Break the blizzard blues by learning more about living a green lifestyle. Check out these earth friendly events in Chicago this February!
Spring Flower Show
1.29.11 through 5.8.11
Hours: 9 am – 5 pm daily, Wednesdays until 8 pm
Garfield Park Conservatory Show House
Spring Flower Show
1.29.11 through 5.8.11
Hours: 9 am – 5 pm daily, Wednesdays until 8 pm
Garfield Park Conservatory Show House
300 N. Central Park Ave.
There are signs of spring at the Garfield Park Conservatory's show house! Visit the free flower show to see azaleas, hydrangeas, lilies and more in bloom! Click here for more information.
There are signs of spring at the Garfield Park Conservatory's show house! Visit the free flower show to see azaleas, hydrangeas, lilies and more in bloom! Click here for more information.
Superbowl Party
Sunday, 2.6.11, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Your House!
Save electricity and have more fun by watching the Super Bowl in groups! Here are some Ideas for throwing a green Super Bowl party.
Sunday, 2.6.11, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Your House!
Save electricity and have more fun by watching the Super Bowl in groups! Here are some Ideas for throwing a green Super Bowl party.
Guerrilla Gardening
Tuesday, 2.8.11, 7-9pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
Richard Reynolds and his team will share their experiences about their controversial efforts to take back abandoned public spaces with guerrilla gardening. The event is $12. Click here for more information.
Tuesday, 2.8.11, 7-9pm
Chicago Botanic Garden
Richard Reynolds and his team will share their experiences about their controversial efforts to take back abandoned public spaces with guerrilla gardening. The event is $12. Click here for more information.
Hobos 101: The return of the Hobo College
Tuesday 2.8, 9pm
Hungry Brain, 2319 W. Belmont
Curious about hobo culture or living a transient lifestyle? What could be more green than riding the rail from city to city and owning only what you can carry? Learn about the history and cluture of hobos at this free lecture. For more information click here.
Tuesday 2.8, 9pm
Hungry Brain, 2319 W. Belmont
Curious about hobo culture or living a transient lifestyle? What could be more green than riding the rail from city to city and owning only what you can carry? Learn about the history and cluture of hobos at this free lecture. For more information click here.
Sweet Saturdays
Saturday, 2.12.11, 11am -4pm
Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave.
Taste sweet treats and learn their plan origins at The Garfield Park Conservatory's 3rd annual 2011 Sweet Saturdays event. Activities include tropical treat tasting stations, live music , and hands-on activity stations.The suggested donation is $3 and admission is free for Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance members and children 3 and younger. For more info click here.
Saturday, 2.12.11, 11am -4pm
Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave.
Taste sweet treats and learn their plan origins at The Garfield Park Conservatory's 3rd annual 2011 Sweet Saturdays event. Activities include tropical treat tasting stations, live music , and hands-on activity stations.The suggested donation is $3 and admission is free for Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance members and children 3 and younger. For more info click here.
Lurie Garden Seed Swap
Saturday, 6.12.11, 10am-12pm
1st floor Garland Room Chicago Cultural Center
Saturday, 6.12.11, 10am-12pm
1st floor Garland Room Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street
Lurie Garden staff invite gardeners to come to swap their seeds, learn about gardening, and have a great time! There will be a brief presentation about beautifying your community with plants and growing your own food.. This event is free, but please RSVP by calling the Lure Garden office at 312.742.TIXS(8497). Click here for more information on packaging your seeds for this event.
Lurie Garden staff invite gardeners to come to swap their seeds, learn about gardening, and have a great time! There will be a brief presentation about beautifying your community with plants and growing your own food.. This event is free, but please RSVP by calling the Lure Garden office at 312.742.TIXS(8497). Click here for more information on packaging your seeds for this event.
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