October 2019
Tree ID Walk: Fall
Learn about city trees throughout the seasons with Openlands’ TreeKeeper Program Manager, Al DeReu.
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FLEUROTICA 2019
FLEUROTICA spotlights the unique talents of Chicago’s leading floral designers, fashion designers, landscape artists and students as they create breathtaking garments made entirely from plants, flowers and natural materials.
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 »Cabbage Harvesting
Come harvest a cabbage and learn about the Cabbage Patch exhibit!
Find out more »Open House Chicago 2019
Open House Chicago returns to Garfield Park Conservatory in 2019 with a focus on the Cabbage Patch exhibit.
Find out more »Cabbage Harvesting
Come harvest a cabbage and learn about the Cabbage Patch exhibit!
Find out more »Morning Glories
Enjoy learning together with your little one during this weekly drop-in session.
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Music Under Glass: The Celestials
Join us on the 4th Wednesday of July through October to enjoy FREE live music in our next installment of Music Under Glass.
Find out more »Yoga
Start your weekend with a relaxing session of yoga, surrounded by Conservatory landscapes. $5 suggested donation
Find out more »Creatures of the Night 2019
Join us for a special Halloween treat at the Conservatory – live creatures in our tropical plant collection, where you can get up close and personal with the animals! Kids and families will learn about unique relationships between animals and plants as they collect sweet treats throughout our building. Kids and adults will… Visit up-close with live animals! Sing and dance to live music Create a creepy craft in the Family Activity area Get up close with some scary carnivorous…
Find out more »November 2019
Exploring Watercolors Through Botanical Forms: Senior Series
An eight-week series exploring watercolors through the Conservatory's plant collection, for participants ages 55+.
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Beginning Beekeeping Class
Spend the day with our Head Beekeeper, Marcin Matelski, to learn the basics of beekeeping!
Find out more »2nd Wednesday Lecture: Patterns and Habits in Nature
We welcome you to experience new perceptions of how we interact with nature and ourselves!
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 »December 2019
Blossoming Bronze: Music of Bali
In this performance series for all ages, Chicago Balinese Gamelan celebrates the Balinese values of recognizing and revering nature and Mother Earth.
Find out more »2nd Wednesday Lecture: Building a Culture of Soil Keepers
A time to connect people with plants and nature every month! Check back for details!
Find out more »Chicago West Community Music Center Holiday Concert
Stay tuned for details!
Find out more »January 2020
Beginning Beekeeping Class
Spend the day with our Head Beekeeper, Marcin Matelski, to learn the basics of beekeeping!
Find out more »Beginning Beekeeping Class
Spend the day with our Head Beekeeper, Marcin Matelski, to learn the basics of beekeeping!
Find out more »February 2020
Beginning Beekeeping Class
Spend the day with our Head Beekeeper, Marcin Matelski, to learn the basics of beekeeping!
Find out more »March 2020
Beginning Beekeeping Class
Spend the day with our Head Beekeeper, Marcin Matelski, to learn the basics of beekeeping!
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