<h2 style="text-align: center;">Midwest Pesticide Action Center Presents: Garden Gala at Garfield Park Conservatory</h2>
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On Thursday, October 9th, 2014 join Midwest Pesticide Action Center in celebrating our 20 years of work protecting people and the environment at the legendary <a href="http://www.garfieldconservatory.org/" target="_blank">Garfield Park Conservatory</a>.

Guests will enjoy the gorgeous greenhouse at the Conservatory, food from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title="Revolution Brewing" href="http://revbrew.com/home" target="_blank">Revolution Brewing</a>, organic wine by <a title="Frey Vineyards" href="http://www.freywine.com/" target="_blank">Frey Vineyards</a>, a fantastic auction, and music &amp; square dancing with the <a href="http://goldenhorseranch.com/about/" target="_blank">Golden Horse Ranch Band</a>.

Those who attend the VIP hour at 6PM will experience a private tour of the Conservatory, followed by farm-to-glass, seasonal cocktails by local distillers <a href="http://letherbee.com/" target="_blank">Letherbee</a> and fresh juices by the greatly anticipated <a title="Owen &amp; Alchemy" href="http://www.owenandalchemy.com/" target="_blank">Owen &amp; Alchemy</a> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.

Bid in our auction on a private 4-course dinner for 12 by internationally acclaimed <a title="Chef Charles Webb" href="http://chefcharleswebb.com/" target="_blank">Chef Charles Webb</a>; a Green Garden makeover complete with design, installation, and plants of your choice; a stay-cation at one of the city's newest and most unique hotels, <a title="Thompson Chicago" href="http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/thompson-chicago" target="_blank">Thompson Chicago</a>; or a Chef for a Day experience at <a title="Moto Restaurant" href="http://motorestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Moto Restaurant</a>. Can't attend or want to start shopping? Place your bids now through our <a title="Garden Gala Online Auction" href="http://www.32auctions.com/MPACGardenGala" target="_blank">online auction</a>.

Bring your appetite because we'll have delicious <span class="il" style="color: #222222;">vegan</span><span style="color: #222222;">, vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options thanks to <a title="The Amazing Kale Burger" href="http://www.amazingkaleburger.com/" target="_blank">The Amazing Kale Burger</a>, <a title="Chop Shop" href="http://www.chopshopchi.com/" target="_blank">Chop Shop</a>, Pint, <a title="Sunda" href="http://sundachicago.com/" target="_blank">Sunda</a>, and <a title="Limelight Catering" href="http://www.limelightcatering.com/" target="_blank">Limelight Catering</a>.</span>

Dust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be playing country and bluegrass tunes, teaching you how to do-si-do and promenade your way down Horticulture Hall. Once you're warmed up, award-winning <a title="Slo Mo" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Slo-Mo/168021113283275" target="_blank">DJ Tess of Slo 'M</a>o will close out the night spinning old school jams and new popular tunes. <span style="color: #606060;"> </span>

A complimentary parking lot will be available for guests to use. The Conservatory is an ADA-compliant facility.

For the past 20 years, Midwest Pesticide Action Center has been working at the local, state, and regional levels to protect people and the environment from the dangers of pesticides through advocacy, education, and outreach. Midwest Pesticide Action Center creates innovative programs that enable municipalities, low-income housing communities, park and school districts, childcare providers, landscapers, and homeowners to reduce indoor and outdoor pesticide use.

Purchase your tickets <a href="http://gardengala.brownpapertickets.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. Can’t make the party? You can still support Midwest Pesticide Action Center by <a href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/donate/" target="_blank">making a donation</a>.  You can also support our organization by <a href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-Sponsorship-Package-2014.pdf" target="_blank">sponsoring the event</a> or by <a href="http://midwestpesticideaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Garden-Gala-2014-Auction-Donation-Form.pdf" target="_blank">donating an item or service to our auction</a>.

This party is produced in partnership with <a href="http://no-small-plans.com/#homepage" target="_blank">No Small Plans Productions</a>. Special thanks to <a title="The Spirited Gardener" href="http://www.spiritedgardener.com/" target="_blank">The Spirited Gardener</a> and <a title="Field and Florist" href="http://www.fieldandflorist.com/" target="_blank">Field &amp; Florist</a> for also sponsoring this event.