The Muttart family kindly donated money to build this conservatory so that visitors could learn about plants from around the world. It is made of four large glass pyramids, joined by a square in the middle. There are four climate zones shown. People like to escape winter by visiting here.
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| It was steamy in the Tropical pyramid so Stanley could take off his parka! He is admiring an orchid. There is an orchid club in Edmonton. |
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| Stanley saw a stream running through the pavilion. He thought it would be a good place to swim. Alberta Host explained that swimming is not allowed. However, Edmonton has many swimming pools. |
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| Stanley left a compliment when he signed the guest book. He has good manners. |
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| The spring flower display reminded Stanley of home in Burnaby, B. C.. |
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| This was Stanley's favourite cactus in the Arid Pyramid. |
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| Creative work by Edmonton students |
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| This display of "Mother Earth" came from Australia. It looks like a woman sleeping. The display had to wait in quarantine for two years to make sure the plants or soil did not have dangerous bugs or disease in them. This rule is to protect Canada's agriculture and forestry. |
It is so much fun taking Stanley around to see all these things. It reminds me of hosting an exchange student from Germany. We took her to many of the same places! <3
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