Chicago Botanic Garden Summer 2019

16 chicagobotanic.org Horticulture and plant shows Saturday, May 11 World Bonsai Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & 12 Midwest Bonsai Society Spring Bonsai Exhibition 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 15 through October 6 Discovery Programs in the English Walled Garden, Malott Japanese Garden, and Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26 Northshore Iris & Daylily Society Iris Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2 Northern Illinois Hosta Society Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, June 22 & 23 Sogetsu School of Illinois Ikebana Exhibition Noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Saturday & Sunday, July 6 & 7 Wisconsin-Illinois Lily Society Lily Show Noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Calendar chicagobotanic.org/calendar August highlights Heirloom Fest: Tomatoes & More Saturday & Sunday, August 24 & 25 Learn from the experts all about heirloom veggies— how to grow them, cook with them, and save their seeds. Purchase from local vendors, take a tour of the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, and more, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bike the Garden August 25 Bike the Garden is the one day of the year that bicyclists of all ages are allowed to ride the full perimeter of the Garden, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. After your ride, unwind in the festival area across from the McDonald Woods shelter, featuring vendors and information tables. Generously supported by NorthShore University HealthSystem Thursday, August 8 After Hours Buzz: Bees & Beyond 6 to 8 p.m.; fee applies. Saturday, August 10 Meet the Rare Books 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11 Kite Festival 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; weather permitting. Wednesday, August 14 Farm Dinner 5 to 8 p.m.; fee applies. Thursday, August 15 Library Talk on Rare Book Exhibition: Pollinator Paradise in Print 2 p.m. Saturday, August 17 New Member Day Activities 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, August 22 After Hours Buzz: Bees & Beyond 6 to 8 p.m.; fee applies. Bike the Garden Saturday & Sunday, July 13 & 14 Bromeliad Society of Greater Chicago Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Northshore Iris & Daylily Society Daylily Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, July 20 & 21 Cactus and Succulent Society of Greater Chicago Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, July 27 & 28 Ikebana International Show 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, August 3 & 4 Garden Clubs of Illinois District Nine Show Noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11 Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale Noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Friday – Sunday, August 16 – 18 Mid-America Bonsai Show & Sale Noon to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Saturday & Sunday, August 24 & 25 Ikenobo Ikebana Chicago Chapter Show 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.