Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2020

12 chicagobotanic.org Coming soon Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America Seasonal opening: May 9 For more than 20 years, train and garden enthusiasts of all ages have enjoyed the sights and sounds of miniature trains chugging through a re-creation of the landscape of America. It’s free to Garden Plus members on Wednesdays and free to President’s Circle members every day. Generously supported by Bank of America, with additional support from Grainger Butterflies & Blooms Seasonal opening: May 23 Immerse yourself in a garden habitat filled with hundreds of live butterflies from around the world, as well as some native to North America. This popular, family-friendly destination returns to the Regenstein Learning Campus. It’s free to Garden Plus members on Wednesdays and free to President’s Circle members every day. Garden Chef Series Seasonal opening: May 23 Watch noted chefs prepare recipes in the Garden’s open-air amphitheater, using seasonal, garden-fresh produce. Seating is first come, first served for the demonstrations on Saturdays and Sundays, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s open-air amphitheater. Generously supported by Food Network Magazine Nature Play Garden Family Drop-in Activities June 6 – August 23 Activities provide hands-on, fun activities for families and children on the Regenstein Learning Campus; dates and times to be announced. Evenings Begins Monday, June 8 Long summer nights are the perfect time to unwind with friends and family during the Garden’s extended summer hours until 9 p.m. Pack a picnic and enjoy special live music performances for all ages, four nights a week. Generously supported by NorthShore University HealthSystem