Programs & Activities
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Morning Glories for Families
Every Monday Morning Drop-In SessionEnjoy learning together with your little one during this weekly drop-in session. Activities are fun, interactive, and encourage children’s curiosity about the natural world ... Learn More ‣
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Fiddleheads
Saturdays & Sundays Year RoundEach weekend we explore the natural world through the lenses of biology, anthropology, art, and history. Bring your children to this exploratory programming ... Learn More ‣
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FREE Conservatory Scavenger Hunts Everyday During Conservatory Hours
Enhance your adventure at the Conservatory by using one of our free scavenger hunts to explore. Themes will vary throughout the year and include: Backyard Bingo ... Learn More ‣
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Garfield Park Conservatory Field Trips
for Schools and GroupsThe Conservatory is a green wonder under glass and a great place for groups of all ages to explore. Schools, camps, youth groups, college classes, social service groups ... Learn More ‣
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Children's Birthday Parties & Community Group Visits at the Conservatory
Have you visited the Conservatory and thought it would be a great place for your child’s birthday party or to bring your community group? Great idea ... Learn More ‣
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Composting 101 Workshop
Saturday, November 1, 2014Spend the day with us exploring different methods of composting that can happen right here in the city: hot composting in your backyard or schoolyard ... Learn More ‣
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Build an Indoor Worm Bin Workshop Saturday, November 22, 2014
Recycling food scraps is one of the easiest and most impactful ways you can contribute to the health of our planet. We’ll teach you just how easy and rewarding it can be ... Learn More ‣
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Beginning Beekeeping Class
Sunday, November 23, 2014Spend the morning with us learning the basics of beekeeping: equipment, hive design and construction, bee biology and behavior, bee management and bee products ... Learn More ‣
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Build an Indoor Worm Bin Workshop
Saturday, January 24, 2015Recycling food scraps is one of the easiest and most impactful ways you can contribute to the health of our planet. We’ll teach you just how easy and rewarding it can be ... Learn More ‣
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Conservatory Kids: Busy Bees Thursdays, February 5 through March 12, 2015
This fall we will debut “Conservatory Kids: Busy Bees” a six-week science-focused program for children ages 3-6 and an accompanying adult. Busy Bees is ... Learn More ‣
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Composting 101 Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 2015Register to explore different methods of composting that can happen right here in the city: hot composting in your backyard or schoolyard, passive composting ... Learn More ‣
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Build an Indoor Worm Bin Workshop
Wednesday, June 3, 2015Recycling food scraps is one of the easiest and most impactful ways you can contribute to the health of our planet. We’ll teach you just how easy and rewarding ... Learn More ‣
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Origami Open House Second Saturday of Each Month (except February)
Origami is a fascinating, fun-filled creative activity for children as well as adults. With a minimum of folds and creases, you can transform a flat sheet of paper ... Learn More ‣
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Tree ID Walks Friday, October 18, 2014
With TreeKeeper Jim DeHornSpring, summer and fall - learn to identify city trees throughout the seasons with TreeKeeper Jim DeHorn of the Openlands Project. Jim will explore the trees of beautiful ... Learn More ‣
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Chicago Bonsai Club Meeting Third Wednesday of the Month (March - Oct)
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 ... Learn More ‣
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Pre-Visit Conservatory Information for Teachers & Group Leaders
We ask that teachers and group leaders familiarize themselves with the procedures and policies around group field trips to the Conservatory. To ensure ... Learn More ‣
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Guidelines & Rules for School & Group Visits to the Garfield Park Conservatory
A few simple rules to follow for your trip to the Conservatory. Please remember that all groups of 10 or more people must pre-register before coming to the Conservatory ... Learn More ‣