We have succeeded!!

The Friends of the Bloedel are incredibly forunate to have the support and backing of so many people across the lower mainland, the country and abroad.

THANK YOU!!

Together we have SAVED this jewel at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park and its future looks very bright.

Our journey is really just beginning and your continued support is still very important. Please continue to enjoy and take part in the magic that is the Bloedel Conservatory.

Thank you also to everyone who came to the Budgets and Special Services Committee meeting on July 20. The Park Board Commissioners voted unanimously in favour of our proposal to partner with the VanDusen Botanical Garden Association to help manage and operate the Conservatory. What this means is that our current Friends of the Bloedel Association will become the Friends of the Bloedel Committee within the structure of the VanDusen Botanical Garden.

On September 20, 2010 the Vancouver Park Board will officially accept our FOBA/VBGA proposal at their full board meeting. Meanwhile, the Commissioners have directed Park Board staff to begin working with us on our plan to reinvigorate the Bloedel and improve attendance.

Our Goals remain the same :

1. To fundraise in support of the Bloedel Conservatory.
2. To provide marketing and public relations.
3. To improve revenue streams.
4. To develop and provide public programming and education.
5. To protect the legal interests.
6. To provide similar or related services as recommended by our membership and executive.