Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2020

Calendar chicagobotanic.org/calendar Brilliance: The Orchid Show 8 chicagobotanic.org The Orchid Show Spring 2020 Saturday, February 8 – Sunday, March 22 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed at 2 p.m. March 7 Open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays and on Friday, February 14 (light bites and drinks will be available for purchase) With more than 10,000 vibrant orchids in bloom, this year’s Show celebrates the brilliant hues and smarts of orchids. Fee applies. Generously supported by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Rare Book Exhibition: Illustrated Orchids in Radiant Color Opens January 17 Noon to 4 p.m., Wednesdays to Sundays. Members-only Preview Evening Friday, February 7 6 to 8 p.m.; ticket required; fee applies. Orchid Marketplace Saturdays & Sundays, February 8 – March 22 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Morning Music with Orchids Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 11 – March 19 10 to 11 a.m. Orchids After Hours Thursdays, February 13 – March 19, and Friday, February 14 4 to 8 p.m.; last entry is 7:30 p.m. Evening with Orchids: Cocktail Tasting Wednesday, March 11 6 to 8 p.m.; fee applies. Illinois Orchid Society Show and Sale Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Post-Orchid Show Sale Thursday, March 26 10 a.m. to noon: Garden Plus, Director’s Circle, and President’s Circle only Noon to 2 p.m.: All Garden membership levels 2 to 4 p.m.: Public welcome While supplies last Interested in finding even more programs and activities at the Chicago Botanic Garden? Go to chicagobotanic.org/calendar for a day-by-day listing. Please check our website and social media for any updates or changes to events. Hours Open daily, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from March 1 through June 7. Dining The Garden View Café is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; from April 1 to June 2, open until 5 p.m. Shopping The Garden Shop is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; from April 1 to June 2, open until 5 p.m.; on Thursdays during the Orchid Show, open until 8 p.m. Reference The Plant Information Service is open from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday to Friday (closed holidays); the phone hotline is available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Friday. Send your plant ques- tions to plantinfo@chicagobotanic.org or call (847) 835-0972. The Lenhardt Library is open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday and by appointment (closed holidays). Send your reference questions and book renewal requests to library@chicagobotanic.org . Tram Tours Begin Monday, April 27 Learn about the history and science of the Garden on a 2.3-mile Grand Tram Tour, or enjoy an intimate .8-mile Bright Encounters tour, which features the main island’s seasonally chang- ing colors and landscape. Optional stops allow passengers to explore the 27 distinct gardens and four natural areas on their own. Garden Plus members ride free on Wednesdays. Fees apply. Generously supported by BMO Harris; supported in part by the John J. Louis, Jr. Bright Encounters Fund Orchids After Hours