Chicago Botanic Garden Spring 2019

12 chicagobotanic.org Butterflies & Blooms Seasonal opening: May 25 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 mem- bers every day. Garden Chef Series Seasonal opening: May 25 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 1 – September 2 Activities provide hands-on, fun activities for fami- lies and children daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Regenstein Learning Campus. Evenings June 4 – September 2 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 BMO Harris Bank and NorthShore University HealthSystem bees beyond coming in spring Pollinators sustain life Nature Play Garden Coming in summer Throughout the year, the Garden is focusing on Bees & Beyond, a program that inspires a genuine appreciation for the vital role pollinators play in our everyday lives and in maintaining a healthy, diverse planet. Beginning in spring, look for pollinator-themed display gardens; topiaries; a months-long interactive exhibition, Pollinator’s Perspective ; and more, including After Hours Buzz, a series of cocktail events with scientists. Explore the stunning diversity of pollinators and the ways you can help protect these important creatures. chicagobotanic.org/beesandbeyond Generously sponsored by Boeing