Halloween Fun with Fruit Bats at the Garfield Park Conservatory
Release Date: 10/16/08
Partake in some Halloween fun and learn about the amazing fruit bat while standing amid the many tropical fruiting plants during a free event called “Live Fruit! Live Fruit Bats!” at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave. from 3 – 6p.m. on Thursday, October 30. No registration is required and the event is open to visitors of all ages. Activities will take place in both the Sugar from the Sun exhibit and the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden.
“Attendees will enjoy Halloween fun by learning about fruit bats and their importance to our environment,” said Robin Cline, Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance Education Manager. “Learn about how these creatures play a crucial role in the lives of humans.”
Visitors will learn about the many tropical fruiting plants of the Conservatory, such as vanilla, bananas and mangos and the connection between these fruiting plants and the fruit bat. Animal presenter Scott Heinrichs of Walk on the Wildside will exhibit live fruit bats, answer questions, and screen a video which explores the important connections between these nighttime fliers and the favorite fruits.
Fruit bats are considered one of the greatest pollinators on earth and are one of the largest bats, most important to humans. Many fruits and vegetables would not exist without these bats. They disperse the seeds and pollinate the flowers of many plants. Fruits that depend on bats for pollination or seed dispersal include: bananas, peaches, avocados, mango, and figs to name a few.
During the free event, enjoy related activities:
· Take your family on A Fly by Night Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt.
· Design Flower Nectar Cups, with pollinating bat straws.
· Play in our soil table banana habitat.
Call 1-773-638-1766 ext 23 for more information.
- Contact Phone: 312 742 7529