Orchid Sale and Show at Lincoln Park Conservatory Rescheduled for Father’s Day Weekend
Release Date: 05/23/07
The Orchid Sale and Show at Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive, is rescheduled for June 15 – 17, Father’s Day Weekend from 9am – 5pm.
The Lincoln Park Conservancy in partnership with the Chicago Park District invites the public to attend the 2007 Lincoln Park Conservatory Orchid Show & Sale. Prominent orchid vendors will offer hundreds of varieties of the rare flower from Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 17, at this free show.
“The Lincoln Park Conservatory Orchid Show & Sale gives families an opportunity to connect with nature and learn about this rare flower in the tropical setting of one of our popular conservatories,” said Chicago Park District General Superintendent Timothy J. Mitchell.
This year’s flower vendors are EFG Orchids and Power Plant, both based in Florida, and Natt’s Orchids, based in Chicago.
The Lincoln ParkConservancy, formerly known as the Friends of Lincoln Park, and the Chicago Park District have partnered on many projects to improve Lincoln Parkincluding the $2.4 million restoration of the historic Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool.
"Once again, we are pleased to partner with the Chicago Park District,at the Lincoln Park Conservatory where locally grown, affordable orchids will be available to the public from the top breeders,” said Lincoln Park Conservancy Executive Director Steve Zelner.
The Lincoln Park Conservatory is located at 2391 N. Stockton Drive and is open 365 days a year from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
- Contact Phone: 312 742 7529