[Communications] Black History Month happenings, Spring Flower Show: Bee's Knees, Plant Sale and more

[Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance]

February 2023 Newsletter You are receiving this because you subscribe to our e-newsletter. FEBRUARY 2023 Connecting People To Nature On Chicago's West Side SPRING FLOWER SHOW: BEE'S KNEES February 15 - May 14 Reservations required | Free; donations accepted The Garfield Park Conservatory’s Spring Flower Show tradition returns February 15th! This year’s show, “Bee’s Knees” is a peek into the wondrous relationship between bees and blooms. Beautiful blooming spring bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and hyacinth, will be featured this year alongside hydrangeas, delphiniums, azaleas, and more. Empty observation and demo hives from GPC’s beekeeping program are set amongst the blooms, giving a glimpse into the world of a bee. Reservations are required to visit the Conservatory & Gardens. We use a timed-entry reservation system as a way to better spread visitation throughout the day to reduce traffic congestion and visitor crowding, making everyone’s experience more enjoyable. Reservations are free, donations are welcome.  A reservation to visit the Conservatory includes access to indoor and outdoor gardens, including our Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees. (Please note, the EMG Children's Garden remains closed for renovations). Reservations can be made online up to 30 days in advance. BOOK A VISIT Additional Neighbor & Member Reservations Available If you live in Garfield Park or are a GPCA member, there are additional 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. Walk-up reservations are prioritized for Garfield Park & West Side neighbors and members if available.   BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT GPC! We celebrate Black History all year long, but we have a special lineup of activities and events for you and the fam this February in honor of Black History Month! Check out each program or activity below for more detail. Programs are in-person, free (donations accepted), and no registration required, unless otherwise noted. Black History Month programs are made possible in part by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and the PNC Foundation. Additional funding for programs this month provided by The MacArthur Fund for Culture, Equity and the Arts at Prince, the Illinois Arts Council Agency, the National Endowment for the Arts and DCASE. Storytelling with Mama Edie Saturday, 2/4; 11am-11:45am Free Come and experience an interactive storytelling and percussion performance from Mama Edie in celebration of Black History Month. The performance will honor the importance of plants and other vegetation as related to the agricultural genius of George Washington Carver. Mama Edie will weave in stories about Ananse, the Spider from Ghana, as the kente fabric, also created by the people of Ghana, consists of patterns inspired by the webs that spiders weave. Learn more Black History Month activities for kids and families Saturdays, 2/4 & 2/18; 10:30am-2pm Free Check out drop-in activities in Horticulture Hall that celebrate Black culture and show how Black folks have used plants throughout history. These programs are drop in and no registration is required. You can stop by and interact with the materials at the station for as long as you want to. Adults and young ones of all ages are welcome. Learn more Photo by Sulyiman Stokes Family Drum Workshop & Presentation with Azania Drum Sunday, 2/5; 12pm-2pm Free with registration Join us for an afternoon of family fun and community building with Azania Drum. During this workshop, core members of the Azania Drum collective will provide participants with a brief history on the rich cultural significance of Djembe and Dunun drums, as well an instructional demonstration – allowing participants to explore sound and produce collective rhythms utilizing the drums. This program is offered in collaboration with Music Moves Chi. Learn more & Register Cooking Class for Garfield Park Families Wednesday, 2/8; 5:45pm-7:30pm Free; invite only We invite local Garfield Park families who are interested in cooking and eating a meal together to celebrate Black culinary history at the Conservatory. This in-person, free cooking class will be taught by an educator from UIC, and will include dinner! If you are a local family and are interested in attending, or learning more about programs like these, please email Drea Slaughter, Community Engagement Manager, dslaughter at garfieldpark.org. "Mercy Me, Mercy Me!" How African American Artists Addressed the Environment Wednesday, 2/15; 5:30pm-6:30pm Free with registration From earthworks to recycled art, an increasing number of African American artists have turned their creative energies to exploring the earth, its resources, and issues of sustainability and social justice. Join us for this special lecture with artist Juarez Hawkins. We will explore the myriad ways several artists addressed the environment in their work, including Martin Puryear (born 1941, Washington, DC), Chakaia Booker (born 1953, Newark, NJ), and Candace Hunter (born circa 1955, Chicago, IL). Learn more & Register Photo by Sulyiman Stokes Family Dance Workshop with Maila Sylla Sunday, 2/19; 12pm-2pm Free with registration Spend an afternoon enjoying some family fun and community building with West African Dance instructor Maila Sylla. During this high energy workshop, Maila will teach core African dance movements from Senegal, Guinea, Mali, Ivory Coast, and more! This program is offered in collaboration with Music Moves Chi. Learn more & Register Film Screening Shorts Santé and Pictures Only Wednesday, 2/22; 6pm-7:30pm Free with registration We are hosting this event as another opportunity to provide a platform to BIPOC Chicago based artists. This evening includes two short films followed by a dialogue with African American filmmakers Taylor Mason and Charles Honeywood. We welcome participation from our community and neighbors.   Santé is a short film about three estranged siblings who must decide where to spread their dysfunctional father’s remains over the course of a holiday weekend. Written, produced, and directed by Taylor D. Mason, the film premiered at the Black Harvest Film Festival in Chicago in 2022. Pictures Only is set in 1950s Bronzeville. Louise Parker is facing eviction from her home. Desperate to keep her independence and status, she is introduced to a lucrative performing opportunity. After being offered a promotion, she is left with two choices, become the headliner, or allow her family to lose everything. Sign me up Black History and Botany Tours with Urban Roots Teen Docents Wednesday, 2/22; 3:30-4:30pm Sunday, 2/26; 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm Free Come learn about Black History through a free, interactive tour with Urban Roots teen docents! Many of the plants growing in the Conservatory have deep significance to Black history, and the ways we think about horticulture has been shaped by so many Black scientists, artists, and thinkers. Learn more from these incredible teens about the ways they have woven together stories and info on botany, ecology, horticulture and Black culture and history to honor the plants, people and their legacies. Wednesday, 2/22, 3:30-4:40pm: meet in the Community Room, no registration needed. Sunday, 2/26; various times. Please book a visit to the Conservatory after signing up. Register here for a 1:00pm-1:30pm tour Register here for a 1:30pm-2:00pm tour Register here for a 2:00pm-2:30pm tour Register here for a 2:30pm-3:00pm tour If you have any questions, please contact Max Meyers, mmeyers at garfieldpark.org. These tours are made possible in part by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and the PNC Foundation. Principal funding for Urban Roots has been provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) [MA20-16-0031-16]. Additional funding provided in part by: Bank of America Foundation, Anonymous Fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation, IMC Chicago Charitable Foundation, PNC Foundation, After School Matters and an anonymous donor. EVENTS & PROGRAMS Autogenerated Closed Captioning Is Available At Our Virtual Programs   Our February Pop Up Plant Sale offers a carefully curated selection of cacti, succulents, tropical plants and houseplants through GPC’s Online Plant Store. Shop early for the best selection–quantities are limited! The sale begins on GPC’s Online Plant Store Thursday 2/16/23 at 10am CST and continues through Saturday 2/18/23 at 11:30pm (or while supplies last!).  Prices vary according to plant size and variety.  Every purchase supports Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance programs and mission to change lives through the power of nature. All plants purchased must be picked up on Saturday, 2/25 We do not offer shipping. After you complete your online purchase, you will receive a confirmation email that includes a link to schedule your pickup for Saturday, 2/25. Community Perk: Garfield Park Community gets 10% off. For your Community discount code contact dslaughter at garfieldpark.org. Member Benefit: GPCA Members get 10% off – a discount code is emailed to you once you join or renew your membership. Questions? Contact membership at garfieldpark.org or call 773-638-1766 x 13.. To learn more about becoming a Member click here. Plant Sale Planning a Natural Dye Garden Saturday, 3/4; 10am-12pm Cost: $40 / $32 Member or Volunteer Scholarships available During this workshop instructor Kristin Field will share with participants growing instructions (seeding, spacing, transplanting, and care during the growing season) for the following natural dye plants: marigolds, japanese indigo, coreopsis, sulfur cosmos, scabiosa, dyer's chamomile, hopi sunflowers, madder. Kristin will also share information on harvesting tips & where to buy dye plant seeds, lead participants through an example garden plan, and give participants an opportunity to create their own garden map. Register Virtual Beekeeping Lecture with Dr. Katie Lee Wednesday, 2/8; 6:30pm-8pm Free with registration; Donations Accepted Do healthy queens lead to healthy colonies? The ability to predict the downfall of a queen can help a beekeeper make the management decision to replace a queen or leave her be. This talk covers what queen failure looks like, if colony signs like brood pattern can help beekeepers read the health of a queen, and the impact of queen age on the productiveness of a colony. Dr. Lee presented preliminary results from her research into queen and colony health in November 2021 and this lecture will have updated info and more field data from 2022. Learn more & Register Virtual Yoga Saturday 2/11 w/ Natalie Saturday 2/25 w/ DuShaun 9am-10am Free with registration; Donations Accepted Join us for a free yoga session livestreamed from the Conservatory. Register For 2/11 Yoga  Register For 2/25 Yoga  Virtual Beekeeping Lecture with Jonathan Bennet Wednesday 3/1; 6:30pm-8pm Free with registration; Donations Accepted Jonathan encourages people of all ages and abilities to keep bees if it is of their interest. In his presentation he will share ways he has adapted his beekeeping to his physical ability and future plans to continue to improve the adaptability of his apiary to his physical ability. Register Ask a Master Gardener Saturdays; 10:30am-1pm Free On Saturdays (except holiday weekends), there's a University of Illinois Extension Ask a Master Gardener table in Horticulture Hall to help answer your plant questions. Make a free reservation to GPC to visit. Ask A Master Gardener YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS Inspiring Children & Caretakers With The Power Of Nature Winter Wonderland Nature Play Days 2nd & 4th Saturdays Through March 25, 10am-2pm Included in a Free Reservation Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory’s Nature Educators! During Winter Wonderland Nature Play Days, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun, even when it’s cold. Learn More   Roving Naturalists Fridays, 11:30am-1:30pm Included in a Free Reservation Roving Naturalists plant learning stations are for all ages! This drop in program is included in a reservation to the Conservatory. Station locations will be posted in the lobby. Learn more This work is supported by a grant from PNC Foundation for early childhood education. We are grateful for their support of our programs at the Conservatory. Full Calendar Of Events OPEN WEDNESDAY 10AM - 8PM ; THURSDAY- SUNDAY 10AM - 5PM VISIT US | PHONE: 773.638.1766 Become A Member Membership to the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance helps us continue to connect more people to this sparkling jewel, and celebrate the power of nature together. Members get great perks like 10% off our upcoming Plant Sale, 20% off GPCA classes, 10% off Gift Shop purchases, 20% Monday Coffee Co. discount, reciprocal benefits at over 345+ gardens nationwide and more. Members also get 10% off when shopping at Chicago Plants, Plant Salon and Plant Shop Chicago! Consider becoming a monthly member or giving the gift of membership and support the plants and programs you love. Membership Monday Coffee Co. At GPC Friday-Sunday: 10am-3pm In Horticulture Hall Visit Monday Coffee Co., the Black-owned coffee pop-up founded by Amanda Christine Harth and Felton Kizer, at Garfield Park Conservatory! Make a free reservation to the Conservatory to visit them. Members get 20% off at the cart. Make A Free Reservation   COMMUNITY CORNER Sankofa Wellness Village On West Side Wins $10 Million Chicago Prize Spreading the great news regarding the future of Garfield Park with you! The Sankofa Wellness Village in West Garfield Park has been awarded the $10 Million Chicago Prize from the Pritzker Traubert Foundation. Congratulations to the Rite To Wellness Collaborative! The village will be a sprawling, $50 million campus that includes a wellness center with a credit union, an art center, business hub and pop-up markets bringing more fresh food to West Siders. The Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative, which includes several West Side groups, is steering the development, which will be located at the Madison Pulaski corridor.  Learn more Free Produce Market at Legler Regional Library Upcoming dates: 2/18, 3/18, 4/15 10am - 3pm (or while supplies last) Fresh fruits and veggies plus activities for kids and families. Learn more Garfield Park Gold Dome Indoor Skate 100 N. Central Park Ave 2/19 & 3/19; 5:30-8pm Roller skate rentals provided by the Chicago Park District. Concessions by Garfield Park Advisory Council. All are invites; no admission fee 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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