May 21, 2007
Master Gardener Field Trip
Thursday, June 28
7:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
7:45 a.m. - Depart Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 North Central Park, Chicago (Check-in 7:30am)
8:00 a.m. - Pickup Blockbuster Video, North Parking Lot, 109 South Harlem, Forest Park (Check-in 7:45 a.m.)
Experience the beauty of the 15-acre Rotary Botanical Gardens located in Janesville, Wisconsin
Tour the gardens with a horticultural expert and view the internationally themed botanical garden
Stroll through the French Garden, English Garden, Japanese Garden and Brazilian Garden
Rotary Gardens was selected as one of the sites of Ball Seed Trial Gardens for 2007
The Rotary mission of international peace and friendship permeates the garden
Stop at the unique gift shop and visitor's center
Explore the magical Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Illinois on your own
Admire this impeccably landscaped and authentic Japanese style garden consisting of lagoons, an impressive waterfall and re-creations of traditional Japanese buildings
Anderson Gardens has been rated the #1 Japanese garden in North America
Stop at the Rock Valley Greenhouse & Garden Center for a chance to stock up on your favorite hard to carry garden supplies & plants (Don't forget . . . there's plenty of room in the luggage compartment of your motorcoach!)
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a camera. This tour will be held rain or shine.
TOUR COST: $54/person (without lunch, add $14 for each box lunch) Minimum of 40 persons necessary.
Optional box lunch may be pre-ordered at additional cost of $14/lunch
Choose from Turkey Club or Roast Eggplant Sandwich; all lunches include veggies/dip, side salad, cookie, bottled water
Insufficient registrations will result in cancellation of tour. Reservations are not refundable, but are transferable to another person. June 18 is registration deadline.
Tour price: includes: Deluxe motorcoach transportation, guided tours and admission fees, City Ventures escorts, light refreshments on motorcoach,all tips and gratuities.
This tour was arranged for the Master Gardeners of Chicago by City Ventures, 708-386-5668 .
RESERVATION FORM-ROTARY GARDEN/ANDERSON JAPANESE GARDEN TOUR
Name(s)__________________________________________Phone_____________
Address__________________________________ City________________________ Zip Code_________________
_____ No. Tickets @$54/person _____ # Box Lunches@$14/lunch ______Club ______Eggplant _______Amount Enclosed
Pickup location: _______Garfield Park Conservatory ________Blockbuster Video, Forest Park
Please make checks payable to City Ventures Inc. and mail along with reservation form to:
City Ventures, Inc... 830 Belleforte Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
For additional reservations, please attach separate sheet.
For information, call City Ventures, 708-386-5668
OPTIONAL BOX LUNCH AT ROTARY GARDEN: CHOICE OF:
TURKEY CLUB -A triple decker club on toasted fresh bread with turkey, tomato, bacon, and lettuce
ROASTED EGGPLANT SANDWICH – Chilled roast eggplant mixed with humus and sesame seed. Served with mozzarella cheese and grilled peppers on sun-dried tomato focaccia bread
All lunches come with veggies and dip, chef's choice of salad, a cookie, and a bottled water.
Lunch Price: $14.00
BOX LUNCH MUST BE PRE-ORDERED AND PAID FOR AT TIME OF TOUR REGISTRATION
Posted by Ron Wolford at 3:13 PM |
