Autumn Programs Offer Fun for All Ages at Lurie Garden
October through November 2010
As fall colors lend a spectacular hue to the city, the Lurie Garden in Millennium Park welcomes visitors from all over the world to its perennially beautiful grounds and popular programs. Here are offerings for fall 2010, including hands-on workshops, lectures and garden walks:
Free adult hands-on workshop:
Garden Blogging for Beginners
Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Fourth floor conference room, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
Program: If you’ve ever thought about branching out into blogging about your garden (or your vision of gardening), discover how to get started chronicling your thoughts online. Led by Ramon Gonzales, a.k.a. “Mr. Brown Thumb.” Note: Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 312-742-TIXS (8497) or visit www.luriegarden.org to register.
Lurie Garden/Art Institute free family workshop:
Dwellings: Art and the Lurie Garden
Saturday, Oct. 10, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: The Art Institute of Chicago Ryan Education Center, 111 S. Michigan Ave., and the Lurie Garden in Millennium Park
Program: Learn how to create charming diminutive dwellings in this special joint workshop from The Art Institute of Chicago and the Lurie Garden in Millennium Park. Children ages 6 to 12 will explore concepts of architecture and outdoor structures, drawing on inspiration from great works at The Art Institute and spectacular scenery in the Lurie Garden. Note: Children must be at least 6 years old and accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. The workshop is free, although participants and family members/caregivers who are not members of The Art Institute of Chicago must purchase a ticket to the museum to attend. To register online, visit www.artic.edu/aic/education or call 312-857-7161.
Free adult lecture:
What is Living in Your Soil – and Why Should You Care?
Thursday, Oct.14, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: First Floor Garland Room, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
Program: Join Rex Bastian from the Care of Trees as he discusses fundamentals of soil biology and why living components of soil, including bacteria, fungi, protozoans and others, are important to plants and trees. Pre-registration not required.
Free adult lecture:
Everything Comes into this World Hungry: Soil Making and Building
Thursday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Fifth floor Millennium Park Room, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.Program: In this food-for-thought session, Nance Klehm – progressive ecologist, designer, urban forager, grower and teacher – will share her insights on various methods of transforming what is typically perceived as “waste” to heal or build soil. Pre-registration not required.
Free adult hands-on workshop:
Herbal Lotions, Balms and Salves
Saturday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Fourth floor conference room, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
Program: Herbs are a treat for all the senses. Join the Lurie Garden’s Bonnie Tawse as she shares her best tips for creating and using soothing herbal lotions, balms and salves, especially as impending cold weather spurs the beginning of dry-skin season. They also make great gifts for the upcoming holiday season. Note: Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 312-742-TIXS (8497) or visit www.luriegarden.org to register.
Free family workshop:
Winter Wonders and Recycled Crafts
Saturday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Fourth floor conference room, Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
Program: Children will learn about outdoor winter wonderlands and how the landscape is transformed during colder months. They also will create earth-friendly crafts (and possibly get a start on holiday gift-giving) using recycled materials. Note: Children must be at least 6 years old and accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Call 312-742-TIXS (8497) or visit www.luriegarden.org to register.
The Lurie Garden is located at the southeast corner of Millennium Park, near the corner of Columbus Drive and Monroe Street. Millennium Park is easily reached by CTA and adjacent public parking is available. Millennium Park is universally accessible to patrons with disabilities.
For more information, visit www.millenniumpark.org.
Visit www.luriegarden.org for more information about the Lurie Garden, including programming, four-season highlights, plant features and design elements.
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