- Fiddleheads
- Saturdays & Sundays
- Year Round
- Hours:
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Location:
- Play and Grow Garden or Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden
- Cost:
- Free, donations appreciated
- Admission:
- Drop-in
- Eligibility:
- All Ages
Fiddleheads
Each weekend we cook up projects that get kids and families wondering about the plants and the natural world. Come visit over the weekend to get a dose of the tropics and keep your kids connected to nature throughout Chicago’s colder months. Each month, we will wonder about the natural world in a different way, with activities changing weekly. Please Note: activities are subject to change.
November: Summer may be well over and our programs are back inside but at the Conservatory it always feels like summer. This November we explore the Conservatory itself – why do we have one? How does it work? Why are some rooms closed? Bring your children in this fall to rediscover the marvels of our indoor spaces while learning about its history, daily life and all those who take care of it.
November 1-2
Conservatory Roof Repair
Discover what happening in our Fern and Desert rooms! Come join us to “repair” your own Conservatory roof while we learn about what happened to the Conservatory and all the work that goes into restoring this beautiful landmark.
November 8-9
Watermarks
A huge part of taking care of all of our plants is making sure they get the right amount of water. Join us this weekend to discover what plants do with it as we wander, wonder and water the Conservatory.
November 15-16
Mini Conservatories
Why are so many rooms closed? Why do we need glass ceilings? Come find out the answers while you build your own mini-conservatory out of kid-friendly, take-home materials.
November 22-23
Conservatory Construction
This weekend we’re exploring the structure of the Conservatory - how was this glass house built? Children and families are invited to join us in the Children’s Garden to learn about architectural concepts as they create their own structures inspired by the Conservatory.
November 29-30 – NO PROGRAMMING DUE TO THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Address:
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 North Central Park Ave.,
Chicago, Illinois 60624-1945
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 North Central Park Ave.,
Chicago, Illinois 60624-1945
- Event:
- Fiddleheads
- Start Date:
- Saturdays and Sundays
- End Date:
- Saturdays and Sundays
- Start Time:
- 11:00 am
- End Time:
- 4:00 pm
- Price:
- Free
- Price (Member):
- Free
- Admission:
- Drop-in
- Eligibility:
- All Ages
- Available Spaces:
- Open
Fiddleheads activities are held in the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden or the Play & Grow Garden unless directed otherwise by signage. Click here to view a map of the Conservatory to view the Children’s Garden and Play & Grow Garden locations. If you have questions about this program or need additional information, please contact Audrey Sherer, Early Childhood and Family Programs Coordinator, 773-638-1766 ext.23 or email asherer@garfieldpark.org.