Bloedel Floral Conservatory
Free Day and Plant Sale

Friday, January 28^th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

January 17, 2005 (No. 3) - Help celebrate 36 years under the dome and an early touch of spring with a FREE visit to the Bloedel Floral Conservatory on Friday, January 28th from 10 am to 5 pm atop beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park at Cambie Street and 33 rd Avenue. Escape the winter doldrums through a visit to the tropics - without leaving town. Enjoy beautiful spring floral displays featuring azaleas, daffodils, begonias, orchids and other blooming plants set amidst Vancouver's year-round garden paradise.

Bring your binoculars too and observe over 60 species of tropical birds that call the Bloedel Conservatory home, including a pair of spectacular red macaws ("Maria" and "Carmen") and our ever-popular Molluccan Cockatoo, "Charlie".

A wonderful selection of foliage and flowering potted plants will also be on SALE along with other interesting gift buys at fabulous prices and just in time for pre-Valentine's Day gift buying!

A great outing for the entire family!

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For more information on the free day or to inquire about rentals and evening receptions, call the Bloedel Floral Conservatory at 604-257-8556.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 200 parks and 40 major facilities throughout the City of Vancouver. The Park Board's mission is to provide, preserve and advocate for parks and recreation services to benefit people, communities and the environment.