Davenport, Iowa, January 11, 2012 - The Friends of Vander Veer and the City of Davenport Parks and Recreation are hosting the Great Poinsettia Giveaway this weekend to conclude the annual Poinsettia & Lights display.

The Giveaway is Saturday and Sunday, January 14th and 15th, in the Conservatory at Vander Veer Botanical Park, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors receive a free poinsettia with Conservatory admission of $1.00. Admission is free for members of The Friends of Vander Veer.

The Poinsettia and Lights holiday display is running through Sunday at Vander Veer Botanical Park Conservatory, 215 West Central Park Avenue, Davenport. This spectacular display features hundreds of poinsettias and holiday plants.

The Park Store is open when the Conservatory is open, featuring unique gardening items and gifts and an annual clearance sale during the Giveaway.

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