The Friends 2010 Calendar of Events
We have an exciting year of events planned for our members.  Plan to attend all of these events hosted by The Friends!  For more details and/or registration please contact : 
Helene Fairbanks at 895-4560.   


" A tisket a tasket , come make an Easter basket"


 
You bring a basket or planter ( 10" max. diam.)and we provide the plants and soil.
Surprise a friend or simply bring some fresh greenery into your home.
Canadian Mennonite University,
Sunday 28th, March 1-4 p.m.
Fee 20.00 member -25.00 non-members
Please pre-register
Call   Susan   864-2254
Bring a friend and have some fun!


Summer  2010 In cooperation with 6 of Winnipeg's Horiticultural societies we present city-wide Garden Tours  
to be held on Wednesday evenings starting the last week of June and ending the first week of August.
August 8th       
Afternoon Tea on the grounds of the Lieutenant-Governor's residence


October          Open House   


Nov/Dec        
2010 Festival of Trees and Lights


 NEW at the Conservatory

Local glass artist, George W. Shannon pays homage to the people, places, and things that have impacted his life as an artist with an iconic collection of new works in Under the Influence. Created specifically for The Assiniboine Park Conservatory.

 Under the Influence will officially open to the public Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 7:00 PM. Installation dates for Under the Influence are February 25, 2010 through March 24, 2010, and open to the public daily 9:00 AM – 4: 30 PM, free of charge.


  

 Spring is in the Air
3rd Annual Gardening Saturday
Presented by the Friends of the Assiniboine Park Conservatory

May 8, 2010   9:00am – 4:00pm

 This year's Gardening Saturday promises to inspire the gardener within. Join the Friends for the day and experience:

Tradeshow – many exhibitors' booths

Demonstrations

Container Gardening Contest

17 Garden Workshops and
Keynote Speaker Jim Hole

Feature Artist, Terrell Mendis
Nature Photographer

This is simply a 'can't miss day'!

more information 


21st Annual Mother's Day
Plant Sale  

May 9th  9:00am – 4:00pm

Both of the above events to be held
at the
Canadian Mennonite University, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd.


  A Master Gardener Program for Manitoba gardeners
 
for more Information


The University of Manitoba 

presents
The Cultural Landscapes Field School

North Eastern Italy

Assiniboine Park Conservancy News

see the Conservancy's newsletter

APC-newsletter_New2c.pdf

 
NEW ADDRESS for the Friends of the Assiniboine Park Conservatory

Box 103 Stn L
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0Z4

Telephone # 895-4560 

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