[Communications] July 2021: New Exhibit Celebrating Black Art, Gift Shop Open On Site, In Person Tree ID Walk & Yoga, Free July Nature Kits & More!

[Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance]

 You are receiving this because you subscribe to our e-newsletter. JULY 2021 HAPPENINGS Still Life in Real Life: Charles Ethan Porter $5 for Adults; Free for kids, Garfield Park Neighbors & Members July 28 - October 17, 2021 (or until weather permits) We're so happy to invite you to the 2021 Artist’s Garden exhibit Still Life in Real Life: Charles Ethan Porter. The garden will be filled with fruits and flowers that can be found in the still life paintings of African American artist Charles Ethan Porter; including strawberries, carnations, violets, sunflowers and much more. The living wall will be an homage to Porter’s painting entitled Autumn Landscape with grasses and flowers offering different textures and colors that inhabit the landscape in this painting. Through August 20, every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10-11am and 11:30-1:30pm, learn about the garden from an Urban Roots docent! The teen docents will be situated around the space to share about Charles Ethan Porter, the plants, and more. Admission: $5 for Adults; Free for kids, people who live in Garfield Park and GPCA members. Neighbors call 773-638-1766 or email visitors at garfieldpark.org. Members are emailed a code. Become a member here. Reserve Your Spot Today Charles Ethan Porter Neighbor & Member Preview Wednesday, July 23 - Friday, July 25 Neighbors who live in Garfield Park and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance members have access to an exclusive preview of Still Life in Real Life: Charles Ethan Porter. Neighbors call 773-638-1766 or email visitors at garfieldpark.org. Become a member here. Gift Shop Reopens For In Person Shopping Wednesday, 10am - 6pm; Thursday-Sunday, 10am - 4:30pm Closed Monday & Tuesday The Gift Shop has reopened for in person shopping! And you can still shop online! Shop plants, swag, and much more. All proceeds help fund exhibits, educational programs and free nature education resources. Members save 10%! Current members contact membership at garfieldpark.org or call 773-638-1766 x 13 for assistance. Gift Shop PROGRAMS & EVENTS Autogenerated closed captioning is available at our virtual programs Summer Tree ID Walk Friday, July 16; 10am-11:15am Free; Donations appreciated Join us for a tree ID walk with Openlands exploring the trees of beautiful and historic Garfield Park. We're offering virtual and in-person options. Register soon to reserve a spot! Pre-registration is required. All donations will be split 50/50 between the non-profit educational organizations Openlands and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance. Register For The Tree ID Walk Ask A Master Gardener In Person! Saturdays; 10:30am-1pm starting July 10 Free; Donations appreciated To access the table, you will need to book a visit Most Saturdays (except holiday weekends), the University of Illinois Extension Ask a Master Gardener table is located at the Conservatory to answer your questions about plants. This free drop-in time is also a great way to get flyers about seasonal issues that may impact your growing space. In nice weather, they will be located outside in the Urban Demonstration Garden. In inclement weather, they can be found in the Show House. To access the table, you will need to book a reservation to the Conservatory. Ask A Master Gardener In Person! Virtual & In Person Yoga Saturdays; 9am-10am *Free; Donations appreciated Join us for yoga livestreamed from the Conservatory. Led by Amber, Founder of Hot Mess Yoga and Natalie. On July 17, we’re offering options for both a virtual or in person yoga experience with Amber! *In person registration for the July 17 class is $10 and $5 for members and Garfield Park community residents and codes will be shared in advance. Can’t find your code? Members contact membership at garfieldpark.org or call 773-638-1766 x 13 Neighbors contact visitors at garfieldpark.org or call 773-638-1766. The virtual experience is free; donations appreciated. Sign Up For 7/10 Yoga W/Natalie 7/17 In Person & Virtual Yoga W/Amber Sign Up For 7/24 Yoga W/Natalie Sign Up For 7/31 Yoga W/Natalie FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS HOURS: OPEN WEDNESDAY from 10AM - 8PM ; THURSDAY- SUNDAY from 10AM - 5PM VISIT US | PHONE: 773.638.1766 NATURE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES July Nature Play Kit Register today to pick up a FREE Nature Play Kit, including everything your kids need to create a nature-based craft on a different theme every month. You can register for one per child. July's theme is Weeds and Seeds. Kits must be reserved in advance by July 10. Early access to sign up for a kit is available to Garfield Park neighbors. If you live near the Conservatory and need to access code, call/email Lydia Van Slyke: lvanslyke at garfieldpark.org, 773-638-1766 x32. All kits must be picked up at the Conservatory on Saturday, July 17th between 10am-3pm. Get The July Nature Play Kit Nature education for young children and families is made possible in part by a grant from the PNC foundation. SAVE THE DATE! BEER UNDER GLASS - AUGUST 27, 2021  FLEUROTICA - NOVEMBER 4, 2021 BECOME A MEMBER JOIN/RENEW If you love the Conservatory, membership supports our events and programs and offers amazing benefits. Receive a 10% discount at the Gift Shop, a 20% discount on classes, free admission to special exhibits, access to additional reservations and Reciprocal Garden Benefits at over 345 conservatories, gardens and arboretums national wide. JOIN/RENEW COMMUNITY CORNER Free Produce Market at Legler Regional Library 1pm-3pm on the 3rd Saturday of the month this summer The Chicago Public Library and the Greater Chicago Food Depository are hosting Free Produce Market days on the 3rd Saturdays of the month all summer. Join us at 115 S Pulaski Rd. (Madison and Pulaski), where the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance will also be handing out free nature play kits! Garfield Park Neighborhood Market 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month; 10am-2pm Visit the Garfield Park Neighborhood Market this summer and support West Side businesses! Join us on The Hatchery plaza and shop locally grown food including produce donated by the Conservatory. So far this year, we have donated 250 lbs of produce to community organizations. Austin Garden Collective Austin Garden Collective represents and supports the 25+ Community Gardens of Austin through connecting, resourcing, and supporting this garden network. They host Volunteer Saturdays throughout the planting, growing, and harvesting season, as well as Saturday Seminars the first Saturday of each summer month. They're always looking for volunteers and ways to connect residents and organizations with these amazing Community Gardens. Discover their upcoming events! LET'S BE FRIENDS ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Follow us on social including Tik Tok to stay connected to the Conservatory! 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. 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