[Communications] May Happenings: May The Flower Force Be With You! Spring Show Ending, Classes & More!

[Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance]

 You are receiving this because you subscribe to our e-newsletter. MAY 2021 HAPPENINGS Canterbury Bells, Campanula medium in our Spring Show SPRING FLOWER SHOW: SATURATION Ends May 9; Free, donations appreciated We're so thankful for everyone who supported our Spring Flower Show: Saturation. With most spots sold out, we've listed some other ways to enjoy the show below before it ends. Reservations For Garfield Park Neighbors We have set aside additional reservations for you if you live in the Garfield Park neighborhood! For access to the special reservation link, neighbors can call 773-638-1766, leave a voicemail if we're unavailable. Or, neighbors can email us at visitors at garfieldpark.org. Become A Member For Access To Additional Reservations Additional reservations are set aside for Members! You will also enjoy Reciprocal Garden Benefits at nearly 300 conservatories, gardens, and arboreta nationwide and other great perks, all while helping us change lives through the power of nature. JOIN/RENEW Final Virtual Tour Of Spring Flower Show: Saturation Saturday, May 8; 1:30pm-2pm $5; Free for Members A perfect Mother's Day gift or just a fun time learning about plants! Join a Conservatory staff member for a 30-minute virtual tour of the 2021 Spring Flower Show: Saturation! Learn about the blooms in the show and how we care for them. Autogenerated closed captioning is available. Sign Up For The 5/8 Tour At 1:30pm VIRTUAL PROGRAMS Autogenerated closed captioning is available at our virtual programs Virtual Windowsill Herb Garden Saturday, May 15; 11am-12pm Assemble a windowsill herb garden at home! Kits are available for purchase as an optional add-on through 5/10 or while supplies last. After that, you can register for the class without materials. GPCA Member/Volunteer: $20 General Public: $25 Scholarships available here or contact mwilson at garfieldpark.org. Sign Up For Virtual Windowsill Herb Garden Pigment Exploration & The Natural Environment Tuesdays from 10am-12pm; Starts May 11 Join Teaching Artist Abena Motaboli for an 8-week online course in creating and using natural pigments and dyes, and students will also practice creative writing. For adults, age 55+. GPCA Member/Volunteer: $192 General Public: $240 Scholarships available here or contact mwilson at garfieldpark.org. Join Pigment Exploration & The Natural Environment This program is funded by grants from Aroha Philanthropies & The Illinois Arts Council Agency 2nd Wednesday Lecture: Nature & Creativity: Demystifying Public Programming & Art-Making with Najee-Zaid Searcy Wednesday, May 12; 6pm-7pm Join Najee-Zaid Searcy in a discussion about ecological art and consciousness, nature based play, informal practice and art vs. creativity. In this conversation we will explore the benefits of nature and creativity and how they are deeply related. Register For The Lecture Spring Virtual Tree ID Walk Friday, May 28; 10am-11am Free; Donations appreciated Learn about city trees throughout the seasons with Openlands. We will virtually explore the trees of beautiful and historic Garfield Park! Register For Virtual Tree ID Walk Ask A Master Gardener On Zoom Monday, May 17; 5:30-6:30pm Free; Donations appreciated Have your gardening questions answered by a University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener, live on Zoom! Register to get the link and a way to submit your questions beforehand (not necessary but helpful if it is more in-depth). Register For Ask A Master Gardener Yoga Livestreamed From GPC Saturdays; 9am-10am Free; Donations appreciated Join us for yoga livestreamed from the Conservatory. Led by Amber, Founder of Hot Mess Yoga on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays, and Natalie on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Sign Up For 5/8 Yoga w/Natalie Sign Up For 5/15 Yoga w/Amber Sign Up For 5/22 Yoga w/Natalie Sign Up For 5/29 Yoga w/Amber 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 Free Earth Day Activity Kits The Alliance's Nature Education team created environmentally friendly activity kits in celebration of Earth Day. Including sustainable crafts and a planting activity! Earth Day Kits & All Nature Activities Nature education for young children and families is made possible in part by a grant from the PNC foundation. SCHOOL PROGRAMS Sustainable Spring Experience $50 or Free for CPS Title 1 Schools Join a new virtual field trip celebrating spring and sustainability! We’ll talk about gardening in any size space. Including seed-starting and planting demos using upcycled materials students likely have at home. We’ll show sustainability in action at GPC and look for signs of spring on site! Great for groups of 50 students or fewer, and work for remote, hybrid, or in-person classrooms. Choose ‘Sustainable Spring Experience’ when registering. Book A Virtual Field Trip This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services [MA10-17-0193-17]. Additional funding provided by Peoples Gas Community Fund, PNC, the Seabury Foundation, and the Dr. Scholl Foundation. JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: URBAN ROOTS PART TIME SUMMER ASSISTANT  Now Accepting Applications We are seeking a part time summer teaching assistant for the Urban Roots program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through May 5th. We are looking for someone with teaching experience and an interest in plants, gardening, and/or working with teens. Learn More/Apply Principal funding for Urban Roots has been provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) [MA20-16-0031-16]. Additional funding provided by: After School Matters, Bank of America Foundation, Anonymous Fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation, Impact Grants Chicago and an anonymous donor. COMMUNITY CORNER Garfield Park Families Survey We have embarked on a journey through Of/By/For All to ensure our organization and the programs we offer are inclusive, relevant and equitable, specifically for Garfield Park families. We hope to connect and learn from Black or African American families with young children who live in Garfield Park about what fulfilling family programs they want to see and be part of in their community. If you and your family live in Garfield Park and are interested in sharing your vision with us in a 10-15 minute staff interview, please take a few minutes to fill out this survey. Thank you! Take The Survey West Side Group Wants To Turn Vacant Lots Into Community Gardens W/Free Fitness Programs Marcelino Riley, who has competed on "American Ninja Warrior," is raising money to build wellness sanctuaries so residents can grow their own food and work out for free. Pull Up The City has launched a GoFundMe to help them overhaul vacant lots in East Garfield Park, Lawndale and West Humboldt Park. (Image: Block Club Chicago) Learn More & Support The Garfield Park Neighborhood Market 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month; 10am-2pm The Garfield Park Neighborhood Market is coming back this summer! Starting in June, on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, join us on The Hatchery plaza from 10am to 2pm. Shop locally grown food including produce donated by the Conservatory, and support West Side businesses! They're now accepting vendor applications; apply today! 2021 Summer Market Vendor Application LET'S BE FRIENDS ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ #ShareColorfulBlooms Use hashtag #ShareColorfulBlooms and tag us on social media photos to share the different tints, hues, and shades of plants wherever you see them. Whether you're exploring your neighborhood, enjoying a garden, or visiting our Spring Flower Show. We may feature your photo! Image by @amyboylephoto on Instagram 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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