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gpconservatory

  1. Thank you to everyone who attended Beer Under Glass last night! We had a great time - did you?
  2. The 20th Annual Green & Growing Fair is this Saturday the 28th, 11am-4pm, free admission. Find all the details here: bit.ly/yYeVA
  3. TulipMania is scheduled for Sat Apr 28th this year, starting at 8am. For all the details, please visit bit.ly/yYeVA
  4. Fleurotica 2012 VIP tickets are sold out! General Seating tickets are still available. Proceeds will help us rebuild. fleurotica.org
  5. Fleurotica is less than 3 weeks away - get your tickets soon to the runway event of the year! fleurotica.org
  6. We are very sad to announce the death of our 45-year-old Double Coconut Palm. bit.ly/xmQQ46, @Suntimes: bit.ly/yUIKFz
  7. Join us for Tropical Treat Nights, Wed Feb 8 & 15, 3pm-7:30pm. Learn about the "sweets" grown here in the Conservatory! bit.ly/yYeVA
  8. Tickets for GPCA's annual fundraiser, Fleurotica, are now available on fleurotica.org. Don't miss this amazing fashion show!
  9. Our Spring Flower Display opens in Horticulture Hall tomorrow - see azaleas long before they bloom outside! bit.ly/yYeVA
  10. The Desert & Aroid Houses will reopen on Sunday with a Chinese New Year celebration to wish the Conservatory good luck! bit.ly/yYeVA
  11. @fitforonce Thanks for visiting! Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
  12. Despite the damage, the GPC Alliance has continued Conservatory programs. Please consider donating to keep them going! bit.ly/jQTRb9
  13. The Conservatory will be closed Fri Dec 23rd and Fri Dec 30th for CPD Shut Down Days. But we're open all other days, including holidays!
  14. Save the date for Fleurotica 2012! Our unique and tantilizing fashion fundraiser is back on Friday, March 23, 2012. fleurotica.org
  15. Our "One Pane at a Time" campaign has a new match campaign - donate & it will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50K! bit.ly/pjLMk6
  16. The Fern Room will re-open to the public tomorrow, Sat. Dec. 3rd! Come visit to see the status of the room.
  17. GPC will be closed Fri Nov 25th for a mandatory CPD Shut Down Day, but we'll be open Thanksgiving day, Sat & Sun. Come walk off your dinner!
  18. @brianksteele Thank you - we appreciate it!!
  19. Holiday Flower Show is cancelled, but festive plantings will crop up in Hort Hall for your family holiday photos in time for Thanksgiving.
  20. The Show House is now open as a pass-thru between the Palm House & Horticulture Hall. Hope you'll come by to see the condition of the room.