Green
Chicago Immersion Weekend, April 20-22
See Chicago’s Greening initiatives in action, and learn why the “City in
a Garden” is becoming known worldwide as a leader in environmental
innovation. Meet city government environmental leaders for cocktails and
a short discussion on greening issues and citywide Earth Day programs at
a private Friday evening reception at the Chicago Cultural Center,
overlooking the country’s largest rooftop garden, the award-winning
Millennium Park.
Start Saturday with a continental breakfast at the Allerton Hotel.
Visit the Chicago Center for Green Technology to learn how Chicago's new
green building technologies are transforming the city. Afterwards, visit
the new, environmental award-winning headquarters of Christy Webber
Landscapes a company responsible for many of Chicago’s world-renowned
landscape projects. Following a riverside lunch at Smith & Wollensky,
end the day with a rare, private tour of Chicago City Hall’s Rooftop
Garden. Follow a continental breakfast on Sunday morning with a guided
Millennium Park walkabout. All-expense passes to Chicago’s GreenFest,
Earth Day Celebration complete this weekend.
The package includes a two-night stay at the Allerton Hotel and is
priced at US $720 (single) and US $910 (double). |
