Bloedel Floral Conservatory Free Day and Plant Sale

January 20, 2006 (No. 5) - Help celebrate 37 years of spectacular tropical displays in the jungle paradise at Bloedel Floral Conservatory during a FREE visit on Friday, January 27th from 10am to 5pm. The Conservatory is located atop beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park at Cambie Street and 33rd Avenue. Escape the winter doldrums through a visit to the tropics - without leaving town. Enjoy beautiful spring floral displays featuring gerberas, daffodils, begonias, orchids and other blooming plants set amidst Vancouver's year-round indoor garden.

Bring your binoculars along 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 popular cockatoo ambassador "Charlie".

Our gift shop will be full of great gift plants at low prices along with a host of interesting items just in time for Chinese New Year. Complimentary coffee will be provided by Starbucks.

A great outing for the entire family.

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For further information, contact: 604-257-8570. The Bloedel Conservatory is the perfect spot for a private celebration. For further information about rentals and evening receptions, please call 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.

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