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The Lurie Garden in Millennium Park
Columbus Drive and Monroe Street, ChicagoThe Lurie Garden in Chicago's Millennium Park, offers a variety of free family workshops throughout the year. An urban model of responsible horticulture,...
Events (5) Garfield Park Conservatory
The Elizabeth Morse Children's Garden provides a fun and comfortable setting for kids who can go down the vine tube slide, climb a giant seed or crank...
Lincoln Park Conservatory
This conservatory doesn't have a children's garden, but it's still a great place to relax after a day at Lincoln Park Zoo. Take a stroll through the...
Eden Place Nature Center
43rd Pl. and Shields, ChicagoA community-based nature sanctuary and urban oasis in the Fuller Park neighborhood. The 3.5 acre site is host to a native prairie preserve,...
Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse
This teaching organic greenhouse lets kids get their hands dirty while enjoying several programs available for all ages.
