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logoBucktown Tree and GardenWalk 2010

 

July 10th and 11th

11 am to 5 pm

 

Please join us for a walk in our neighborhood and explore the 100 private and public gardens which are carefully tended by our residents.   The GuideBook containing the map and descriptions can be picked up for a $5 donation at our Presenting Sponsor, Club Lucky, 1824 W Wabansia.  Walk to a wide variety of gardens or take the free trolley to another part of our one mile square neighborhood to begin your exploration. 
 
GardenWalk

Some gardens are packed full of flowering species, others create tranquil spaces in our hectic city.  Water features, ponds and koi, sculptures and rocks are all elements of these gardens.  The gardeners are generous to let you see their efforts, please be respectful of the plantings.  While you stroll in the neighborhood also take note of some of the other places you pass, gardens, shops, public spaces, and places to catch a bite or a beverage.  We are proud of our gardens and of our community. 

 

TreeWalk

 

Last year we introduced a self Guided Tree Tour to this event.  It was so well received that it is now a permanent part of our event. This year’s TreeWalk includes 100 specific numbered tree locations, and an index of the species.  We have added a Featured Tree of The Year.  In 2010 this tree is the Catalpa.  As you walk you will be able to see many examples at different stages of life  and learn to identify the Catalpa. 

Guided TreeWalks

Saturday at 12 noon and at 1pm meet at Lottie’s, 1925 W Cortland to go on a guided 30 minute walk and introduction to the Catalpa, our Featured Tree of the Year.Sunday at 1pm meet at Lottie’s 1925 W Cortland for the last guided 30 minute walk and introduction to the Catalpa, our Featured Tree of the Year.Sunday at 2pm meet at Club Lucky, 1824 W Wabansia, for a one hour Guided TreeWalk highlighting some of the 100 trees identified in the neighborhood. 

 

Free Trolley

Please take advantage of the complimentary trolley that is available during the GardenWalk.  Pick it up at any of the stops designated on the Map, or, if traffic permits, wave it down for a personal stop.  

 
Garden Oasis Stage – Live Music

Saturday and Sunday until 10PM, Club Lucky is once again the host of our "Garden Oasis."  The “BCO Garden Oasis Stage” is featuring live music all weekend long.  Club Lucky is also a great place to valet your car and catch the complementary Tree and GardenWalk trolley.  Meet for Lunch, Dinner, or Sunday Brunch and enjoy dining and cocktails indoors or out in the “Garden Oasis”.   GardenWalk food and drink specials are available.

 

Petting Zoo

Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4pm at Lottie’s Garden, 1925 W Cortland – stop by to see a variety of small animals not usually found in urban gardens.  Pizza Party - Stay from 4 – 7pm and have some pizza for ½ off.

Raising Monarch Butterflies

Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm at 2239 W. Armitage Ave  -  Bucktown Respite owner Loretta Downs will give a demonstration in her award-winning double lot garden on how to raise Monarch butterflies from eggs.  She releases hundreds of home-raised Monarchs every summer and she will show you how to do-it-yourself.

Composting

Saturday and Sunday at 10am, 1pm and 3pm  at Pulaski Academy, 2230 W McLean - Sandy DeChant, educator, will give demonstrations of composting at the two active compost bins on the Dickens side of the school.

Art in the Garden

The Plein Air Painters of Chicago are back to capture the weekend on canvas.  You will be able to see their works in progress in gardens and on the streets throughout Bucktown. They have works on display and for sale on the corner of Wabansia and Damen.  A portion of these sales will be donated to the Bucktown Community Organization.

  

Post-Walk Party

Sunday from 5pm to 6:30 pm at our Presenting Sponsor, Club Lucky with free appetizers.  Please come by to toast to a successful end of walk.

 

Beyond the Garden Gate

 

The boutiques at 1920 – 2145 N  Damen Avenue are hosting some special garden related activities.  See the next page for details! 

 

Please contact EvaB@bucktown.org to sign up as a volunteer or become one of our advertisers and sponsors.   
  
Click here for more information about this event!

Thanks to our Current Sponsors!

We appreciate the donation support from these great sponsors.  Please stop by to support them!

Presenting Sponsor - location for Welcome Tables

Club Lucky,  1824 W Wabansia

Silver Maple Sponsors – Trolley Sponsors – over $700 donation

A& N Mortgage - Jamie Franz and Alex Ilich, 1945 N Elston

Forever Yogurt,           1944 W North Ave

Jeff Lowe Group – Prudential  Rubloff, 2301 N Clark

Lottie’s Pub,  1925 W Cortland

Lily Sponsors – over  $350 donation

Beyond the Garden Gate - Blooming Shops on Damen,  1920 – 2145 N Damen

Bucktown Arts Fest    2200 N Oakley

Conlon: A Real Estate Company        1101 W Lake

Cortland Garage         1645 W Cortland

Ray's Bucktown Bed and Breakfast  2144 N Leavitt

The Care of Trees        340 N Hoyne

Iris Sponsors  - $200 donation

Bucktown Dental Associates -Dr Yassir Elseweifi    2002 N Damen

Bucktown House        2216 W Palmer

Bulley and Andrews   1755 W Armitage

Charles J Fiore Nursery           2901 W Ferdinand

Eva Bergant - REALTOR - @properties       1875 N Damen

Howard Orloff Imports, Inc.  1924 N Paulina

Khloe Karova, Edward Jones Investments    25 E Washington

Lincoln Tavern            1858 W Wabansia

Red June         2020 N Leavitt

Silver Cloud    1700 N Damen

The Pipeline, a weekly neighborhood e-newsletter covering Wicker Park and Bucktown   

The Pony         1638 W Belmont

Wicker Park Bucktown           1414 N Ashland

Daisy Sponsors - $100 donation

6 Degrees        1935 N Damen

Asrai Garden   1935 W North

Bucktown Beanery     2158 N Damen

Bucktown Bow & Meow       2150 W Armitge

Bucktown Pub            1658 W Cortland

Cellar Rat        1811 W North

Crosell & Co   1922 N Damen

ecoGardens     ecoGardens.com

Eve Kronon - Coldwell Banker          1840 N Clark

Farmer's Insurance  - Robert Fisher    2154 W Armitage

Fringe / A Hair Salon and Urban Spa 1437 N Milwaukee

Hachi's Kitchen           2521 N Califormia

Harris Bank     2196 N Elston

Karen Marie Salon      1859 N Milwaukee

Loft Six Ten    1332 N Milwaukee

Miko's Italian Ice        1846 N Damen

My Vet            1643 W Cortland

Radiance Fine Jewelry            2139 N Damen

Robert John Anderson - Baird and Warner    2762 N Lincoln

Sam Marts Architects and Planners    1474 N Milwaukee

Virtu    2034 N Damen

Friend of Bucktown - $50 donation

ARCC Ballet and Dance        2074 N Leavitt

Bucktown Respite Vacation Rental   2239 W Armitage

Consumers Supply Co            1110 W Lake

Salon Blonde  1643 W North

 



 
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