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Morning Glories
Enjoy learning together with your little one during this weekly drop-in session.
Find out more »Bee Demo
Join us throughout the summer as our volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work.
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Composting Demo
Stop by Garfield Park Conservatory to have all of your composting questions answered by our knowledgeable compost volunteers.
Find out more »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 »Fiddleheads
Spend part of your weekend learning and playing at the Conservatory with our trained Nature Education TEachers! Kids will discover the natural world as they explore our expansive gardens!
Find out more »JuiceBox Concerts
Stop by for JuiceBox performances on 1st & 3rd Saturdays, fall through spring. These free concerts are great for kids to wiggle and dance to live performances!
Find out more »Free Yoga
Start your weekend with a relaxing session of yoga, surrounded by Conservatory landscapes. $5 suggested donation
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Chicago Bonsai Club
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 cost. There is no fee to attend.
Find out more »Creatures of the Night
Join us for some family fun at our annual Halloween event, Creature of the Night! We'll have live animals, music and much more!
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 »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 our Development Coordinator, Marie Stringer at mstringer@garfieldpark.org or 773-638-1766 x.22. Not…
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.
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