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Composting Demo

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Stop by Garfield Park Conservatory to have all of your composting questions answered by our knowledgeable compost volunteers.

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Gardening Demo

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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.

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Origami Open House

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us on 2nd Saturdays to try a new fold!

Tree ID Walk: Summer

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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 […]

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Wild Wednesdays

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Come get a little wild with us on Wednesday nights!

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National Honey Bee Day

300 N Central, Chicago, IL, United States

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!

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solarise Late Nights

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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.

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Harvest Day

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Join us for our annual Harvest Day celebration with honey tastings, livestock, lawn games and more!

Composting Demo

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Our volunteer composters hold weekly demonstrations showcasing different ways you can compost your food and garden scraps.

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Juicebox Concerts

Garfield Park Conservatory 300 North Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

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!

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