March 2013

Sat
2
Mar

Join one of our staff photographers the first Saturday of each month for a free morning photo walk.

PHOTO: Monthly photo walk
Sun
3
Mar

Get an up close look at one of the world’s tiniest seeds from the vanilla orchid, make a batch of ice cream, and pot up a plant that can flavor ice cream.

Weekend Family Class
Sun
3
Mar

Whatever your interest or talent, explore opportunities in the Garden's volunteer program. Consider joining our volunteer family!

PHOTO: Volunteer Opportunity Fair
Mon
4
Mar

Stop by for nature-themed stories and activities Monday mornings in the Lenhardt Library!

PHOTO: story time
Mon
4
Mar

Whatever your interest or talent, explore opportunities in the Garden's volunteer program. Consider joining our volunteer family!

PHOTO: Volunteer Opportunity Fair
Wed
6
Mar

Stop by for hands-on fun with plants and nature in the Greenhouses — try a scavenger hunt, practice watering plants, and more! Geared toward 2-to-5-year-olds with a caregiver.

ScreenBreak
Fri
8
Mar

Stop by for hands-on fun with plants and nature in the Greenhouses — try a scavenger hunt, practice watering plants, and more! Geared toward 2-to-5-year-olds with a caregiver.

ScreenBreak
Sat
9
Mar

Located at Navy Pier, Garden members enjoy discounted entry with membership card.

Chicago Flower & Garden Show
Sat
9
Mar

Debra Prinzing, author and garden expert, will speak about her new book Slow Flowers: Four Seasons of Locally Grown Bouquets from the Garden, Meadow and Farm.

Slow Flowers
Mon
11
Mar

Stop by for nature-themed stories and activities Monday mornings in the Lenhardt Library!

PHOTO: story time
Thu
14
Mar

Lecture and book signing by Sir Peter Crane, renowned botanist, former director of The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Yale University dean.

Ginko
Sat
16
Mar

Historic Landscapes: Architectural Designs in Print

Mon
18
Mar

Stop by for nature-themed stories and activities Monday mornings in the Lenhardt Library!

PHOTO: story time
Sat
23
Mar

Get an up close look at one of the world’s tiniest seeds from the vanilla orchid, make a batch of ice cream, and pot up a plant that can flavor ice cream.

Weekend Family Class
Sat
23
Mar

Celebrate spring by writing a seasonal haiku and making a cherry blossom hanging scroll, plus try other hands-on activities.

Japanese Garden Spring Weekend
Sat
23
Mar

Explore the world of this beautiful indoor plant family, including lipstick plant, primrose, and African violets.

Northern Illinois Gesneriad Society Show & Sale
Sun
24
Mar

Explore the world of this beautiful indoor plant family, which includes lipstick plant, primrose and African violets.

Northern Illinois Gesneriad Society Show & Sale
Sun
24
Mar

Celebrate spring by writing a seasonal haiku and making a cherry blossom hanging scroll, plus try other hands-on activities.

Japanese Garden Spring Weekend
Mon
25
Mar

Children ages 5 to 8 engage in exciting indoor and outdoor activities while exploring the Garden as it begins to bloom.

PHOTO: Spring Break Camp
Mon
25
Mar

Stop by for nature-themed stories and activities Monday mornings in the Lenhardt Library!

PHOTO: story time
Sat
30
Mar

Learn tricks and tips in creating your unique terrarium in the Garden Shop with Nancy Clifton.

Terrarium demo
Sun
31
Mar

This event is sold out.

Easter Brunch