Regina Floral Conservatory
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Regina Floral Conservatory [1] in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada is a conservatory operated by volunteers of the Regina Garden Associates[2] with support from the City of Regina.[3] Bursting with tropical plants, exotic trees, and brilliant blooms, the Conservatory provides a welcome setting for Regina residents and visitors to the city. Floral displays change regularly and feature seasonal offerings set in the tranquility of lush greenery, the therapeutic scent of moist air and the soothing sounds of a gentle waterfall.
The facility was established by the City of Regina during the 1950s as a cluster of three greenhouses to grow plant material to beautify the city. A portion of this operation was later opened to the public so that the people of Regina could enjoy an indoor green space.
In 1991, a volunteer organization called the Regina Garden Associates (RGA)[4] was formed to operate a small gift shop at the entrance to the public floral display. The City of Regina formed a partnership with the RGA in 1999 to operate and maintain a 315 square metre greenhouse display, as well as to oversee special events. The RGA hosts several teas [1] and family days,[5] within the conservatory each year and also manages the rental of the space for weddings, meetings and other events.
In 2002 the greenhouse officially became known as the Regina Floral Conservatory.
The conservatory is home to permanent collection that includes an abundance of trees, cacti, succulents, tropical plants and orchids. The floral display at the conservatory changes on a seasonal basis approximately four to six times per year, including a Christmas display, tropical display, and spring display featuring thousands of spring bulbs. The RGA also offers educational programming at the Regina Floral Conservatory for children from preschool to grade eight. Children learn about plant needs and plant parts, plant diversity and adaptations, plants that are commercially important to humankind, the water cycle, and composting.
Located at 1450B Fourth Avenue, the Regina Floral Conservatory is open to the general public from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week from September through June (except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day). From June to September, the conservatory is open by appointment only. Admission is free, except in the case of special events. Donations are appreciated and used to help maintain the floral display. The conservatory is proud to be wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly.
[edit] References
- ^ "Regina Floral Conservatory". Reginafloralconservatory.ca. http://www.reginafloralconservatory.ca/index.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-20.[dead link]
- ^ "Membership". Reginafloralconservatory.ca. http://www.reginafloralconservatory.ca/index_files/Page437.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-20.[dead link]
- ^ http://www.regina.ca/Page1090.aspx
- ^ "Volunteer Opportunities". Reginafloralconservatory.ca. http://www.reginafloralconservatory.ca/index_files/Page301.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-20.[dead link]
- ^ JOE COUTURE (April 20, 2009). "Family fun for Earth Day". Leader-Post. http://www.leaderpost.com/Life/Digging+never+felt+good/1513539/story.html. Retrieved 2009-04-20.[dead link]
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