Vancouver’s domed lush paradise is kicking off its 50th Anniversary celebrations this month with a very fitting Tiki themed party.
Vancouverites are invited to celebrate the history and future of Bloedel Conservatory Oct. 18 with live music and tropical cocktails.
Manager Agnes Romses and Art, a blue and gold macaw, have much to squawk about as the Bloedel Conservatory turns half a century. Photo Dan Toulgoet
The plant and bird sanctuary found in Queen Elizabeth Park atop Little Mountain opened to the public on Dec. 6, 1969 and soon became popular, with half a million people visiting in its first year. Constructed through a very generous donation from Prentice Bloedel, the conservatory was dedicated “to a better appreciation and understanding of the world of plants."
The futuristic domed building now houses three simulated climates — tropical rain forest, sub-tropical forest and desert — for the more than 120 exotic birds and hundreds of species of plants.
At home in the dome. Kramer, a moluccan cockatoo, is known as the conservatory’s showman. Photo Dan Toulgoet
“Bloedel’s 50th Anniversary is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the Conservatory as a unique and cherished green oasis in the city of Vancouver, its history and its future,” event organizers say.
“It provides us with a venue to raise awareness about the tropics, the importance of sustainability, biodiversity, and conservation, and to continue to familiarize people of all ages with the world of plants.”
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The event promises to be an evening of fun featuring music by Robin Layne and the Rhythm Makers, hors d’oeuvres by Granville Island Catering and a variety of signature tropical rum cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.
Follow the Conservatory on Facebook to stay up to date with its upcoming events.
For more details contact Elise, VBGA administrative assistant at 604-257-8469.
— With files from Jessica Kerr, Vancouver Courier
TIKI NIGHT
DATE: Friday, October 18 2019.
TIME: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
LOCATION: Bloedel Conservatory, 4600 Cambie Street
TICKETS: Tiki Night
