Calendar
The Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon on the 2nd Monday of every month due to maintenance.
Film Schedule
See the schedule for films in the Freyer – Newman Center Sturm Family Auditorium. Included with admission. No reservations required.
Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens
Looking for an amazing place to practice yoga? No studio can match the experience of practicing in nature, surrounded by the stunning landscapes at
Seedlings: Garden Detectives
Discover the Gardens with the tools of a detective as you become a garden sleuth. Use your senses to discover natural clues and hidden treasures
Seedlings: Garden Detectives
Discover the Gardens with the tools of a detective as you become a garden sleuth. Use your senses to discover natural clues and hidden treasures
Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms
Celebrate fall at Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms, a treasured October tradition for the entire family.
Friday – Sunday, Oct. 7-9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Last entry is 4
Seedlings: Garden Detectives
Discover the Gardens with the tools of a detective as you become a garden sleuth. Use your senses to discover natural clues and hidden treasures
Seedlings: Garden Detectives
Discover the Gardens with the tools of a detective as you become a garden sleuth. Use your senses to discover natural clues and hidden treasures
Student Scanning
Having your finished artwork scanned professionally can be costly and the results are not always good. The School of Botanical Art & Illustration
Student Scanning
Having your finished artwork scanned professionally can be costly and the results are not always good. The School of Botanical Art & Illustration
Student Scanning
Having your finished artwork scanned professionally can be costly and the results are not always good. The School of Botanical Art & Illustration
Student Scanning
Having your finished artwork scanned professionally can be costly and the results are not always good. The School of Botanical Art & Illustration
Fiendish Flora Tour
Explore the dark side of plants and investigate a secret world of clever, ruthless, and sometimes deadly ecology. Plants, like humans, can be both
Sunset Wagon Tour at Plains Conservation Center
Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On our ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to
Fall Reception and Artist Talk with Sammy Seung-min Lee
Visit the Freyer - Newman Center for a free artist talk and reception to celebrate the opening of three fall exhibitions: Seeing Red: Botanical Art
Pencil I (Botanical Illustration) - ONLINE [1]
Learn the skills of careful observation and realistic drawing in graphite pencil, including line drawing, shading and perspective. Begin with an
Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms
Celebrate fall at Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms, a treasured October tradition for the entire family.
Enjoy a day of fall activities at Chatfield Farms.
-Ticket price includes access to
Girl Scouts Eco Adventure for Junior and Cadettes at Plains Conservation Center
Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes will explore the prairie to learn about what nature gives us and how we can give back to nature. Scouts will take a
Superstition and Mythology of Aurora Owls
Owls are one of Aurora's most unique and well-loved birds. From their silent flight to their nocturnal hunts, these raptors have many spectacular
Girl Scouts Eco Adventure for Junior and Cadettes at Plains Conservation Center
Girl Scout Juniors and Cadettes will explore the prairie to learn about what nature gives us and how we can give back to nature. Scouts will take a
Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms
Celebrate fall at Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms, a treasured October tradition for the entire family.
Enjoy a day of fall activities at Chatfield Farms.
-Ticket price includes access to
Young Writers Group
Teen writers or aspiring writers are invited to join us for plant- and nature-themed writing prompts, word games and/or discussion topics. We provide writing resources and pens and paper. No