2010-inspired flowers make debut in Stanley Park February 9

February 8, 2010 (No. 5) - Media are invited to attend an event celebrating the planting of special flowers inspired by the 2010 Winter Games. Over 750 beautiful winter-blooming Vancouver Medallion hellebores will be planted in the new beds at Prospect Point in Stanley Park.

The lovely creamy white perennials were generously donated by the Garden Club of Vancouver. The large display will showcase Vancouver's diverse winter climate to thousands of Games visitors and will be a lasting legacy for millions of visitors to Stanley Park.

When:	Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 11am
Where:	Prospect Point, Stanley Park
Who:	Park Board Chair Aaron Jasper, Garden Club of Vancouver Member Terri Clark, Valleybrook Perennials Nurseryman John Schroeder and Park Board gardeners

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For more information contact Barb Floden, Communications Coordinator, at 604-257-8438.

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation maintains 220 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.