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Luthy Botanical Garden’s Annual Poinsettia Show is Rich in History & Tradition

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In November of 1951, the Peoria Park District’s Luthy Botanical Garden opened in its current facility in Glen Oak Park. On November 18, the Garden’s 2011 Poinsettia Show began, and as always, hundreds of beautiful poinsettias and decorated trees  adorn the Conservatory and transformed it into a spectacular wonderland. Over the years, a visit...
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Get a load of these April Peoria Park District activities

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KIDS CAN BUILD A RECYCLED BIRDHOUSE - Create and decorate your own birdhouse using recycled materials at the Peoria Park District’s Forest Park Nature Center on Saturday, April 3, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.  The program is open to ages 5 through 10. The fee is $6, with a $1...
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Luthy Botanical Garden announces artists of the month for March 2010

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The Luthy Botanical Garden “Artists of the Month” for March 2010 will be Karen Simmons and Nancy Aupperle, who both specialize in gourd art. Their work will be displayed and can be purchased in the Garden Gift Shop. Karen Simmons – As a result of her love of gardening, Karen began experimenting with growing...
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