Family Make-&-Take Sessions

October 3-4
Grow a Money Tree
Can you find the Guiana Chestnut tree, also called the money tree, growing inside the Conservatory? This fast-growing tree makes a great houseplant and brings wealth and good luck to a home.

October 10-11
Clay Bug-a-lows
Use clay and twigs to build a miniature house for a pretend bug. Not a Chicago bungalow, but a bug-a-low!

October 17-18
Seed Quilts
Contribute to a community quilt made of seeds! Create a cardboard quilt square with a unique design of your own, then add it to the Children’s Garden Seed quilt.

October 24-25
Herbal Apple Cider
Get into the spirit of fall by making your own apple cider. Creating a mulling spice bag from cloves, allspice, and cinnamon to steep in hot apple juice when you get home.

October 31-November 1
October 31 Creatures of the Night
Special Event today! (No regular make-and-take project.) Join us for Creatures of the Night taking place all over the Conservatory from 12-3pm.

November 1
Spider Plantings
Although this plant looks like tiny spiders as it grows, it won't spin webs! Plant a cutting of a spider plant, then add a toy fly for fun.