The Ultimate Guide to Chicago Museums

Chicago is home to some of the greatest museums and cultural institutions in the world. Ready to start exploring? Whatever your interest, there’s a place on this list guaranteed to open your mind and engage your senses. The Big 10 Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 312-922-9410 Housing over 40 million artifacts, the museum […]

You Can Help Chicago Botanic Garden Support Future Conservation Advocates and Scientists

Does it matter whether bumblebees and honeybees land on early summer-blooming foxglove or native coneflowers in Chicago? It does to conservation scientist Rebecca Tonietto, Ph.D. She follows bees, tracking them across shrinking urban habitats and underscoring the important role of native pollinators and plant diversity. The joint graduate program in plant biology and conservation through […]

Windy City Harvest Builds Healthy Communities

“Think of this as a shout-out to all those potential Windy City Harvest partners still on the sidelines,” a Chicago Tribune editorial recently said. The Tribune featured the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest urban agriculture and jobs-training initiative as part of its New Plan of Chicago series, calling for ideas — such as more […]

5 Ways to Relax During the Holidays

Hoping to chase away the winter blues or holiday stress? Research shows that being outdoors in natural surroundings triggers a variety of health benefits. At the Chicago Botanic Garden, you can find peace, joy and inspiration in the simple sight of a sunny yellow pine warbler on a fir tree or a long-eared owl puffing […]

5 Things to Do: November 27-29

Looking for ways to work off that turkey or entertain family and friends visiting for Thanksgiving? Don’t miss these five events taking place throughout the Chicago area. Frozemont Opens Nov. 27 Rosemont Rosemont transforms into a winter wonderland this Friday when the ice skating rink opens with free sleigh rides, ice sculptures, a visit from […]

5 Things to Do: October 23-25

Chicago is the place to be this weekend as the Chicago Humanities Festival starts and Kristin Chenoweth comes to town. Or, stay in the suburbs for Halloween fun at Westfield Old Orchard and Chicago Botanic Garden. Plus, whether you’re ready or not, holiday shopping begins at the OLPH Holly Fair. OLPH Holly Fair Oct. 22-23 Glenview […]