Desert Plants - A Virtual Senior Series Tuesdays, December 1, 8 & 15 from 10am-12pm Join Katia Pérez Fuentes for a virtual 3-week online drawing course for individuals age 55+ who’ve taken a drawing class with the Conservatory in the past or have some prior drawing experience. GPCA Members/Volunteers: $72 General Public: $90 Scholarships are available via this form or you can contact mwilson at garfieldpark.org. Drawing Desert Plants; A Virtual Senior Series This program is funded by grants from Aroha Philanthropies and The Illinois Arts Council Agency. Beekeeping with Dr. Humberto Boncristiani - Virtual Lecture Wednesday, December 2 from 6pm-8pm Join Dr. Humberto Boncristiani in a virtual discussion on beekeeping. Research points to multi-factor causes to explain the decline in the honey bee population, but without a doubt, the role of Varroa mite and especially the viruses this dangerous honey bee pest transmits is considered the main problem in beekeeping nowadays. He will go over the fascinating aspect of the interaction between honey bees, Varroa mites, and viruses in an easy-to-understand way. GPCA Members/Volunteers: $12 General Public: $15 Scholarships are available via this form or you can contact mwilson at garfieldpark.org. Register for Beekeeping with Dr. Humberto Boncristiani DIY Open Terrarium with Hardy Succulents - Virtual Class Saturday, December 5 from 11am-12pm Greenhouse Coordinator Emilia Arellano will demonstrate how to make an open terrarium using hardy succulents and share tips for helping your plants look their best throughout the year. Class materials available for purchase. GPCA Member/Volunteer: $20 General Public: $25 Scholarships are available via this form or you can contact mwilson at garfieldpark.org. DIY Open Terrarium Class Virtual Yoga with Amber 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 9am-10am Cost: Free; donations appreciated Reserve time for a #SelfCareSaturday and sign up for virtual yoga classes featuring Amber. We're thrilled to welcome the founder of Hot Mess Yoga studio to the Conservatory to livestream classes from our indoor gardens. 11/7 Yoga with Amber 11/21 Yoga with Amber Virtual Yoga with Natalie 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9am-10am Cost: Free; donations appreciated Ready for some more self-care? Join Natalie every 2nd and 4th Saturday for a restorative yoga practice with the Conservatory as a backdrop. 11/14 Yoga with Natalie 11/28 Yoga with Natalie Teaching Artist/Printmaker Wanted Applications due Monday, November 30 We are seeking a teaching artist/printmaker to facilitate a virtual printmaking course to engage older adults in skill-based learning and intentional social engagement through art making. The theme/subject matter of the printmaking class will be selected by the teaching artist, but should relate to nature and draw inspiration from the Garfield Park Conservatory. Learn More About the Teaching Artist Opportunity NATURE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES Fun With Fungi: A Mushroom Study Guide Explore our new study guide to learn about fungi! Autumn is a great time to get outside and discover mushrooms. We've put together an activity book that includes a mushroom walk and an art project to further engage with these cool specimens. Mushroom Study Guide White-Crowned Sparrow Coloring Comic Learn all about White-Crowned Sparrows AND have a fun time coloring with this new comic. Get tips on how to ID this feathered friend and other fun facts on our new coloring page. White-Crowned Sparrow Coloring Comic Digital Tours Need a virtual stroll through the Conservatory's indoor and outdoor gardens, or do you want to learn more about plants? Discover our digital tours to enjoy the Conservatory and what it has to offer from the comfort of your own home. Browse Digital Tours We are always updating our Activities and Lesson Plans page with new at home resources for you and your family. Explore the @ Home section for new updates or to browse past activities. Explore Our Activities & Lesson Plans Nature education for young children and families is made possible in part by a grant from the PNC foundation. BECOME A MEMBER Monthly Membership Impact and Benefits Become a monthly member at a time when your impact is greater than ever. Help ensure that our nature education and sustainability programs continue and stay accessible. Members get FREE admission to special exhibits, reciprocal garden benefits at nearly 300 botanical gardens nationwide and perks like 20% off classes. JOIN/RENEW Select The Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance on AmazonSmile Shop using AmazonSmile selecting Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance as your charity of choice and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to support our programming! Follow the link below, search for Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance, select and shop. Select Us on AmazonSmile COMMUNITY CORNER Austin Harvest Fresh Market Monday | Wednesday | Friday; 2pm-6pm 423 North Laramie Avenue Visit the Austin Harvest Fresh Market this fall. This incredible initiative is led by amazing youth from By The Hand Club for Kids who sought to uplift their community and bring fresh produce to the neighborhood. The market will remain open as long as weather permits. During its first year, we donated a total 468.75 lbs of produce to the market. Learn more about Austin Harvest. FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS PHONE: 773.638.1766 LET'S BE FRIENDS ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 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. 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