Resource Center

Themed Resources

These collections of resources developed around particular science themes are a great way to organize your students’ experience before, during, and after your self-guided field trip. All themed resources are aligned to Next Generation Science Standards and are scale-able to your grade level.

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All Ages Activities

We offer lesson plans, scavenger hunts, and activities that can deepen student understanding and add structure to your visit. All of these resources are aligned to Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards for your convenience.

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Conservatory BINGO

This fall, Garfield Park Conservatory and Gardens is launching a CONSERVATORY BINGO card where the first 75 to complete their card win a mini grow kit. All completed cards are also entered into a raffle to win one of three larger prizes including a 1-year Family Membership to GPCA, $100 worth of GPCA Grown Plants or $50 voucher to an upcoming class + Conservatory T-Shirt. Programs on the card happen at various times throughout the week, including a new fall series called Wednesday Wind Down with… that feature art, greening demos, music and cooking demos. You can also get your card punched by attending our family based nature education programs, a mini tour or any number of special programs this September through November. Click this link to learn how to play. 

Exhibit Resources

The Creative Mind of George Washington Carver Additional

Learn more about amazing contributions George Washington Carver by stimulating his creative mind.

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Past Exhibit Resources

Bee’s Knees Spring Flower Show Resources

Learn more about the wonderful world of bees and what YOU can do to keep them safe.

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An Otherworldly Existence: Afrofuturism & the Environment resources 

Learn more about what you can do to fight for more sustainable practices in your neighborhoods.

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Growing and Green Living

A collection of resources including gardening and composting how-to’s and best practices. This is also where you can find information about plants for sale at the Conservatory.

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Historic Black Figures in Botany

This Black History Month we are highlighting some important figures in Botany + Environmental history. This document contains additional information to help you learn more about these important historical figures and their contributions.

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Freedom Foragers Scavenger Hunt

Explore the Conservatory while learning about plants that have healing or edible uses with Freedom Foragers Scavenger Hunt!

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Earth Month

Finding ways to help the environment can start small. If you are looing for way to help we have compiled a list of resource to guide you as make change to help yourself and the environment! click here Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Posters.pdf (2)