Hi Families, I have
been an admirer and a frequent visitor to the Garfield Park Conservatory
for years. It is an amazing place and every time I visit, there is
something new to discover. Marta and I couldn't wait to take the
children and we had the most perfect weather for our trip. It was also a
perfect way to connect our "green" lessons from Monday and Tuesday: our
actions must not compromise the beauty and resources that nature
provides us with. Responsibility, respect and conservation are key!
The engagement our Beye Discovery students had with the Conservatory was off the charts!!!
Highlights included:
1. the intrigue of the tropical plants and those bearing fruits (we saw pineapples, bananas, oranges and limes)
2. the plants that make candy (such as chocolate, gum and cinnamon trees and the vanilla plants)
3. the fun of the children's play area with slide and moveable bee that can pollinate the flowers
4. a plant that folds it's leaves closed when you touch it
5. the extremely colorful and fragrant outdoor gardens
6.
the "green thumb" area where children can plant flowers and vegetables
as well as rake, hoe, dig and even build sculptures and forts with tree
branches and palm fronds!
