[Communications] Last call for Bee's Knees, New Afrofuturism Exhibit, Annual Seedling Sale and more!

[Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance]

May 2023 E-News You are receiving this because you subscribe to our e-newsletter. May 2023 Connecting People To Nature On Chicago's West Side Spring Flower Show: Bee's Knees on display through May 14 Free; donations accepted. Reservations required Last call to enjoy this amazing spring flower display focused on the beautiful relationship between bees and blooms. Come check it out now through May 14th - come celebrate Mother's Day with Mother Nature herself! 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 13. EXHIBIT: An Otherworldly Existence: Afrofuturism & the Environment On display now through June 30 Immerse yourself in An Otherwordly Existence: Afrofuturism & The Environment. Afrofuturism is a social, political, and artistic movement. It envisions an improved future world for African-descended peoples. The African-descended people and cultures play a key role in the creation of that world. An Otherworldly Existence is an exhibit that uses an Afrofuturist framework to showcase the power of representation and creation in environmentalist efforts. It illuminates the importance of listening to Black & Indigenous communities in the fight to create a more sustainable reality on this planet. South Side native, artist Kee Merriweather, made this body of work. Garfield Park residents also shaped the exhibit.  Click here to see a recent feature in the Austin Weekly News! Annual Seedling Sale on May 13! Our Annual Seedling Sale returns in-person and by appointment only this year on Saturday, May 13 from 10:30am-2pm.  Shop for heirloom flowers, fruit, herbs and vegetable seedlings grown by GPCA volunteers and staff. Our seedlings are grown in our signature, hand-mixed growing medium using organic methods and without synthetic pesticides. Click here for a list of currently available seedlings. Neighbors and GPCA Members have received a special link to reserve appointment times first General public appointment times will open Monday, May 8 at 10am Every person entering the sale must have a ticket to enter Seedlings vary in size from 2 - 8 inches in 3 - 5 inch pots Prices range $4 - $6 Cash/credit/debit accepted Please bring your own box or bag to transport your seedlings home Every purchase supports our programs and our mission to change lives through the power of nature Learn More   Tulip Giveaway The Tulip Giveaway this year will be open for neighbors and GPCA members. We no longer host the large public event as we have in the past. It's a free event with pre-registration for neighbors (West Side residents in Garfield Park, Austin, West Humboldt and North Lawndale neighborhoods) and GPCA members. It will be scheduled for a Wednesday evening and we typically know a week in advance of the set giveaway date. GPCA members and neighbors will be alerted when the registration is open. Stay tuned! If you are a West Side resident you can contact dslaughter at garfieldpark.org OR fill out this form.  Current GPCA members will be emailed when the link is live or if you want to renew or become a member go here. Calling all Garfield Park community members: please fill out this form to be the first to know about upcoming happenings specifically for Garfield Park and West Side residents. Monday Coffee Co. At GPC Through May 28 Thursday-Sunday: 10am-2pm 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 through May 28. Make a free reservation to the Conservatory to visit the gardens and get your coffee on! This will be the last month of their pop-up residency before taking a hiatus this summer. We are grateful for the partnership and will miss them. If you don't already, give Monday Coffee Co. a follow on Instagram to stay connected and support their amazing work. Make A Free Reservation EVENTS & PROGRAMS Autogenerated Closed Captioning Is Available At Our Virtual Programs Bee's Knees Tours Wednesday, May 10 & Thursday, May 11 Cost: $5 / Free for GPCA Members Join a GPCA staff member for an in-person 30 minute tour through the Bee's Knees exhibit. Learn 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.  5/10 @10am 5/10 @6pm 5/11 @ 10am Caminata bilingüe de identificación primaveral de árboles  Viernes 12 de mayo; 10am–11:30am  Gratis; Se aceptan donaciones  Primavera, verano, otoño e invierno: aprenda sobre los árboles de la ciudad a lo largo de las estaciones con Openlands. Este en persona Tree ID Walk se realizará en inglés y español. Exploraremos los árboles del hermoso e histórico Garfield Park. Los niños interesados ​​son bienvenidos, pero deben estar acompañados por un adulto. La caminata se llevará a cabo al aire libre, llueva o truene. ¡Regístrese pronto para reservar un lugar! Es necesario registrarse. El programa es gratuito y se agradecen las donaciones para compensar los costos de programación. Todas las donaciones se dividirán 50/50 entre las organizaciones Openlands y Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance. La inscripción cierra el 11 de mayo a las 9:00 hora central. Ínscribase Aquí Bilingual Spring Tree ID Walk Friday, May 12; 10am-11:30am Free with registration, donations welcome Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter – learn about city trees throughout the seasons with Openlands. This in-person tree ID Walk will be hosted in both English and Spanish. We will explore the trees of beautiful and historic Garfield Park. Interested children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. The walk will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Register soon to reserve a spot! Pre-registration is required. The program is free however donations are appreciated to off-set programming costs. All donations will be split 50/50 between the non-profit educational organizations Openlands and Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance. Registration closes on Thursday, May 11th at 9:00am Central Time. Sign up Switch On Summer with ComED Saturday, May 13; 12-3pm at Buckingham Fountain Free Roving Naturalists (our weekly drop-in family program) will be on the move on May 13! Switch on Summer with ComEd and Chicago Park District is a free annual family event for switching on Chicago's iconic Buckingham fountain. Swing by GPCA's activity table for some solar printing and family-friendly nature activities. Plus, entertainment and giveaways. Help us switch on summer! Learn more at ComEd.com/SwitchOnSummer Lecture: "Using Found Objects to Design Accessible Garden Spaces" Wednesday, May 17; 6-7pm Free with registration, donations welcome During this in-person lecture, Catherine Boldt will speak about utilizing found objects to design more accessible garden spaces. Catherine specializes in empowering people to use their creativity to enhance their lifestyle – living with or without a disability. Catherine’s innovative approach to gardening and design will make you look at your neighbors’ garbage piles in a whole new way. She uses an array of commonly discarded items such as stock tanks, wash tubs, and castoff furniture, organize and enhance her garden. If you have a disabled body, an aging body, or any body, come and learn how to artistically increase sustainability while making your garden easier to care for. Register Natural Watercolor Paints Workshop Wednesday, May 24; 5-7:30pm; 18+ $100 / $80 Members or Volunteers; scholarships available Join us in person to learn how to make natural watercolor paints! During this workshop instructor Kristin Field will guide participants through creating 4 natural watercolor paints from plants to bring home. Participants will learn: How to create a lake pigment from dye plants like marigolds and sulfur cosmos Which plants make colorfast paints and which plants do not Steps and ingredients for mulling your own natural watercolor paint Register Warm Season Planter Workshop Saturday, May 27; 10am-12pm | 18+ Cost: $50 / $40 Members or Volunteers; scholarships available Join us in person at Garfield Park Conservatory to learn about summer 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! Register Virtual Yoga Saturday, May 13 & May 27; 9am-10am Free with registration; donations welcome Join DuShaun or Natalie for a virtual yoga class livestreamed from the Conservatory! Register with the links below. 5/13 Yoga w/ Natalie  5/27 Yoga w/ DuShaun 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 Bonsai w/ Chicago Bonsai Club Wednesday, May 17; 6-7:30pm Free Learn about the ancient art of growing bonsai from the Chicago Bonsai Club, a chapter of the Midwest Bonsai Society. Bring your bonsai trees to work on or just come to watch. The meeting is open to any interested adults, drop-in anytime from 6pm-7:30pm in the Classroom. Potting soil and wire will be provided, and some plant materials and pots will be available at a nominal cost. Origami Open House Saturday, May 13; 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.   NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS Inspiring Children & Caretakers With The Power Of Nature URBAN ROOTS TEEN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROGRAM Spring field trip time! The Urban Roots Teen Environmental Justice cohort had some fun in the sun at Starved Rock the other week. The teens also went to Altitude for team building at a trampoline park last month and will head over to Morton Arboretum later this summer.   A primary focus of the Conservatory and the Urban Roots program is to provide equitable access to nature, connecting local youth who have been under-represented and excluded in the outdoor movement with culturally relevant and inclusive nature programs and experiences that support their well-being and development, and in turn, cultivate a new generation of conservationists to advocate for the health of the planet. Give it up for this incredible group of young people!  Learn More 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: Bank of American Foundation, Anonymous Fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation, IMC Chicago Charitable Foundation, The Peoples Gas Community Fund, PNC, After School Matters and an anonymous donor. Roving Naturalists Fridays 11:30am-1:30pm and Saturdays 10:30am-2pm (except May 13*) Free with visit Roving Naturalists plant learning stations are for all ages! Join us this month as we continue our theme of "Sustainable Spring". This drop in program is included in a reservation to the Conservatory. Station locations will be posted in the lobby. Make A Reservation *On Saturday May 13, Roving Naturalists will be at Buckingham Foundation for Switch on Summer! This work is supported in part by PNC and the People's Gas Community Fund for early childhood education. Full Calendar Of Events OPEN WEDNESDAY FROM 10AM - 8PM ; THURSDAY- SUNDAY FROM 10AM - 5PM VISIT US | PHONE: 773.638.1766 When you become a member, we all grow 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 first access to the Annual Seedling Sale, tulip giveaways, 20% off classes, a 10% Gift Shop, reciprocal benefits at over 345+ gardens nationwide and more. Members also get 10% off when shopping at Chicago Plants and Plant Shop Chicago! Consider giving the gift of membership to that plant lover in your life. Membership   COMMUNITY CORNER   Garfield Park Neighborhood Market Saturday, May 13; 10am-2pm Support West side entrepreneurs during the Garfield Park Neighborhood indoor market season. Located at the Hatchery (135 N Kedzie) select Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. See you there! And remember, Link and Link Match accepted! Spend $25 with your Link card, and you’ll receive $25 in vouchers to spend on fruit and vegetables at sites around the city. Gold Dome Indoor Skate 100 N. Central Park Ave Thursday, May 18; 5:30-8pm Roller skate rentals provided by the Chicago Park District. Concessions by Garfield Park Advisory Council. All are invited; free! Inspiration Kitchens 3504 W. Lake St. Restaurant hours: Fridays, 11am - 2pm, Saturdays, 10am- 2pm 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.   Located around the corner from GPC! Grab a reservation before or after a visit to the Conservatory! West Garfield Park Down Payment Assistance The Micro-Market Recovery Program Purchase Assistance Grants can now provide $30,000 in down-payment assistance for the purchase of a home in West Garfield Park! Click to see if the home you are looking to purchase is located in the target area: https://www.elevatenp.org/mmrp/ To learn more about eligibility, follow the link: https://nhschicago.org/mmrp-purchase-assistance-grant/ 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. 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. Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60624 Unsubscribe communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by mstringer at garfieldpark.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!
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