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Come join us to learn about the ancient art of growing bonsai from the Chicago Bonsai Club, a chapter of the Midwest Bonsai Society. Bring your bonsai trees to work on or just come to watch. Potting soil and wire will be provided, and some plant materials and pots will be available at a nominal […]
Enjoy learning together with your little one during this weekly drop-in session.
Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as our volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels.
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.
Start your weekend with a relaxing session of yoga, surrounded by Conservatory landscapes. Beginners to advanced yogis are welcome to attend. Please bring your own mat; $5 suggested donation.
Take a 45 minute stroll around the Conservatory grounds with a knowledgeable guide!
Join us on 2nd Saturdays to try a new fold!
Go beyond the basics with this hands-on class. This class will deal with late spring and early summer management decisions that can impact the rest of the season for the bees and the beekeeper. Come and learn how to "read" a colony and assess how a hive is performing. Some of the things we'll cover […]
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 […]
