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Sat 5 May |
Monthly Photo Walk 9:00 am |
Join one of our staff photographers the first Saturday of each month for a free morning photo walk. |
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Sat 5 May |
Glenview/North Shore African Violet Society Show & Sale 10:00 am |
Various educational exhibits will be on display to explain the world of African violets and demonstrate the diversity within this plant family. |
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Sat 5 May |
Nature in View exhibition opens 10:00 am |
Photographs of the natural world from the Garden Photographic Society |
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Sat 5 May |
Central States Dahlia Society Sale 10:00 am |
The Central States Dahlia Society holds its annual dahlia sale, which features dahlia tubers and plants in a wide array of sizes, shapes, and colors. |
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Sat 5 May |
Spring Garden Walk 1:00 pm |
Join the Chicago Botanic Garden's free walking tours. |
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Sun 6 May |
Glenview/North Shore African Violet Society Show & Sale 10:00 am |
Various educational exhibits will be on display to explain the world of African violets and demonstrate the diversity within this plant family. |
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Sun 6 May |
Central States Dahlia Society Sale 10:00 am |
The Central States Dahlia Society holds its annual dahlia sale, which features dahlia tubers and plants in a wide array of sizes, shapes, and colors. |
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Mon 7 May |
Story Time 10:00 am |
Stop by for nature-themed stories and activities Monday mornings in the Lenhardt Library! |
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Sat 12 May |
Model Railroad Garden opens 10:00 am |
Gather your family together for a remarkably fast tour of the United States when the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America exhibition opens for its 13th season on May 12. |
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Sat 12 May |
American Rhododendron Society Show & Sale 10:00 am |
The midwest chapter of the American Rhododendron Society presents a display and sale of more than 150 rhododendron and azalea varieties grown by members. |
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Sat 12 May |
Spring Garden Walk 1:00 pm |
Join the Chicago Botanic Garden's free walking tours. |
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Sun 13 May |
Mother's Day Brunch 9:00 am 11:00 am 1:00 pm |
This event is sold out. |
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Sun 13 May |
American Rhododendron Society Show & Sale 10:00 am |
The midwest chapter of the American Rhododendron Society presents a display and sale of more than 150 rhododendron and azalea varieties grown by members. |
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Mon 14 May |
Story Time 10:00 am |
Stop by for nature-themed stories and activities Monday mornings in the Lenhardt Library! |
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Thu 17 May |
A Bloomin' Festival Preview Evening 4:00 pm |
Bring a friend and enjoy a light dinner and beer or wine while you shop for the finest plants for Midwest gardens. |
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Fri 18 May |
Charles Darwin and the Early Evolutionists 10:00 am |
Join us for an illustrated talk by Dr. William Friedman of Harvard University on the Darwins and many others who espoused evolutionary ideas. |
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Fri 18 May |
A Bloomin' Festival Members only 1:00 pm |
At the center of the Bloomin’ Festival is the 46th annual spring plant sale — the Midwest’s premier plant sale. |
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Sat 19 May |
Midwest Bonsai Society Spring Show & Sale 9:00 am |
The Midwest Bonsai Society holds its spring show featuring spring-blooming trees, bonsai on rocks, and suiseki (the Japanese art of stones). |
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Sat 19 May |
Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival 10:00 am |
Learn about children’s celebrations in Japan during this special weekend of activities. Listen to koto harp and shakuhachi flute music, enjoy traditional folktales, and watch a tea ceremony. |
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Sat 19 May |
A Bloomin' Festival 10:00 am |
At the center of the Bloomin’ Festival is the 46th annual spring plant sale — the Midwest’s premier plant sale. |
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Sat 19 May |
Spring Garden Walk 1:00 pm |
Join the Chicago Botanic Garden's free walking tours. |
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Sun 20 May |
Midwest Bonsai Society Spring Show & Sale 9:00 am |
The Midwest Bonsai Society holds its spring show featuring spring-blooming trees, bonsai on rocks, and suiseki (the Japanese art of stones). |
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Sun 20 May |
Malott Japanese Garden Children’s Festival 10:00 am |
Learn about children’s celebrations in Japan during this special weekend of activities. Listen to koto harp and shakuhachi flute music, enjoy traditional folktales, and watch a tea ceremony. |
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Sun 20 May |
A Bloomin' Festival 10:00 am |
At the center of the Bloomin’ Festival is the 46th annual spring plant sale — the Midwest’s premier plant sale. |
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Sun 20 May |
Flower Arranging Demonstration 1:00 pm 3:00 pm |
Join us for tips on how to arrange flowers using a variety of vases and flower frogs. |
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Mon 21 May |
Story Time 10:00 am |
Stop by for nature-themed stories and activities Monday mornings in the Lenhardt Library! |
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Sat 26 May |
Northshore Iris & Daylily Society Iris Show & Sale 12:00 pm |
Sponsored by the Northshore Iris & Daylily Society, the show features more than ten artistic arrangements and 75 irises in bloom. |
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Sat 26 May |
Garden Chef Series 1:30 pm 2:30 pm |
Noted chefs prepare recipes in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater. |
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Sun 27 May |
Northshore Iris & Daylily Society Iris Show & Sale 10:00 am |
Sponsored by the Northshore Iris & Daylily Society, the show features more than ten artistic arrangements and 75 irises in bloom. |
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Sun 27 May |
Garden Chef Series 1:30 pm 2:30 pm |
Noted chefs prepare recipes in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater. |
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