October 2012

Sat
6
Oct

Enjoy family activities and shop from more than 200 varieties of daffodils, tulips, alliums, and other specialty bulbs.

Fall Bulb Festival
Sun
7
Oct

Enjoy family activities and shop from more than 200 varieties of daffodils, tulips, alliums, and other specialty bulbs.

Fall Bulb Festival
Wed
10
Oct

An exhibition by members of the American Society of Botanical Artists.

Image shown: "Raspberries" by Denise Walser-Kolar
Tue
16
Oct

Don't miss this forum for the Chicago region that focuses on the ethical dimensions of conservation issues.

PHOTO: Prairie
Fri
19
Oct

An exhibition by members of the American Society of Botanical Artists

Image shown: "Raspberries" by Denise Walser-Kolar
Sun
21
Oct

Plants come in a rainbow of colors! Create beautiful art using the natural designs and pigments of the garden. Concoct paints made from eggs, herbs, and spices.

PHOTO: Weekend Family Class
Fri
26
Oct

Research-based Answers to Burning Questions about the Ecology of Prescribed Fires: When, Where, Why?
A Janet Meakin Poor Research Symposium

After burn in prairie
Sun
28
Oct

Celebrate Halloween at the Garden!

PHOTO: HallowFest