Calendar & Programming

This Week at a Glance

Thursday May 28
Friday May 29
Saturday May 30
Sunday May 31
Monday June 1
Tuesday June 2
Wednesday June 3
Three glass cups with dried herbs, a white mortar and pestle, and a white coffee mug on a wooden tray. Background: a mosaic fountain. Thu May 28

Herbalism Workshop – From Frazzled to Rooted: Plant Wisdom for Nervous System Resilience

6-7:30pm

Garfield Park Conservatory

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Plasticus Canistraria, a coral esque piece designed by Cody Norman stands against a brick wall. The scultpure is various shades of blue. Thu Jun 04

Becoming: Where Plastic Meets Nature

10am-5pm

Garfield Park Conservatory

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Plasticus Canistraria, a coral esque piece designed by Cody Norman stands against a brick wall. The scultpure is various shades of blue. Fri May 29

Becoming: Where Plastic Meets Nature

10am-5pm

Garfield Park Conservatory

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aerial photo of thirteen hands holding in-progress pine needle baskets Sat May 30

Basket Weaving Workshop – Threadless Coiled Pine Needle Basketry

10am-1pm

Garfield Park Conservatory

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Plasticus Canistraria, a coral esque piece designed by Cody Norman stands against a brick wall. The scultpure is various shades of blue. Sat May 30

Becoming: Where Plastic Meets Nature

10am-5pm

Garfield Park Conservatory

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Image depicts two people sitting at a table with a blue table cloth talking to two grown ups and a child. Sat May 30

U of I Extension Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am-1pm

Garfield Park Conservatory

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Plasticus Canistraria, a coral esque piece designed by Cody Norman stands against a brick wall. The scultpure is various shades of blue. Sun May 31

Becoming: Where Plastic Meets Nature

10am-5pm

Garfield Park Conservatory

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Demonstration garden composting section with four different bins shown, including a three bin system. Sun May 31

Composting Demos

1-3pm

Demonstration Garden

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Plasticus Canistraria, a coral esque piece designed by Cody Norman stands against a brick wall. The scultpure is various shades of blue. Wed Jun 03

Becoming: Where Plastic Meets Nature

10am-8pm

Garfield Park Conservatory

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Wed Jun 03

Family Programs Presents: Summer S’mores

5-7:30pm

Garfield Park Conservatory

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Programs & Exhibits

Step inside a living world of color, scent, and discovery. From tropical canopies and desert blooms to peaceful paths and flowing water, every corner of our conservatory invites you to slow down, explore, and connect with nature’s wonders.

Special Events

Formal dinner event in glass conservatory with string lights, set tables, and tropical plants

Host Your Own Event

For that special occasion — weddings, reunions, business meetings — rent one of several Conservatory rooms or the entire Conservatory.

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Guests socializing at cocktail reception in conservatory with purple lighting
Bride and groom embracing outside illuminated conservatory at night, surrounded by flower beds