[Communications] March happenings at the Conservatory

Wed Mar 1 12:32:32 CST 2023

Spring Flower Show, Beekeeping, Plant Dye Workshop, Family Programs and more! You are receiving this because you subscribe to our e-newsletter. MARCH 2023 Connecting People To Nature On Chicago's West Side SPRING FLOWER SHOW: BEE'S KNEES February 15 - May 14 Free; donations accepted | Reservations required Bees play a key role in sustaining plant communities and ensuring the creation of seeds and fruits in many flowering plants. Their advanced set of senses help with pollination and communication. Did you know that a honeybee's sense of smell is 100 times more sensitive than humans! It is so sensitive it can detect the trace of a scent while flying. Instead of a nose like humans, they have antennae with over 170 receptors. Their antennae help them find pollen rich flowers full of delicious nectar. Come learn more about the world of bees and blooms in the Spring Flower Show: Bee's Knees. Open now through May 14th. 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. Make A Free Reservation Additional Neighbor & Member Reservations Available Do reservations look full? No worries if you live in our community of 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 17. Spring Flower Show Tours Cost: $5 / Free for GPCA Members Join a GPCA staff member for an in-person 30 minute tour through the Bee's Knees exhibit. Your tour will include information about the plants, history, and behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating the Spring Flower Show. Tour also includes a brief walk through our Palm House. These tours are intended for adults, but children accompanied by an adult are welcome to join.  March 22 @10am March 29 @10am March 29 @6pm Save the Date! Sweet Saturday Saturday, April 8; 12pm-3pm Cost: Free with reservation; suggested donation Sweet Saturday returns - we're bringing back this beloved family event! Discover new tropical treats and taste your way through the fruits and vines of the Garfield Park Conservatory. This drop-in event will let your whole family try some sweet treats while learning about plants in our collection. Featured plants include: banana, hibiscus, cinnamon, ginger, chocolate, vanilla and more. Plus, live music along with crafts and art activities led by GPCA nature education teachers. Learn More This event is supported in part by Peoples Gas Community Fund and PNC. EVENTS & PROGRAMS Autogenerated Closed Captioning Is Available At Our Virtual Programs Virtual Beekeeping Lecture with Jonathan Bennet Wednesday, March 1; 6:30pm-8pm Cost: Free with registration; donations welcome 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. ASL Interpretation will be provided. Sign me up Planning a Natural Dye Garden Saturday, March 4; 10am-12pm; In-person Cost: $40 / $32 Member or Volunteer Scholarships available During this in-person 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 Bee Package Installation Class Sunday, March 19; 12pm-1pm; In-person Cost: $30 / $24 Member & Volunteer Scholarships available Are you a brand new beekeeper starting out this year? Or want to brush up on your beekeeping skills before the season starts? This hands-on class will take place in our apiary and will include an actual installation of package bees. We’ll also cover topics of feeding, adding room to your colonies and management over the first 6-8 weeks. Weather depending, we may also open up some of our overwintered hives to show an active colony and explain what’s happening in those hives. Register Beginning Beekeeping Class Saturday, April 1; 9am-2pm; In-person Cost: $70 / $56 Member & Volunteer Scholarships available Spend the day with Head Beekeeper, Marcin Matelski, to learn the basics of beekeeping: equipment, hive design and construction, bee biology and behavior, bee management, and bee products. This comprehensive lecture-based class is a prerequisite for joining the GPCA volunteer beekeeper program. Only a handful of spots left! Register Cool Season Container Workshop Saturday, April 22; 10am-12pm Cost: $50 / $40 Member or Volunteer In-person; Adults 18+ Scholarships available Join us in person to learn about spring crops that grow well in containers and leave with one 12-inch wide by 11-inch tall plastic pot that you planted with a mix of herb, veggie and edible flower seedlings + seeds! Learn More & Register Workshop materials provided with support from Amazon. Virtual Yoga Saturday 3/11 & 3/25; 9am-10am Cost: Free; Donations Accepted Join us for a free yoga session livestreamed from the Conservatory. Register For 3/11 Yoga  Register For 3/25 Yoga  Origami Open House Saturday, March 11; 12pm-3pm Free On the 2nd Saturday of the month the Chicago Area Origami Society presents a free drop-in Origami Open House to our visitors. Adults and kids accompanied by an adult are welcome. Free and open to the public. Registration is not required. If you’d like to visit the Conservatory before or after joining this program, please book a reservation. Learn More Ask a Master Gardener Saturdays; 10:30am-1pm Free Most Saturdays (except holiday weekends), there's a University of Illinois Extension Ask a Master Gardener table in Horticulture Hall to answer your plant questions. Make a free reservation to GPC to visit them. Ask A Master Gardener NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS Inspiring Children & Caretakers With The Power Of Nature URBAN ROOTS Let's give it up for the incredible Urban Roots teens! In February, teens led Black History tours for visitors. 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. Teens wove together stories and info on botany, ecology, horticulture and Black culture and history to honor the plants, people and their legacies. Recently, Planet Forward highlighted the incredible Urban Roots Teen Environmental Justice Program at the Conservatory. Read the full article here. 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, Peoples Gas Community Fund, PNC, After School Matters and an anonymous donor. Roving Naturalists Fridays 11:30-1:30pm and 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10:30am-2pm Cost: Free with reservation Roving Naturalists plant learning stations are for all ages. Come learn and explore about plants and science with us! This drop in program is included in a reservation to the Conservatory. Station locations will be posted in the lobby. Make A Free Reservation Winter Wonderland Nature Play Days Saturday March 11 and 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. Make A Free Reservation Family programs are supported by Peoples Gas Community Fund and PNC. Full Calendar Of Events OPEN WEDNESDAY FROM 10AM - 8PM ; THURSDAY- SUNDAY FROM 10AM - 5PM VISIT US | PHONE: 773.638.1766 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 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: 20% off classes 10% Gift Shop discount 20% Monday Coffee Co. discount Reciprocal benefits at over 345+ gardens 10% off when shopping at Chicago Plants, Plant Salon and Plant Shop Chicago! Membership   COMMUNITY CORNER   Inspiration Kitchens 3504 W. Lake St. Inspiration Kitchens is the social enterprise restaurant and job training facility of Inspiration Corporation, a non-profit with more than 30 years of experience providing services to Chicagoans experiencing homelessness and poverty. When you dine at Inspiration Kitchens you get to enjoy a great meal and do good, with proceeds from the restaurant directly supporting their programs benefiting those in need. Grab a reservation before or after a visit to the Conservatory! Restaurant hours: Fridays, 11:00am to 2:00pm, Saturdays, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Make a Reservation Tool Library Open House Saturday, March 18; 1pm-4pm 4015 W. Carroll Ave Come to the community library for tools and see what you can borrow for: Home repair, gardening, cooking, crafting, camping, cars, and so much more! Free Produce Market at Legler Regional Library Upcoming dates: March 18 & April 15 10am - 3pm (or while supplies last) Fresh fruits and veggies plus activities for kids and families. Gold Dome Indoor Skate 100 N. Central Park Ave March 16, April 20, May 18; 5:30-8pm Roller skate rentals provided by the Chicago Park District. Concessions by Garfield Park Advisory Council. All are invited; no admission fee. LET'S BE FRIENDS           Follow @garfieldparkconservatory On Tik Tok! 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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