Composting Demo
Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesStop by Garfield Park Conservatory to have all of your composting questions answered by our knowledgeable compost volunteers.
Stop by Garfield Park Conservatory to have all of your composting questions answered by our knowledgeable compost volunteers.
Our Urban Demonstration Garden is full of inspiration that we hope you'll adapt for your own gardens. Volunteer gardeners are available to answer your gardening questions - whether it's how to choose the plants for your garden or what materials you need to build a raised bed - they are happy to assist you.
Join us on 2nd Saturdays to try a new fold!
Spring, summer and fall - learn about city trees throughout the seasons with Openlands’ Regional Forester, Daniella Pereira. Daniella will explore the trees of beautiful and historic Garfield Park. Interested children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Please dress appropriately for the weather – walks take place rain or […]
Come get a little wild with us on Wednesday nights!
Join us as we celebrate the beloved honey bee. Our volunteer beekeepers are hosting demonstrations to learn the role bees play with pollination and the food we eat, we’ll taste honey from around Chicago, and extract honey from our hives!
Wednesdays, September 7, 14, & 21 the Conservatory is staying open until 9 pm to provide visitors an extra hour to view solarise before the exhibit closes on September 22.
Join us for our annual Harvest Day celebration with honey tastings, livestock, lawn games and more!
Our volunteer composters hold weekly demonstrations showcasing different ways you can compost your food and garden scraps.
Join us for a concert series designed for the stroller set! Kids can dance, rock and even roll to these family-friends musicians and artists!