February 2019
Spring Flower Show: Understory: Layers of Light
Explore the Spring Flower Show: Understory: Layers of Light and get to know the plants that thrive below the forest canopy! On display February 14 - May 12.
Find out more »Composting Demo
Stop by Garfield Park Conservatory to have all of your composting questions answered by our knowledgeable compost volunteers.
Find out more »JuiceBox Concerts
JuiceBox concerts are great for kids to wiggle and dance to live performances! Typically 1st & 3rd Saturdays, check the calendar for dates.
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U of I Plant Clinic
Every Saturday, the University of Illinois Plant Clinic is located in the GPC lobby to answer your questions about plants.
Find out more »Morning Glories
Enjoy learning together with your little one during this weekly drop-in session.
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Yoga
Start your weekend with a relaxing session of yoga, surrounded by Conservatory landscapes. $5 suggested donation
Find out more »Annual Plant Sale
Shop our annual plant sale to stock up on plants grown by Conservatory Volunteers.
Find out more »Free Mini Tour
Go on a shortened tour with one of our knowledgeable guides! RSVP to save your spot.
Find out more »March 2019
Nature Play Workshop
REGISTER Join us to learn more about how to take the nature play fun we have at Garfield Park to your home. This play-based workshop will include different stations for you and your young ones to explore; from making art supplies at home to nature journaling to nature play in the kitchen, there will be something for everyone. Each family will take home a booklet of recipes, ideas, and activities to encourage nature play at home. Registration is required…
Find out more »Free Mini Tour
Go on a shortened tour with one of our knowledgeable guides! RSVP to save your spot.
Find out more »Beginning Beekeeping Class
Spend the day with our Head Beekeeper, Marcin Matelski, to learn the basics of beekeeping: equipment, hive design and construction, bee biology and behavior, bee management, and bee products.
Find out more »One Earth Film Festival Screening
One Earth Film Festival returns to Garfield Park Conservatory - RSVP today!
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Music Under Glass: The Alonso Brothers
Two grand pianos highlighting Cuban compositions with stunning visual presentation by Orlando and Orlay Alonso.
Find out more »2nd Wednesday Lecture: Urban Permaculture – Food Forests & Garden Design
We invite you to enhance your ecological impact in urban environments and minimize your footprints as growing season approaches.
Find out more »Member Tour: Tropical Treats
Taste your way through our collection of fruiting plants and trees! This guided tour for Members will showcase up to 15 plants in our collection that we typically see on our plates.
Find out more »DIY Windowsill Herb Garden Class
Kick off your spring with an indoor sustainable gardening project that will add to your interior decor and up your kitchen game!
Find out more »DIY Windowsill Herb Garden Class
Kick off your spring with an indoor sustainable gardening project that will add to your interior decor and up your kitchen game!
Find out more »UNFOLDING: A Sound Meditation Experience
Join singer, teacher and sound guide, Davin Youngs for this unique immersion in meditative sounds amidst the unfolding growth of the Garfield Park Conservatory.
Find out more »April 2019
Volunteer Open House
Come explore and learn more about volunteer opportunities. Our Open House is not mandatory, but a great way to get started.
Find out more »Music Under Glass: From Mozart to Havana
Join us for our final concert in the Cuban series on Sunday, April 28!
Find out more »May 2019
Tree ID Walk: Spring
Learn about city trees throughout the seasons with Openlands’ TreeKeeper Program Manager, Al DeReu.
Find out more »Member Tour: Plants & History
Go on a guided tour of our indoor greenhouses and learn about the history, architecture connections and plants that make Garfield Park Conservatory a historical gem on the West Side.
Find out more »July 2019
Member Tour: Behind-the-Scenes
Get a close look at what goes on behind-the-scenes to create and maintain the beautiful public display houses. This tour goes through all of the back greenhouses normally closed off to the public. GPCA Members receive one free tour per year; Family Membership level includes up to five people with their guest passes. To RSVP or if you would like to become a member to sign-up for this tour, please contact membership@garfieldpark.org or 773-638-1766 x.22. Not a member and want to join?…
Find out more »Tree ID Walk: Summer
Learn about city trees throughout the seasons with Openlands’ TreeKeeper Program Manager, Al DeReu.
Find out more »October 2019
Tree ID Walk: Fall
Learn about city trees throughout the seasons with Openlands’ TreeKeeper Program Manager, Al DeReu.
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