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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 (6) Oak Park Conservatory
Birds, fish and turtles are a highlight at this conservatory. Visit the fern room, tropical room and desert room. The community room is available...
Events (4) Morton Arboretum
Explore 1,700 acres of plants and trees. Walk, run or bike 9 miles of paved roads or hike 16 miles of trails with birds, frogs and other wildlife,...
Comments (1) Events (30) Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens
7402 Lake Katherine Drive, Palos HeightsThis nature center and botanic garden offers many opportunities to observe wildlife in their natural habitat. Lake Katherine provides a nesting area...
Events (2) Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden is a 385-acre living plant museum featuring 24 display gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on nine islands...
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Coupons (1)Chicago Botanic Garden's Kite Festival
Members of the Chicago Fire Kite Team perform sport kite ballet and precision flying demonstrations. Kids can participate in the "Kids Mad Dash" at...
Events (1) Skokie Northshore Sculpture Park
This is a great place to bike, jog or walk, even with a stroller or a few kids on training wheels in tow. Two miles of landscaped park are studded...
Events (1) Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden
This 155-acre outdoor living museum has many specialty gardens and unique tree collections. 1.8 miles of accessible paved trails with a children's...
Taltree Arboretum & Gardens
Explore 360 acres of woodlands, wetlands and prairies. Hike through trails and enjoy formal gardens. Visit the Railway Garden or the new Children's...
Bird Haven Greenhouse
A Joliet Park District facility located in Pilcher Park. It consists of four greenhouses that are open to the public with outdoor gardens. There are...
