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Lurie Garden

Lurie Garden, in Chicago’s Millennium Park, strives to provide excellence in public engagement, education, responsible gardening practices and stewardship of its iconic landscape design.

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The Main Players of the Mixed Perennial Garden with Craig Bergmann 6/13/13 12:30PM - 2:30PM 2013-06-13 12:30:00 2013-06-13 14:30:00

Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park Room 78 E Washington St Chicago , IL | View map

Selecting from the perennial plant palette of today can be daunting. Through edification and an open mind, a great collection of plants in...

Summer Perennial Containers with Nancy Clifton 6/15/13 10AM - 12PM 2013-06-15 10:00:00 2013-06-15 12:00:00

Millennium Park, Pritzker Pavilion Choral Room 201 E Randolph St Chicago , IL | View map

Learn how to create a container for the summer season in Chicago. Discover how to combine perennials, herbs, annuals and vegetables to...

A Buzz about Bees 6/15/13 2PM - 4PM 2013-06-15 14:00:00 2013-06-15 16:00:00

Millennium Park, Pritzker Pavilion Choral Room 201 East Randolph Street Chicago , IL | View map

Explore the fascinating world of honeybees. Learn how the queen runs a colony of bees and discover how they forage for food, build...

Raptors in the Garden 6/18/13 6PM - 8PM 2013-06-18 18:00:00 2013-06-18 20:00:00

Millennium Park, Lurie Garden 201 E Randolph St Chicago , IL | View map

Observe majestic birds of prey up close and learn about their habitat, adaptations and the challenges that they face in an urban...

Stories & Songs with Shana Harvey 6/23/13 11AM - 12PM 2013-06-23 11:00:00 2013-06-23 12:00:00

Millennium Park, Lurie Garden 201 E Randolph St Chicago , IL | View map

Enjoy a morning filled with nature-based stories, music and movement with your little ones! Chicago-based teacher and singer/songwriter...

Indoor Composting with Urban Worm Girl 7/18/13 12:30PM - 2:30PM 2013-07-18 12:30:00 2013-07-18 14:30:00

Chicago Cultural Center, First Floor Garland Room 78 East Washington Street Chicago , IL | View map

Maybe indoor composting is all you can do with the space you have. Perhaps you already compost outdoors and are looking to learn more about...

Stories & Songs with Shana Harvey 7/21/13 11AM - 12PM 2013-07-21 11:00:00 2013-07-21 12:00:00

Millennium Park, Lurie Garden 201 E Randolph St Chicago , IL | View map

Enjoy a morning filled with nature-based stories, music and movement with your little ones! Chicago-based teacher and singer/songwriter...

Raptors in the Garden 7/23/13 6PM - 8PM 2013-07-23 18:00:00 2013-07-23 20:00:00

Millennium Park, Lurie Garden 201 E Randolph St Chicago , IL | View map

Observe majestic birds of prey up close and learn about their habitat, adaptations and the challenges that they face in an urban...

Kaleidoscope Family Festival at Art Institute Chicago 7/27/13 10AM - 3PM 2013-07-27 10:00:00 2013-07-27 15:00:00

The Art Institute of Chicago 111 South Michigan Avenue Chicago , IL | View map

Take part in a day of discovery, creativity, and family fun at Art Institute Chicago. Explore art-making and activity stations for all ages...

A Garden of Colors 8/10/13 10AM - 12PM 2013-08-10 10:00:00 2013-08-10 12:00:00

Chicago Cultural Center, First Floor Garland Room 78 E Washington St Chicago , IL | View map

August is a magical month in the Lurie Garden, soaking in the brilliant colors with the bees and butterflies. You and your family are...

Raptors in the Garden 8/13/13 6PM - 8PM 2013-08-13 18:00:00 2013-08-13 20:00:00

Millennium Park, Lurie Garden 201 E Randolph St Chicago , IL | View map

Observe majestic birds of prey up close and learn about their habitat, adaptations and the challenges that they face in an urban...

Morning Butterfly and Garden Walk 8/15/13 10AM - 12PM 2013-08-15 10:00:00 2013-08-15 12:00:00

Millennium Park, Lurie Garden 201 E Randolph St Chicago , IL | View map

Explore the Lurie Garden with Living Invertebrate Specialist Karen Kramer Wilson of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Learn about the...

Stories & Songs with Shana Harvey 8/25/13 11AM - 12PM 2013-08-25 11:00:00 2013-08-25 12:00:00

Millennium Park, Lurie Garden 201 E Randolph St Chicago , IL | View map

Enjoy a morning filled with nature-based stories, music and movement with your little ones! Chicago-based teacher and singer/songwriter...

Beneficial Bugs in Your Home Garden 5/16/13 12:30PM

Chicago | View Map

Join Erik Grossnickle of Bartlett Tree Experts to learn about setting up an integrated pest management program for your garden. You will...

Lurie Garden Spring Festival & Plant Sale 5/11/13 10AM - 3PM

Chicago | View Map

Spring is a perfect time for planting! The Lurie Garden Spring Festival & Plant Sale will offer a variety of perennials and grasses to...

Morning Bird and Nature Walk with The Nature Conservancy 5/9/13 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Chicago | View Map

Begin your day surrounded by nature and observing birds in the Lurie Garden and Millennium Park. Join Jeff Walk, Ph.D., director of science...

Morning Bird and Nature Walk with The Nature Conservancy 5/2/13 7:30AM - 8:30AM

Chicago | View Map

Begin your day surrounded by nature and observing birds in the Lurie Garden and Millennium Park. Join Jeff Walk, Ph.D., director of science...

Celebrate Earth Day with the Lurie Garden! 4/20/13 2PM

Chicago | View Map

Make Earth Day a family event! Join Lurie Garden staff for craft making and a sustainable scavenger hunt. Have fun while learning about...

The Vibrant Spring Garden 4/18/13 12:30PM

Chicago | View Map

The Lurie Garden is alive with bulbs, ephemerals and the first flush of hardy perennials with the arrival of spring. Join us to learn more...

Implementing the Design for the Lurie Garden 4/4/13 12:30PM

Chicago | View Map

Local landscape architect Terry Guen was responsible for installing the Lurie Garden's plantings, based on Piet Oudolf's designs. In this...

Winter Wonders 2/24/13 2PM

Chicago | View Map

Explore the wonders of nature in an outdoor tour of the Lurie Garden and then discover the artists' interpretations of winter landscapes on...

Landscape Design for the Advanced Gardener 2/23/13 10AM - 3PM

Chicago | View Map

Spend your Saturday designing an outdoor space with Lurie Garden staff and renowned perennial plantsman Roy Diblik. During this workshop,...

Garden Design for Beginners 1/19/13 10AM

Chicago | View Map

Do you think your garden looks messy? Does it feel uninspired? Are you new and just plain stumped? Learn simple techniques to improve your...

Luminary Walk 12/13/12 5PM - 7PM

Experience the LurieGarden in winter. Enjoy the luminaries tranquil glow as you appreciate the variety of textures in the garden during...

Wreath-making for Children 12/1/12 2PM - 4PM

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Bring the LurieGarden to your front door this winter! Using evergreen boughs, colorful branches and dried material collected from the...

Healing Salves 12/1/12 10AM

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Improve your health with a little boost! These herb-infused salves will protect your skin and lift your spirits. Participants will make...

Family Workshop: Nature Journals 11/10/12 2PM

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Connect with the sights, sounds and smells of something major: nature! Observe and collect information about the environment, using the...

Ornamental Winter Containers with Nancy Clifton 11/10/12 10AM

Chicago | View Map

Learn how to create a container for the longest season in Chicago – winter! Winter pots may not contain rooted plants but cut evergreen...

Worm Composting with the Urban Worm Girl 10/13/12 2PM

Chicago | View Map

Do worms have eyes, ears or noses? Do they eat pizza and popcorn? Learn the answers to these questions and many more in this hands-on...

Companion Planting with Bulbs 10/11/12 10AM

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Adding spring-flowering bulbs to your perennial garden is a great way to welcome spring after a Chicago winter. Learn what bulbs perform...

Landscapes and Health 10/10/12 12:30PM

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Join William C. Sullivan, University of Illinois Professor and President of the Council of Environmental Deans and Directors, as he...

Morning Bird and Nature Walk with The Nature Conservancy 10/4/12 7:30AM

Chicago | View Map

Begin your day surrounded by nature and observing birds in the Lurie Garden and Millennium Park. Join Jeff Walk, Ph.D., director of science...

Autumn Wonders: Organic Sculpture 9/22/12 2PM - 4PM

Explore the colors and textures of the season on a tour of The Art Institute of Chicago galleries and a visit to the LurieGarden. Using...

Bees in the Chicagoland Garden 9/22/12 10AM

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Join Alan Molumby, professor of biology at the University of Illinois-Chicago, to discuss the importance of bees in the garden. Learn about...

The Lurie Garden Fall Festival and Plant Sale 9/14/12 11AM - 6PM

Fall is a perfect time for planting! The Lurie Garden Fall Festival & Plant Sale will offer a variety of perennials and grasses to provide...

Stories and Songs with Shana Harvey 8/19/12 11AM - 12PM

Enjoy a morning filled with nature-based stories, music and movement with your little ones! Chicago-based teacher and singer/songwriter...

Garden Fairy Houses 8/18/12 2PM

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Add magic and sparkle to your garden with Linda Haas, artist and owner of Fairy House Designs and Workshops. Create a magical environment...

Explore the Garden with Roy Diblik 8/18/12 7:30AM

Tour the garden with the engaging and knowledgable Roy Diblik, grower for Northwind Perennial Farm and official plant grower for the Lurie...

Bringing Nature Home with Doug Tallamy 8/16/12 12:30PM

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Would you like to have a healthy ecosystem around your house? Be inspired by Doug Tallamy, professor and chair of the department of...

Raptors in the Garden 8/14/12 6PM - 8PM

Observe majestic birds of prey up close and learn about their habitat, adaptations and the challenges that they face in an urban...

Morning Garden Stroll 8/9/12 7:30AM

Begin your morning by taking a morning stroll through the LurieGarden. Learn about its blooming perennials and discover the season’s best...

Stories and Songs with Shana Harvey 7/22/12 11AM - 12PM

Enjoy a morning filled with nature-based stories, music and movement with your little ones! Chicago-based teacher and singer/songwriter...

Bartlett Tree Experts: Beneficial Bugs in Your Home Garden 7/19/12 12:30PM

Chicago | View Map

Join Erik Grossnickle of Bartlett Tree Experts to learn about setting up an integrated pest management program for your garden. You will...