|
|
Lincoln Park Conservancy News
July 2013 |
 |
Glass House Gala 2013 a Success
Guests at this year's groovy Wildflower Power!
Glass House Gala raved about the fun they had with our 1960s themed evening featuring Beatles tribute band
American English, go-go girls doing the watusi, and "hippies" handing the guests wildflowers upon arrival.
Held in the Sofitel Hotel's Grand Ballroom on Saturday, April 13th, and chaired by Michael Keable and Anne Van Wart, Conservancy  supporters enjoyed a delicious three-course dinner to the ethereal sounds of the Sandalwood Sitar Ensemble followed by a live auction with Master of Ceremonies T.J. Shanoff of Second City. The auction included a guitar autographed by Paul McCartney, a fine-dining package, and a luxury trip to New Orleans.
This joyous evening celebrating the environmental power of wildflowers ended with cocktails, dancing, and a 
glo-stick waving sing-a-long to the Beatles' song
"Hey Jude." Proceeds benefit the Conservancy's
operations and programs.
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR 2014 GALA
SATURDAY, MAY 17
CELEBRATING THE CONSERVANCY'S
30TH ANNIVERSARY
|
|
|
Meet Our Summer Staff
Katherine "Kate" Scheffer - Restoration Assistant
This is Kate's second summer with the Conservancy. A junior at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, she is working on her undergraduate degree in zoology and environmental studies. Kate is a first-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and enjoys yoga, reading and photography.
Megan Hoff - Summer Field Intern
Megan joins us from DePaul University. She's beginning her junior year as an undergraduate in their environmental studies program where she has made the Dean's List in several semesters. Megan enjoys working with animals, swimming, biking, and native plants.
|
|
Book Your Wedding Ceremony at the Lily Pool
Autumn Dates Still Available  Imagine exchanging wedding vows surrounded by the natural beauty of the historic Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool. If you're planning an intimate wedding ceremony with 30 people or less, this may be the perfect peaceful place to begin your life together. For more information, please contact us at (773) 883-PARK or info@LincolnParkConservancy.org
|
|
What's In Bloom? Everything!
- The Lincoln Park Conservatory Great Garden is bursting with color in its signature geometric planting beds and the Eli Bates Fountain at its center is pulling visitors into the garden with its delightful, cool spray. Bring a book, find a bench at the garden's edge and visit for awhile!
- The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool's namesake water lilies are still in bloom as well as many native wildflowers such as nodding wil
 | | North Prairie at North Pond |
d onion, ironweed, and yellow coneflower. Stop by to learn the history of Alfred Caldwell's masterpiece from one of our fabulous docents. See our website for details.
- The North Pond Nature Sanctuary is at the height of its summer blooming season with over 100 species of native wildflowers and grasses. Now is the time to sign-up for one of our free, guided Wildflower Walks!
|
|
Wildflower Walks at the North Pond Nature Sanctuary
June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7
Cost: Free  | | Photo by Jeffrey Liem |
Join us for a guided Wildflower Walk around the North Pond Nature Sanctuary on the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. Each month you'll explore different species as they bloom. Discover what makes wildflowers so essential to our environment, learn wildflower identification tips, and hear wildflower folklore. These easy, 45- to 60-minute walks are great for beginners or the experienced and are geared toward adults.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
|
|
Heron Walks at the North Pond Nature Sanctuary
Thursday, August 1 at 8:oo a.m. 
Cost: Free
Celebrate the annual return of the Great Blue Heron by joining us on a free Heron Walk at the North Pond Nature Sanctuary.
Great Blues won't be the only heron specie you'll see. You'll also encounter Green Herons and the endangered Black-Crowned Night Heron as well as other wildlife viewing.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
|
|
Bunker Area Restoration
Muddy Mess Controlled by Planting Project 
A problem area at the North Pond Nature Sanctuary we call "The Bunker" was repaired by our staff and volunteers in June. The Bunker is an old storage space with metal doors built into a hillside on the east side of the pond. Over the years, the soil around the bunker eroded and rain would wash the loose soil onto the adjoining walking path making it a muddy mess.
Our staff researched native plants with deep root systems that could tolerate the shade conditions of the area. Volunteers from our North Pond Gardeners Program assisted in laying down a biodegradable erosion mat made of straw to keep the soil in place, then planted through the mat. As the plants establish, their long, inter-twining root systems will hold the soil in place and keep the path permanently free of future muddy messes.
Many thanks to our great staff and wonderful volunteers who participated in this project!
|
|
South Lincoln Park History & Monument Walks
June 15, July 20, August 24, September 21
Cost: $20  Learn about the men that inspired the monuments and the history of South Lincoln Park, one of Chicago's three oldest parks! Join Krista August, author of "Giants in the Park" and the Lincoln Park Conservancy for this fun and informative two-hour walking tour.
The tour begins at 10 a.m. in front of the Lincoln Park Conservatory & Gardens and ends at North Avenue and Astor Street.
ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
|
|
Lincoln Park Workdays By the Numbers
April to June 2013 
Our volunteers are hard-working and dedicated. Each year from April through October you can see these busy bees flitting around Lincoln Park, supervised by our staff, picking up litter in the park, mulching and pruning trees, planting, seeding, removing invasive species from North Pond's prairies, and many other tasks that help make Lincoln Park so beautiful.
By The Numbers: April to June 2013
115 Volunteers Participated
350 Volunteer Hours Logged
175 Park Trees Mulched
420 Native Plants & Trees Added to the Park
2 Shoreline Trails mulched at North Pond
We also wish to thank the corporations who partnered with the Conservancy in April, May and June to help beautify Lincoln Park:
Americorps
Quaker Oats
Ropes and Gray
Schneider Electric
Whole Foods
World Chicago
and our friends at Chicago Cares
Special thanks to our partners at the Chicago Park District!
|
|
North Pond Gardening Program
Volunteer for Our 13th Season Among the Wildflowers
Join us on Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to Noon for our 13th season of native plant gardening at the North Pond Nature Sanctuary. Volunteers will help our experienced staff beautify and maintain the sanctuary and its surrounding park areas. Over the weeks, volunteers learn how to plant trees and wildflowers, apply wildflower seed, remove invasive species, prune and mulch trees and shrubs, and collect seeds from prairies, savannas and woodlands.
No time commitment required, but please register in advance. This program is for ages 16 and over.
2013 WORKDAY SCHEDULE
May 25, June 8 and 22, July 6 and 20, August 3 and 24, September 7 and 28, October 12
|
|
Divvy Bike Share Program
Arrives in Lincoln Park & Throughout Chicago
If you haven't seen them yet, the sky-blue bicycle rental stations popping up at street corners and parkways throughout the city, you soon will.
Over 70 new Divvy Bike stations have been installed and another 230 will be installed by the end of this summer. The bikes will provide residents and tourists with a new way to get around town. Based on programs used in other large cities around the world, Chicago's system will allow riders to pick up a bike at one location and return it to any other Divvy bike share station in the city. This allows riders to travel one-way to anywhere Divvy stations are located. Rentals begin at 30 minutes and annual memberships are available.
The Conservancy worked with Alderman Michele Smith, the Chicago Department of Transportation and the Chicago Park District to locate stations in South Lincoln Park.
|
|
|
You are receiving this email because you are a valued member of the Lincoln Park Conservancy community. If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
The Lincoln Park Conservancy Development Team
T. 773-883-PARK
E. info@lincolnparkconservancy.org
W. www.lincolnparkconservancy.org
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
