UPA Minnesota

Thursday, March 10, 2005

Private Tour of The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park

We all deal with problems with design such as color choices, placement, arrangement and availability of resources. The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory is the largest glass-domed garden in the region. The beautiful, award-winning garden occupies approximately one-half acre under glass. On March 10th the conservatory manager will give us a special tour of the newly refurbished conservatory. We will tour the Sunken Garden and the Greenhouse, and hear how color, texture and design are used to draw visitors' attention to different areas of the gardens. Our guide will also discuss techniques that the conservatory uses to facilitate accessibility, visitor flow, signage, and display design.

The tour will provide usability and design professionals a refreshing example of how other designers use organization, pleasing color palettes, and information design to guide their visitors and help them understand what they are seeing and experiencing.

This is a special event, which requires that the tour begin promptly at 6:00 PM, so please arrive on time. There is a special event cost of $20.00 for non-members. The Chapter will cover the tour costs for chapter members. You are welcome to buy your own food and beverage at the restaurant after the tour.

If you, or someone you know, would like to attend, please register by emailing events@upamn.org that you will attend. (Please note this is a new email address!)

Meeting Details:

Date/Time:

March 10, 2005, 5:45 PM

Place:

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park (formerly Como Park Conservatory)

Address:

1225 Estabrook Drive, St Paul, MN 55103 (View Map)

Phone:

(651) 487-8200

Guide / Speaker:

Conservatory Manager

Agenda:

• 5:45 PM   Arrival & Registration
• 6:00 PM   Tour of Conservatory
• 7:15 PM   Gather at a nearby restaurant for networking and discussion over food and drinks

More information about The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park

Event Cost & Registration

• Non-members: $20
• Professional Members: Free with your 2005 membership
• Student Members: Free with 2005 membership

 

If you or someone you know would like to attend, please register by emailing events@upamn.org that you will attend. Please indicate if you will be attending the tour, networking at the restaurant or both.

Directions & Map:

Driving Directions:

From the Eastern Suburbs (Oakdale, Woodbury) & Wisconsin:

1. Take I-94 East to the Lexington Parkway exit
2. Turn right onto Lexington Parkway
3. Follow Lexington North to Horton Avenue
4. Turn left at Horton Avenue
5. Take the next possible right onto Midway Parkway
6. Follow the signs for the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Parking Lots The lots will be on the right hand side of the street.

 

From the Western Suburbs (Wayzata, Minnetonka, etc.):

1. Take 394 East to I-94 East to the Lexington Parkway exit
2. Turn left onto Lexington Parkway
3. Follow Lexington north to Horton Avenue
4. Turn left at Horton Avenue
5. Take the next possible right onto Midway Parkway
6. Follow the signs for the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Parking Lots The lots will be on the right hand side of the street.

 

From the Northern Suburbs (White Bear Lake, Coon Rapids, etc.):

1. Go south on 35W or 35E to Hwy 36
2. From 35W take Hwy 36 East
3. From 35E take Hwy 36 West Exit onto Lexington, go South
4. Follow Lexington to Horton Avenue
5. Turn right at Horton Avenue
6. Take the next possible right onto Midway Parkway
7. Follow the signs for the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Parking Lots The lots will be on the right hand side of the street.

 

From the Southern Suburbs (Burnsville, Bloomington, Lakeville, etc.):

1. Take 35E North to the Randolph Avenue exit
2. Turn left on Randolph to Lexington Parkway
3. Take a right onto Lexington Parkway, and follow north for several miles
4. Turn left at Horton Avenue
5. Take the next possible right onto Midway Parkway
6. Follow the signs for the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory Parking Lots The lots will be on the right hand side of the street.

 

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Upcoming Meetings & Events:

• April 14th - Remote Usability Testing
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• June 9th - Case Study

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