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Mini Tour of the Chicago Botanic Garden: Esplanade (2011 Spooky Pooch Parade)

October 30, 2011

Once a year, the Chicago Botanic Garden invites dogs and their humans to explore the garden and partake in a fun event, Spooky Pooch. 
It used to be held on December. 
Three years ago they appropriately changed it to October.
Click here to read my October 2009 blog post (and see garden photos) as I participated in the parade. 
Last year, I partake as one of the vendors.
Click here to read our October 2010 blog post.

Can you guess how I participated this year?
Well, I am Golden Happy to be back at the 
Chicago Botanic Garden as a vendor.
The Chicago Botanic Garden is located at Glencoe, IL.
It is huge … 24 spectacular gardens on 385 acres.
I would like to give you a mini tour of the 
Garden particularly where the event was held.
The Spooky Pooch Parade was held at the Esplanade.
The Esplanade is one of the Garden’s most public spaces.
Behind me are rows of waterspouts emerging from pools of water.
Can you see? the water is pumpkin color. How cool it that!
On the Esplanade, the best place to hang out is 
on lake walk path and water terrace.
This huge fountain is the main feature of the water terrace.
WOW! Can you see? A Rainbow!!!
Large pots of mums surrounds the area.
Simply Gorgeous.
Behind our booth is this 7th foot tall sculpture by Albin Polasek.
It is called “The Sower”, a classic male figure. Many visitors of the garden were captivated because of its height, strong gaze and form. What do you think?
This scuplture was a gift from the Art Institute of Chicago, … “dedicated to spreading the seeds of learning about plants and the natural world…”
I did my Golden Inspections of the area before the event started.
The organizer of the Spooky Pooch Parade did a wonderful job.
I watched and rested on my chair. I got lots of petting.
Yes, many photographed me on my chair and extremely amused.
No I did not win … but my mom said I WON …
many visitor’s heart, I made them smile.

The Chicago Botanic Garden’s mission is to promote enjoyment …
I sure had Lots of Golden Enjoyment.


If you plan to visit Chicago, make sure to visit the 
Chicago Botanic Garden. Oh! don’t forget to bring a camera.
Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours, Esplanade {Chicago Botanic Garden}, Glencoe, IL

Lots of Golden Woofs

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Comments

  1. FURKIDSMOM says

    October 30, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    How cool! We're glad you got to enjoy such a fun day at the Botanic Gardens – thanks for sharing it.

    The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

  2. Anonymous says

    October 30, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Sugar it was nice to meet you. Yes we enjoyed photographing you in your chair. You definitely made us SMILE 🙂

  3. Kay L. Davies says

    October 30, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    You look wonderful, Sugar! You should have won.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

  4. Finn says

    October 30, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Great event! I love seeing your smile!

  5. ~~Sue and Doug~~ says

    October 30, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    you are a winner to us Sugar!!..great day you had!!

  6. The Bleu says

    October 30, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Oh yes you did win, Miss Sugar… I am weak kneed for you, and it's time I let you know…

    You are tops in my book. 'Lovely' in my dictionary has your sweet photo next to it.

    So happy you had a fun event today! And even happier that you shared!

    with love from the Bleu

  7. KT and Lady says

    October 30, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Looks like a barking good time. What a wonderful place. Easton wants to know if you gave away punkin treats? That would be a treat, not a trick!
    ……BOL
    Roooooooo

  8. bichonpawz says

    October 30, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    We wish we could have joined you at those beautiful gardens!!! You are so Beautiful and GOLDEN!!! Great Day indeed!!
    xoxo Chloe and LadyBug

  9. Maggie and Mitch says

    October 30, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    We have never seen such huge pots of mums! What a fun outing for you, Sugar!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

  10. scotsmad says

    October 30, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Another great day out, sugar. Looks like there was lots to do there.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

  11. Ann says

    October 30, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    what a gorgeous place to spend the day. I love the picture with the rainbow behind you. You sure did dress fancy for the occasion Sugar, you look pawsome

  12. T. Maxx says

    October 30, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    AWESOME PICS!!!
    You're a winner to me!!

    Cheers,
    Maxx

  13. The Musketeers says

    October 30, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Wow! Look's like someone had fun! & you look great Sugar!!!!! 🙂

  14. Kristin G. says

    October 30, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    What a beautiful place to spend a day Sugar. I love your festive neckwear!! Happy Halloween to you and your mom!!

  15. Marg says

    October 30, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Looks like you had a wonderful time Sugar. Those are the biggest Mums we have ever seen. Great pictures and Sugar you are always a winner in our books. Take care.

  16. Anonymous says

    October 30, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Sugar, great to meet you at the CBG. Yes you made us SMILE and enjoyed taking photos of you in your chair. LOVE the Pumpkin Bone Treats … the best dog treats ever. We will order more … Have a safe fun Halloween.

  17. SweetMarie says

    October 30, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Looks like a pleasant time. You are a winner Sugar! These are fabulous photos! We hope to visit Chicago someday. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a pawtastic Sunday!

  18. Wyatt says

    October 30, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    That fountain water is Golden Retriever colored! Glad you had such a good time Sugar!

    Wyatt and Stanzie

  19. Madi and Mom says

    October 30, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Great post Sugar…your mom is right winning hearts is much more rewarding…you had us from your firs Golden Hello.
    OH Exciting news…I finally convinced mom to let me officially participate in Tasty Tuesday. It is all ready to post at 12:01am Tuesday. MOL
    Hugs from you bfff,
    madi

  20. Two French Bulldogs says

    October 30, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    you make any place look fun Sugar
    Benny & Lily

  21. Maggie Mae says

    October 30, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Sugar,

    Dose mum pots is HUGE! Winnin' peoples hearts is much more better than winnin' a contest fur sure!
    You looks BOO-tiful as ever too!

    Woofs and Licks,
    Maggie Mae

    PeeS We got da book!!!

  22. BeadedTail says

    October 30, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    What a beautiful place and of course you are beautiful too Sugar! We love your smile and bet you did make lots of people smile when they saw you!

  23. Elyse and Riley says

    October 30, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    That looked like a totally awesome time there, Sugar! We love seeing you in your chair at all your events (well, on Blogville, at least!). 🙂

    Happy Halloween Eve!

    Elyse and Riley

  24. Neeko says

    October 31, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Miss Sugar :o)

    It was Pawsome seeing you yesterday, Beautiful as ever!
    You posted such great pictures. The one with the Rainbow is my favorite :o)

    Love and Smooches,
    Neeko ♥
    P.S. Ray says that you looked HOT ;o)

  25. The Bumpass Hounds says

    October 31, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Sugar,
    You most definitely are a WINNER.

  26. road-dog-tales says

    October 31, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    What a FABULOUS place, Sugar! Love the orange water fountains and those flowers are HUGE! Looks like you had a great day! Thanks for sharing these pics with us!
    LOVE your sparkly fall collar!

    The Road Dogs

  27. Lauren @ Life With Desmond says

    October 31, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    oooh, sugar desmond has a chair just like that!

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