Free lectures and workshops Lurie Garden

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The Lurie Garden offers seasonal FREE lectures and workshops. All events are garden and nature themed. Here’s more info on the Lurie Garden.

Some events require registration. Click on links below to for more information and to register.

If an event is “Sold out”add yourself to the waitlist. Time slots may open closer to the event. Also most events have “No shows” so you may be able to arrive day of and get in although there are no guarantees!

Speaker Series: Jacqueline van der Kloet

August 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Color Your Garden! Lurie Garden’s bulb display is an iconic symbol of the arrival of spring in the Chicago region. Ms. van der Kloet considers bulb behavior, visual impact, and surrounding perennials to create a naturalistic design in gardens. This presentation will aid in the appreciation of Lurie Garden’s bulb display next spring or inform local gardeners as they plan their gardens this fall.

Guided Pollinator Walk

August 17 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Join Conservancy scientists in the Lurie Garden to see and learn about the wide variety of native and non-native pollinators that thrive in Illinois. The walk will take place mid-day, when insects such as of bees, wasps, butterflies, beetles and other species tend to be most active. Dress appropriately for the weather. A hat, sunscreen and short-range binoculars might be helpful. Children are welcome.