U of I Extension Ask a Master Gardener
U of I Extension Ask a Master Gardener
Have you gardening questions answered by a Master Gardener at this drop-in session!
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Origami Open House
Origami Open House
Origami is a fascinating, fun-filled creative activity for children as well as adults.
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Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
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Lecture: “Mercy, Mercy Me”: How African American Artists Addressed the Environment
Lecture: “Mercy, Mercy Me”: How African American Artists Addressed the Environment
Register “Mercy, Mercy Me”: How African American Artists Addressed the Environment From earthworks to recycled art, an increasing number of African American artists have turned their creative energies to exploring the earth, its resources, and issues of sustainability and social justice. Artist Juarez Hawkins will explore the myriad ways several artists addressed the environment in […]
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Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
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Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
Roving Naturalists
Roving Naturalists
Stop by a Roving Naturalist station for activities all about plants. Young ones and adults of all ages can stop by and play!
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Black History Month Activities for Kids and Families
Black History Month Activities for Kids and Families
Get crafty and learn more about Black history at the Conservatory! We are offering drop-in activities in Horticulture Hall that celebrate Black culture and show how Black folks have used plants throughout history. These programs are drop in and no preregistration is required, though registration to visit the Conservatory IS required. Weekend reservations tend to […]
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
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Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
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Family Dance Workshop with Maila Sylla
Family Dance Workshop with Maila Sylla
Register Family Dance Workshop with Maila Sylla Join us on Sunday February 19th for an afternoon of family fun and community building with West African Dance instructor Maila Sylla. During this high energy workshop, Maila will teach core African dance movements from Senegal, Guinea, Mali, Ivory Coast, and more! This program is offered in collaboration […]
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Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
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Black History and Botany Tours with Urban Roots Teen Docents
Black History and Botany Tours with Urban Roots Teen Docents
Come celebrate and learn about Black history through a free, interactive tour with our Urban Roots teen docent program! Many of the plants growing at the Conservatory have deep significance to Black history, and the ways we think about horticulture has been shaped by so many Black scientists, artists, and thinkers. To honor and celebrate […]
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Black History Month: Film Screening Shorts Santé and Pictures Only
Black History Month: Film Screening Shorts Santé and Pictures Only
Join us for a screening and discussion highlighting the short films of African American filmmakers: Taylor Mason and Charles Honeywood.
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Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
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Tree ID Walk – Winter (Bilingual-English/Spanish)
Tree ID Walk – Winter (Bilingual-English/Spanish)
Join us in person for a walk around the Conservatory grounds to learn about trees!
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
Roving Naturalists
Roving Naturalists
Stop by a Roving Naturalist station for activities all about plants. Young ones and adults of all ages can stop by and play!
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Virtual Yoga with DuShaun
Virtual Yoga with DuShaun
Join us for a virtual yoga session with DuShaun from the comfort of your home!
Winter Wonderland Nature Play Days
Winter Wonderland Nature Play Days
Enjoy the beauty of winter outside with Garfield Park Conservatory's Nature Educators! During the winter months, we will be outside in the Play & Grow Garden to experience a lot of fun outside, even when it's cold. Activities may include: Shelter and fort building Making snowmen, snow angels, and playing with snow paint A pine […]
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
2 events,
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
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Black History and Botany Tours with Urban Roots Teen Docents
Black History and Botany Tours with Urban Roots Teen Docents
Come celebrate and learn about Black history through a free, interactive tour with our Urban Roots teen docent program! Many of the plants growing at the Conservatory have deep significance to Black history, and the ways we think about horticulture has been shaped by so many Black scientists, artists, and thinkers. To honor and celebrate […]
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2 events,
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
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Virtual Beekeeping Lecture with Jonathan Bennet
Virtual Beekeeping Lecture with Jonathan Bennet
Join us for a virtual beekeeping lecture with presenter Jonathan Bennet!
1 event,
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
2 events,
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
Roving Naturalists
Roving Naturalists
Stop by a Roving Naturalist station for activities all about plants. Young ones and adults of all ages can stop by and play!
3 events,
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees
The Spring Flower Show: Bee’s Knees is included in reservations from February 15 through May 14, 2023.
U of I Extension Ask a Master Gardener
U of I Extension Ask a Master Gardener
Have you gardening questions answered by a Master Gardener at this drop-in session!
Roving Naturalists
Roving Naturalists
Stop by a Roving Naturalist station for activities all about plants. Young ones and adults of all ages can stop by and play!