Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance

???? Huge thank you to the amazing volunteer group from 16 On Center for digging in and planting daffodil bulbs! Your hard work and dedication help's spring bloom for all to enjoy here on the West Side. ???? Thank you for helping the Conservatory thrive, and we couldn’t do it without your partnership! Want to join our corporate volunteer team? Reach out today at [email protected] to learn more! #VolunteersRock #ThankYou #GarfieldParkConservatory #16oncenter #daffodils #planting #bulbs

?? Join Our Team and Make a Lasting Impact! ?? ? Do you have a passion for building community connections and inspiring others through nature??We are seeking committed individuals to join our team and help make a difference at Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance (GPCA)! ? Open Positions: ? ?? Adult Program Coordinator ? Full-Time Position Applications due by December 1, 2024 ? ?? Community Engagement Manager ? Full-Time Position Applications due by December 5, 2024 ? ?? Garfield Park and West Side residents are strongly encouraged to apply. Share and tell a friend. ? Visit our website for detailed job descriptions and application instructions. #NowHiring #GarfieldParkConservatory #AdultProgramCoordinator #CommunityEngagementManager #Share #TellAfriend ?

?? Fall Harvest, Big Impact ?? This season, we proudly grew and donated 1,713 pounds of fresh produce to local food markets and pantries, ensuring nutritious options for our neighbors. Of that, 907 pounds were delivered to the Garfield Park Community Council's Garfield Park Neighborhood Market. It brings us joy to share that this year’s harvest exceeded last year’s by an impressive 308 pounds! ?? #CommunitySupport #FallHarvest2024 #UrbanAgriculture #GarfieldParkConservatory

?? New Installation Coming ?? Ever wonder what happens before a flower show begins? Our horticulturists are busy installing twinkling lights and winter blooms, creating a breathtaking landscape for our Snowflakes Winter Flower Show opening later this month. Stay tuned for more sneak peeks! ? #WinterFlowers #NewInstallationComing #Snowflakes2024 #GarfieldParkConservatory

?? Daffodil Delight in Garfield Park! ?? A few weeks ago, we had the joy of helping students from Leif Ericson School plant daffodil bulbs in Garfield Park. We're thrilled to share that we've officially completed the North to South Ribbon of daffodils! ?? A huge thank you to our amazing GPCA staff and volunteers for your hard work and dedication. Your support helps our park bloom brighter each year! ?? Stay tuned for a dazzling spring display! ?? #GarfieldPark #DaffodilPlanting #CommunityPlanting #GarfieldParkConservatory

???? Winter Flower Show: “Snowflakes” Opens November 27! ???? Our Winter Flower Show: “Snowflakes” is set to open on November 27, transforming the Conservatory into a enchanting display of colorful lush poinsettias accompanied by fragrant evergreens, Snowbush, Dusty Miller and Peppermint. Save the date and prepare for a sparkle of a time. #GarfieldParkConservatory #WinterFlowerShow #Snowflakes #WinterWonderland #Chicago

??? FLEUROTICA 2024 was a blooming success – thanks to all for helping us raise over $274,000 for equitable nature access and major support for the Urban Roots Teen Environmental Justice Program. To the amazing designers who created stellar garments out of plants, thank you! Learn more about these talented artists, give them a follow and support them. The full gallery of photos from Ally Almore is live! Hit link in below to view the full gallery. ???? https://lnkd.in/gyxtrniR Brittany Kee Floral Design (1) Terrace (2) @terrace.chicago @terrace AMY CRUM (3) Amy Crum Designs Mercedes Pickett (4) @mercy.eterne / Earth's Remedies Alicia August-Wright (5) Avents By August John Caleb Pendleton (6) Planks and Pistils @plankandpistils Dominque Struck (7) Luz Cardenas (8) Hailey Rodden (9) @hailey.roddden Scottie By Designs (10) @scottie.bydesign Fallon Williams (11) The Florist & The Flower @thefloristntheflower Naimah Belin (12) (Project 1952) @project.1952 Lisa Brown (13) (Honey Street Flowers) @honeystreetflowers Melinda Whitmore (14) - Vitruvian Fine Art Studio @vitruvivanstudio A. Hunt Designs (15) @ahuntdesigns

?? Take a Breath at Garfield Park Conservatory ?? If you’re feeling the weight of it all, remember that nature is here to help you find peace. Spending time at the conservatory ?? surrounded by lush plants and vibrant greenery, is a wonderful way to refresh your nervous system. Plan your visit and let nature be your companion through this season. ?? #FindYourCalm #GarfieldParkConservatory #NatureIsHealing #MindfulMoments ##takeabreath

??? A big thank you to Elara Engineering for their incredible help last week in moving our aquatic plants indoors for the winter! Your teamwork and dedication were a huge asset to our seasonal transition, and we’re so grateful for your support. ???? Looking for a unique way to bond with your team? Volunteering at Garfield Park Conservatory offers a hands-on experience in a beautiful, botanical setting! ???? If your corporate group is interested in making a difference while enjoying nature, contact us to learn more about volunteer opportunities by emailing us at [email protected]

??Thank You! ?? Our Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance annual floral fashion fundraiser, #FLEUROTICA2024, was an inspiring celebration of the beauty and power of nature. We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated 2024 host committee, led by Co-Chairs Erika Summers, CMP, DES, and Jenne Myers, alongside, Kristin McLaurin, Mary Clare Bonaccorsi, Cristina Vera Bridges, Wilonda Cannon, Tanya Davis, Elinor Escamilla, CFA, Jessica Ashley Garmon, Vanessa Hall, Dontrey Britt-Hart, Georgina E. Heard, Diana Palomar, and Julie Sacks. A special shout-out to our amazing emcee Jasmine Minor, show producer Irit Hotle and auctioneer, Dan Campbell ?? Heartfelt thanks to our talented designers, generous sponsors, and incredible event partners, all funds raised support the Urban Roots Teen Environmental Justice program and free nature education programs. ?? Together, we’re making a difference! #ThankYou #FLEUROTICA2024 #UrbanRoots #EnvironmentalJustice #FLEUROTICAFOREVER