Bloedel conservatory

Okanagan desert-palms · Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:15 pm

Here are some pics from the Bloedel conservatory Vancouver B.C. Lots of tropical plants and birds.Enjoy.

http://www.greatervancouverparks.com/BloedelCons05.html

John

BILL MA · Post by **BILL MA** » Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:53 pm

That looks like a great place to visit John, especially in the middle of winter. All the parrots are really cool too, nice tropical touch.

Bill

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:56 pm

Beautiful pics John, thanks.

I hear they're short of money to maintain it...
Lay off a few bureaucrats or don't let politicians buy new office furniture...the conservatory is more important!

So there...

Barb

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 5:00 pm

I'm stunned.

the Vancouver Parks Board has voted to shut down the Bloedel Conservatory...too expensive!
How many parks board directors do they need?
Reduce to one, and put the rest of the money into the conservatory.

Barb

Okanagan desert-palms · Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:28 pm

It is a crappy decision. How the hell do other cities keep their conservatories running. I wonder what they are going to do with all the plants and birds. This part they have not mentioned.

John

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 8:23 pm

Other cities have their priorities figured out.

hardyjim · Post by **hardyjim** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:09 am

How do you close a place like that down?
Stop feeding the parrots,stop watering the plants?
I know George Bush spent all our money here in the states,didn't know he spent yours too!

BILL MA · Post by **BILL MA** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:32 am

What a bunch of S#!T, seriously how could they close a place like that down. What a shame! You guys up there should try and get a few plants and parrots from them.

Bill

Post by **Jay-Admin** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:39 am

It's sucks.

Never even had the chance to take my kids there.

Okanagan desert-palms · Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:10 pm

Here`s the kicker the six parks board members that voted to shut it down are in line for a 4% raise 2010. That exceeds the amount it would take to keep the conservatory running . GREED!

John

DesertZone · Post by **DesertZone** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:14 pm

hardyjim wrote:I know George Bush spent all our money here in the states,didn't know he spent yours too!

yea and don't forget the man we have now is spending more money than all the others before him combined.

DesertZone · Post by **DesertZone** » Sat Nov 28, 2009 4:16 pm

Okanagan desert-palms wrote:Here`s the kicker the six parks board members that voted to shut it down are in line for a 4% raise 2010. That exceeds the amount it would take to keep the conservatory running . GREED!

John

That sucks! What a cool place, I think I would show up to a few board meetings.

hardyjim · Post by **hardyjim** » Sun Nov 29, 2009 2:32 pm

DesertZone wrote:
hardyjim wrote:I know George Bush spent all our money here in the states,didn't know he spent yours too!
yea and don't forget the man we have now is spending more money than all the others before him combined.

Maybe if something happened to him they could keep it open

DesertZone · Post by **DesertZone** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:09 pm

I hope they keep it open, and I wish we had something like that here.

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:58 pm

Jeez, I doubt I could afford to buy ANY of those valuable plants if they had a humongous sale...or a parrot for that matter.

But I might have a few sheckles for part of their conservatory ROOF...hmmmmm.

I'd give my teeth for a conservatory...a real one you can stand up in and go for a walk in, bigger than a house.
Dreams only!

Barb

Okanagan desert-palms · Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:36 pm

I will be in Vancouver next week and will see if I can get any pics and some answers from the staff.

John

Okanagan desert-palms · Sun Dec 20, 2009 1:07 pm

Some pics of the conservatory and the city Vancouver B.C. Canada. They will keep it open private or public.
http://okanaganpalms.multiply.com/photo ... ia_Canada#
John

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Sun Dec 20, 2009 3:25 pm

Glad the conservatory won't be dismantled and removed (you were maybe hoping ?????)

Beautiful facility, must be fun with the parrots flying around those exotic plant specimens.

Strange that Veitchia label was wired to the palm

The outdoors Trachies have sure grown, but some look pretty ragged.
Maybe from last winter?

Thanks for posting the pics, John.
Barb

Vicbowling · Post by **Vicbowling** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 11:30 am

I hope they manage to keep it open too. Does anyone know the status of it at the moment? It would be a real shame to let it go. I have fond memories of visiting it when I was a kid. Instead of shuting it down they should upgrade it and build more of them!

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DesertZone wrote:I hope they keep it open, and I wish we had something like that here.

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Fri Mar 26, 2010 12:43 pm

Hi Vicbowling! Welcome to the forum.

I think the Parks Department said they would review "the situation" again in April.

I agree with John's comment:

keep it open private or public

Like anything to do with government, there are lots of things they can cut BEFORE they close down a prize like the Conservatory...
residents can see to that! A few letters to the editor should do it.

Barb

Okanagan desert-palms · Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:30 pm

The squeeky wheel will get the grease. I hope all the palm loving people shout long enough to reverse any decision to close this gem. Vicbowling I have been to La Casa resort a few times. Seems with a name like that the only thing missing are some palm trees. If you are interested in purchasing palm trees pm. me.

John

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Wed Mar 31, 2010 4:48 pm

Vicbowling...I've seen John's palm trees! They are stunning and huge!
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Barb

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