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Tuesday, December 3
Saturday morning, the Garfield Park Conservatory will host the Chicago Park District's 2005 Tulip Bulb Give-Away. The event starts at 9am and runs 'til 1pm, but would-be green thumbs are encouraged to get there early. It's an easy, free and fun way to make our city more beautiful. Plus, it gives little girls like those in this photo flowers to stop and smell, and that's definitely something special.