<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, hors d’ouevres from sustainably minded Chicago eateries, craft beer by <a title="Revolution Brewing" href="http://revbrew.com/home" target="_blank">Revolution Brewing</a> and 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> in the Conservatory’s enchanting outdoor gardens before the party opens to general admission attendees at 7PM.

Dust off your cowboy boots because the award-winning Golden Horse Ranch Band will be guiding guests through fun and simple square dance moves appropriate for all ages and abilities.

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 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> for also sponsoring this event.