[Communications] A New Year at GPC: Proof of Vaccination required ❄️Winter Show "Serenity" Closes 👀 Agave Watch 🐝 Learn to be a Beekeeper in 2022 & More!

[Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance]

 You are receiving this because you subscribe to our e-newsletter. JANUARY 2022 HAPPENINGS Vaccine Update COVID-19 Update: In an effort to ensure that the Garfield Park Conservatory is as safe as possible for all, beginning Friday, January 7, 2022 all visitors (ages 5 and up) must show proof of vaccination to enter the Conservatory. Proof can include a physical vaccine card, a photocopy of the card, a digital record or app on your phone, or a printed record from a vaccine provider. Those 16 and over must also show a photo ID. Please note that masks are also still required to be worn over your mouth and nose for the entirety of your visit. We thank you in advance for your continued cooperation and compliance and we look forward to welcoming you to the gardens soon. WINTER FLOWER SHOW: SERENITY Closes January 9, 2022; Free Registration & Vaccine Required Happy New Year! The last day to enjoy the Winter Flower Show 'Serenity' is Sunday, January 9. We are so thankful to staff for the incredible work they put into the display. We love our visitors and hope this exhibit has brought you peace and relaxation this season. Neighbors/Members: If you live in Garfield Park or are a member, there are additional free reservation times set aside for you. Neighbors call 773-638-1766 or email visitors at garfieldpark.org. Become a member or current members can contact membership at garfieldpark.org or call 773-638-1766 x 13. BOOK VISIT The 2021 Winter Flower Show: Serenity is sponsored in part by Arcadia Solar and The Chicago Community Trust Watch "Ray & The Agave" Directed by James Kozar, the film "Ray & The Agave" recently screened at DOCNYC, the largest documentary film festival in the US. It's now available to watch through Apparatus Cinema. This 10 minute documentary filmed entirely at the Conservatory in 2019 follows the once-in-a-lifetime bloom of the Agave americana from the perspective of its caretaker, Ray. While the spectacular bloom was widely celebrated, it also signaled the end of its life cycle. Agave Watch 2022 We hope you've been following the bittersweet blooming process of the large Agave guiengola in the Desert House. We started the watch in early December and this several week long/months long process will be the “swan song” for the plant. We have named her "Guien" pronounced "Gwen". Follow us on social media and see our Instagram story highlight "Agave Watch" for updates. Pictured here is Guien on December 20, 2021 when the flowering stalk (quiote) measured 59 1/2 inches. Save The Date: 2022 Spring Flower Show Save the date for the 2022 Spring Flower Show: Knock Knock. The show will open on February 26 and run through Mother's Day, May 8, 2022. Stay subscribed to our e-newsletter for more details coming soon! EVENTS & PROGRAMS 2nd Wednesday Virtual Lecture: Tying Personal Narrative & Mark-Making Together in Collage w/Roderick Sawyer Wednesday, January 12; 6pm-7pm Join Sawyer in a talk about the ways that he uses photography, collage and graffiti-writing to explore how personal narratives intersect with our environment. Sawyer is a Southside-based creative that explores the importance of language and storytelling through his art practices. Register For The 1/12 Lecture Virtual Beginning Beekeeping - 2 Part Class Sunday, January 30 & February 6; 10am-12:30pm $50 | $40 members/volunteers Scholarships available Spend 2 days virtually connecting with our Head Beekeeper, Marcin Matelski, to learn the basics of beekeeping: equipment, hive design and construction, bee biology and behavior, bee management, and bee products. Scholarships are available here. Register For Beginning Beekeeping Virtual Beekeeping Lecture with Emily Noordyke Wednesday, February 2; 6pm-7:30pm Free; Donations welcome Join us for a virtual beekeeping lecture with Emily Noordyke to learn about the latest research on feeding pollen substitutes. Her presentation will summarize the findings of pollen substitute research as a whole. Register For Beekeeping Lecture 2nd Wednesday Virtual Lecture - Diasporic Foodways: Culinary Reflections in Art w/Alexandra Antoine Wednesday, February 9; 6pm-7pm Free; Donations welcome Join artist and farmer Alexandra Antoine for a discussion on culinary reflections in art. This lecture will focus on how she has been combining food, art and farming in her practice using various art mediums. Alexandra will share culinary experiences from her travels throughout the African diaspora and specific authors and texts that have shaped the path she’s currently journeying on. Register For The Lecture Virtual Yoga Saturdays; 9am-10am Free; Donations welcome Start the New Year with mindfulness and join us for yoga livestreamed from the Conservatory led by Natalie Schilke! Sign Up For 1/15 Yoga Sign Up For 1/22 Yoga Sign Up For 1/29 Yoga Ask a Master Gardener In Person Saturdays; 10:30am-1pm Free Most Saturdays (except holiday weekends), the University of Illinois Extension Ask a Master Gardener table is located in Horticulture Hall to answer your questions about plants. To access the table, you will need to book a reservation. FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS HOURS: OPEN WEDNESDAY from 10AM - 8PM ; THURSDAY- SUNDAY from 10AM - 5PM VISIT US | PHONE: 773.638.1766 BECOME A MEMBER JOIN/RENEW Members now get 10% off when shopping at Plant Salon and Plant Shop Chicago! Become a member and get more great perks like 20% off classes, 10% Gift Shop discount, reciprocal benefits at over 345+ gardens nationwide and more. With your support we can continue to connect more people to plants and celebrate the power of nature together. JOIN/RENEW We're Hiring! Garfield Park residents are strongly encouraged to apply. Director of Youth Education: We are hiring a Director of Youth Education, a new role with the Conservatory. This position is full-time, exempt and includes benefits. View the job description and application instructions here. Volunteer Program Coordinator: This position averages 20-25 hours per week. View the job description and application instructions here. COMMUNITY CORNER Holiday For The West Side Youth Thank you to Earth Remedies, the West Side Collective and everyone who supported Holiday for West Side Youth in December! Together we were able to host a winter wonderland experience at the Conservatory for the local Garfield Park community and people who live in West Side neighborhoods. We had 53 families with 212 people come through to the event. There was such an amazing array of gifts and goodies to give away to the families. PNC Mobile Banking Unit Every other Wednesday; 9:30am-11:30am Next Visit: January 12, 2022 The Conservatory welcomes the PNC Mobile Branch community outreach vehicle to our parking lot to provide financial services, education and counseling. They aim to have a very visible and meaningful presence in the community to give additional access to financial services. Spread the word! Help Support West Side Businesses We hope you visit the Garfield Park Neighborhood Virtual Market! In the past year, more than 50 vendors participated, highlighting local businesses that are offering a variety of products and services, from catering to specialty sauces, salts, candles, pickles, jams and jellies. Shop The Market LET'S BE FRIENDS ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Follow @garfieldparkconservatory on Tik Tok! The Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance changes lives through the power of nature. 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