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2OUTDOORFAMILY FUNBackyard BingoScavenger HuntAvailable everyday in the lobby – FreeThe Conservatory’s backyard is burstingwith life and wonder. Come play backyardbingo with us. Find amazing Amazonianlilies, historic bulls, and backyard bees!Pick up bingo sheet at the front desk.Planting PartiesBy the tall orange flag in the Outdoor Play& Grow Garden (In the event of inclementweather, activities will be held in the indoorElizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden)Drop in any time during our plantingparty hours, and grow your family’s greenthumb. Different planting activities willtake place throughout the season. Fora complete schedule of weekly plantingprojects or for more program details andupdates, please visit our website at www.garfieldconservatory.orgConservatory Play Dates:Discover the Power ofOutside!Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 4pmWednesdays, 4 pm-7 pm (except July 4)Outdoor Play & Grow Garden(In the event of inclement weather, activitieswill be held in the indoor Elizabeth MorseGenius Children’s Garden)We have activated an outdoor play gardenfor children of all ages. Work with othersto build forts out of tropical leaves, play inour soil kitchen, or use your imaginationwith our box of props that changes weekly.We will also highlight a special “wonderspot” in our outdoor gardens for explorersto discover. Check in at the Play and GrowGarden to find out more.Wild WednesdaysLast Wednesday of every monthMay 30, June 27, July 25, August 29,September 26, October 31Drop in anytime between 3pm and 6pmSugar from the Sun room, unlessotherwise postedThroughout the season, we are celebrating“wild things” with live animal presenter ScottHeinrichs. Come out and ask Mr. Heinrichsquestions about each animal and get aclose-up look at some fascinating critters.Animal face-painting also provided.Tree ID WalksMay 18, July 20, October 19Walks leave at 10am from theConservatory’s front lobbySpring, summer and fall - learn to identifycity trees throughout the seasons withTreeKeeper Jim DeHorn of the OpenlandsProject. Jim will explore the trees ofbeautiful and historic Garfield Park. Cost isfree. Interested children are welcome butmust be accompanied by an adult. Pleasedress appropriately for the weather - walkstake place rain or shine! Sign up online atwww.garfieldconservatory.org/ growing_and_green_living.htm.

EARLYCHILDHOODPROGRAMSTHAT NURTURENATUREMorning Glories forFamiliesMondays, 10am - Noon*Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden,unless otherwise specifiedEnjoy learning together with your littleone during this weekly drop-in session.Activities are fun, interactive, andencourage children’s curiosity about thenatural world. Children and their care-giversrotate to different stations around theChildren’s Garden. Stations include plantingprojects, soil digging stations, tours, storytime,and more. Participation is free, butdonation for material costs is appreciated.Please note: While all children 5 and underare welcome to take part in Morning Glorieswith adult supervision, some projects aredesigned specifically for children ages 3-5years old. Younger children are welcome toparticipate in all stations with the support oftheir caregiver.Morning Glories forGroupsThursdays, 10am - Noon*Program location determined upon registrationOur popular Morning Glories program isnow available to preschool groups on theirvery own day! All schools and groups mustregister before visiting the Conservatory.For information or to register your PreKgroup for this program, please contactour School Programs Coordinator, YadiraCorrea, at correay@garfieldpark.org or773.638.1766 (x. 25).*Due to holidays and special programming,there will be no family programs on thefollowing dates:Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day)Monday, September 3 (Labor Day)Early Childhood Learning programs at theGarfield Park Conservatory are sponsoredby PNC Bank

URBAN ENVIRONMENTALISM AT WORK:WALK-IN DEMONSTRATIONS FOR ALL AGESBees and Beekeepers at WorkBeginning Tuesday, June 19, and continuing through October6Tuesday Morning- 11:00 am – 1:00 pm(hives are checked at 11:30 and 12:30 pm)Location: Sensory Garden HivesWednesday Evening- 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm(hives are checked at 6:30 pm)Location: Demonstration Garden HivesSunday Afternoon- 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm(hives are checked at 3 pm and 4 pm)Location: Monet Garden HivesThroughout the summer, our volunteer beekeepers will bechecking our beehives and on hand to explain what our busyfriends are doing. Fun, educational tools are utilized in this weeklyshow-and-tell. Hives will be opened by beekeepers at specifiedtimes listed above. Stop by and see what all the buzz is about! Aninformation cart will be stationed inside the palm house if there isinclement weather.Compost and Composters at WorkBeginning Saturday, June 23, and continuing through OctoberSaturdays- 10:30 am – 12:30 pmLocation: Sustainable Backyard GardenDrop in any time during the program hours for free tips, techniquesand useful information about composting at home. This free seriesis presented by the Garfield Park Conservatory, with support fromthe University of Illinois Extension Program’s Master Composters.Topic areas include Basic Composting, Worm Composting,Harvesting and Using Your Compost, Winter Compost Preparationand more. An information cart will be stationed inside the palmhouse if there is inclement weather.

6SCHOOL &GROUP FIELDTRIPSGarfield Park Conservatory is a green wonderunder glass and a great place to introducestudents of all ages to the wonderful worldof plants. Exploration kits, scavenger hunts,and room rentals are available to groups fora fee. (Rates will vary between student andadult groups.) To ensure a safe and enjoyableexperience for all of our visitors, groups of 10or more people must register before visitingthe Conservatory. To register your group,please contact our School & Group ProgramsCoordinator at least one month prior toyour visit.Here are some options for visiting theConservatory as a group:-Self-Guided Visit (Free)-Explore with a Scavenger Hunt-Register for an early childhood program-Rent an Exploration Kit-Rent a lunch room-Schedule a private tour ($12/person)Please visit our website for more informationor contact our School & Group ProgramsCoordinator at (773) 638-1766 x25.TEACHEREDUCATIONOPPORTUNITIESGreen Teacher NetworkGreen Teacher Network is a powerfulcollaboration between three major Chicagogreening organizations: Garfield ParkConservatory Alliance, Chicago BotanicGarden and Openlands. Schools join thenetwork to have access to a wealth ofinformation and resources related to greeningup curriculum, classrooms and schoolyards.Teachers from member schools can takeadvantage of several workshops throughoutthe school year and earn CPDU’s alongthe way.2012-2013 Green Teacher Networkwill feature:-Fall 2012: Putting Your Garden to Bed &Sharpening Your Tools-Winter 2013: Introduction toVegetable Gardening-Spring 2013: Using Gardens, Groundsand Sidewalks as Nature Play Spaces-Summer 2013: Green TeacherNetwork ConferenceFor more information and a membershipapplication, visit our website at www.garfieldconservatory.org/teacher_gtn.html orcall Melanie Harding at (773) 638-1766 x16.Garden Camp for Teachers: The Basicsof Botany & Greening & Using PlantsAcross the CurriculumOnce again, Garfield Park ConservatoryAlliance and Chicago Botanic Gardenhave teamed up to present this week-long,hands-on experience for teachers.Leave with a wealth of ideas about how toinclude plants and nature in your science,math, arts, language, and social studieslessons. All grade levels and teachingspecialties welcome.Participants will earn 45 CPDU’s, 3 LaneCredits, or 3 graduate credits (to be awardedupon completion of the entire program).Dates: July 9-13 & October 6, 2012-July 9-11; 8:30am - 4:30pm atGarfield Park Conservatory-July 12-13; 8:30am - 4:30pm atChicago Botanic Garden-October 6; 8:30am - 4:30pm atChicago Botanic GardenRegular Rate: $285 per teacher (additionalcost for graduate credits) Some scholarshipsavailable to West Side CPS teachers; pleaseinquire for details.For more information and a link toregistration, please visit our website at www.garfieldconservatory.org/teacher.htm or callMelanie Harding at (773)638-1766 x16.

SPECIALPROGRAMS8“A Weekend in the Path ofFlowers” — An EphemeralExhibition of JapaneseFlower ArrangingMay 5, 2012- 9 am - 5 pmMay 6, 2012- 9 am - 4 pmCommunity RoomThis exhibition will show examples of thevarious forms of ikebana taught by theIkenobo School, the oldest school of morethan 2,000 schools currently in existence.Since it is the first school of ikebana,Ikenobo is considered to be the origin of allikebana (flower arranging) and is based onthe simple philosophy, “The life of a flower isvery short.”Mother’s Day Seedling SaleMay 12, 2012- 11am – 3 pmPalm House Entrance of the GarfieldPark ConservatoryBring your mom to the conservatory thisMother’s Day, stroll the grounds, and buyher a living gift. A variety of herbs andvegetable seedlings, plus assorted plantsfrom the conservatory will be on sale. As aspecial treat for Mom, she’ll receive a freshflower gift, compliments of the Garfield ParkConservatory Alliance. Come early in theday while these flowers last.Bees, Bats, and Butterflies!Saturday, June 23, 11am-4pmLocation: Throughout the Conservatory(look for signs)The Garfield GoatsSaturday, April 28 through Friday, May 4Saturday, June 2 through Friday, June 8Saturday, July 7 through Friday, July 13Saturday, August 4 through Friday, August 10Saturday, September 8 through Friday,September 14Saturday, October 6 through Friday, October 12Location: Near prairie hill in City GardenFor one week a month this summer, we are hostingSani, Salvi, and Gracie, three local goats who arehappy to help us out by grazing on our prairiegrass. Come visit our goat friends to see an urbanpasture at work in our big backyard prairie area.Save the Date- ChicagoJazz Festival: NeighborhoodNight at the Garfield ParkConservatoryJuly 28, 6 pm – 9 pmCheck our website for more information about thisfree outdoor concert!www.garfieldconservatory.org.Celebrate “National Pollinator Week” atthe Conservatory. Learn how importantbees, bats, and butterflies are to the naturalworld. Bat-friendly plantings, a live bat, beedemonstrations and more will be part of thecelebration.

Conservatory Campfires-Celebrating Connectionsat the Garfield ParkConservatory“The Council Ring Series”Outdoor Lawns and Gardens / FreeMore than ever, urban residents want andneed to feel connected to their world, toother people, to other places, and to theirown communities. By hosting a series ofspecial outdoor cultural events, with thecampfire at the center of the spoke, wehope to engage folks around both a real fire,and the great Chicago fire that is our city.CAMPFIRE CONNECTIONS:A Summer Solstice Backyard ParadeFeaturing Mucca Pazza, the Circus PunkMarching BandWednesday, June 20, 20126 pm - 9 pmCAMPFIRE CONNECTIONS:A Great Big Summer Sing-A-Long:“Sing to a Plant” Public Singing EventMusical Direction by Mark MessingWednesday, July 18, 20126 pm - 9 pmCAMPFIRE CONNECTIONS:A Three Ring Circle: Chronicals,Copoeira, and the Council RingStories and Dances Around the FireWednesday, August 22, 20126 pm - 9 pmCreatures of the NightOctober 31, 4pm to 8pmLocation: Throughout ConservatorySuggested Donation- $3 / Kids 3 & under freeThis Halloween-themed event is a uniquetake on the season. Night dwelling animals,such as fruit bats, owls, spiders, and wolves,will visit the Conservatory on this specialHalloween night. Come learn about thesecreatures’ special night-time tricks. Costumesare encouraged!

HARVEST DAYSSeptember 8 and 9Outdoor Lawns and Gardens11am – 4 pmSuggested Donation – $3 (Children 3 and under are free)Here in the heart of our fair city, simple living is going on. City folk arekeeping bees, caring for goats, collecting eggs from their chickens, andgrowing organic tomatoes to put up at the end of the season. Come sharethe down home feeling of living simply and sustainably at this urban countrycelebration. Activities will include demonstrations of urban beekeeping,composting, rain water harvesting and more. Our new outdoor “UrbanDemonstration Garden” will formally open during Harvest Days. Other“country cousin” activities include corn husk creations, live chickens andgoats, bluegrass music, and cooking demonstrations. Come experience thepower of urban pioneer living at this two day celebration.

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New Communities ProgramThe Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance isthe lead agency for the New CommunitiesProgram in East Garfield Park, which workson issues impacting the quality of life in thecommunity. The New Communities Programis a long-term initiative of LISC/Chicagoto support comprehensive communitydevelopment in 16 Chicago neighborhoods.Have a question or comment? Pleasecontact Mike Tomas at 773.638.1766 (x. 14)or mtomas@garfieldpark.org.VISIT THECONSERVATORYGarfield Park Conservatory is openevery day of the year, except November25, December 23, and December 30, inalignment with citywide Chicago ParkDistrict closings. (We will still be open on11/23, 12/24 and 12/31.)9:00am - 5:00pmWednesday: 9:00am - 8:00pmGarfield Park Conservatory Alliance300 N. Central Park AveChicago, Illinois 60624773.638.1766www.garfieldconservatory.orgAlthough admission and parkingat the Conservatory are free, someprograms and special events requirea fee, ticket purchase, or suggesteddonation. To confirm times, datesand costs, please visit our website atwww.garfieldconservatory.orgMembershipSupport programming at the Conservatory.Join the Garfield Park ConservatoryAlliance and become a member today.For more information, contact SheilaQuinn at 773.638.1766 (x. 13) or squinn@garfieldconservatory.org or join online byvisiting www.garfieldconservatory.org/membership.htm.Facility RentalFor that special occasion - weddings,reunions, business meetings - rent one of ourunique rooms or the entire Conservatory! Formore information on capacity, availability andpricing, contact Joan Colon, Special EventsCoordinator, at 312.746.5250 or joan.colon@chicagoparkdistrict.com.Gift ShopThe Conservatory Gift Shop offers astunning selection of decor, whimsicalgifts, educational games, and your favoriteConservatory plants. Open 7 days a weekfor your shopping convenience. If you needadditional information, please feel free tocontact us anytime at 312.746.4147.We are a small non-profit staff andare often away from our desks whilefacilitating programs. If you call and failto reach us, please leave a messageand we’ll get back to you. E-mail allowsus to respond efficiently duringnon-peak hours.

Family ProgramsFor information about the ElizabethMorse Genius Children’s Garden orour Family Programs, please contact:Kelly KatzmannFamily Programs Coordinator773.638.1766 (x. 23)kkatzmann@garfieldpark.orgVolunteer ProgramsFor information about volunteeropportunities at the Conservatory,please contact:Mattie WilsonVolunteer Coordinator773.638.1766 (x. 26)volunteer@garfieldpark.orgTeacher ProgramsFor more information about Garden Camp,Green Teacher Network or other upcomingteacher and educator opportunities,please contact:Melanie HardingPrograms Manager773.638.1766 (x. 16)mharding@garfieldpark.orgSchool and GroupField TripsIf you are a teacher or group leader andwould like to register for a trip or need moreinformation about bringing your group,please contact:Yadira CorreaSchool Programs Coordinator773.638.1766 (x. 25)correay@garfieldpark.orgBeekeeping andComposting ProgramsIf you have visited our website and still havequestions about our beekeeping program,adult workshops and series, or events,please contact:ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSGarfield ParkConservatory AllianceThe Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance,a non-profit organization, strengthenscommunity through the unique combinationof the Garfield Park ConservatoryCampus, other botanical resources, andthe engagement of community members.With its innovative programs, the Allianceenhances the environment, social andeconomic vitality of Chicago’s West Sideand encourages the larger communityto explore the fundamental connectionbetween plants and human life.Chicago Park DistrictThe Garfield Park Conservatory is ownedand operated by the Chicago Park District.It is responsible for the maintenanceand sustainability of the collections,grounds and physical facility. Park Districtfloriculturists propagate plants, mountseasonal flower shows and maintain alloutdoor gardens.Naaman GambillPrograms Coordinator773.638.1766 (x. 20)ngambill@garfieldconservatory.org

Garfield Park Conservatoryis open year round!**Closed 11/25, 12/23 & 12/309:00am - 5:00pmWednesday: 9:00am - 8:00pmGarfield Park Conservatory Alliance300 N. Central Park Ave.Chicago, Illinois 60624phone 773.638.1766www.garfieldconservatory.orgSupport Our ProgramsYour contribution directly supports thework of the Garfield Park ConservatoryAlliance. Through its own fundraisingefforts, the Alliance produces all publicand school programming here at theConservatory including:- School Field Trips- Teacher and Educator Training- Teen Job-readiness- After School Programs- Family Programs- EventsPrinted on an FSC-certified, 100% post-consumer recycledsheet made with non-polluting, wind-generated energy.