Garfield Park Conservatory

Something's always growing and there's always something new to discover at the Conservatory!

Garfield Park Conservatory is a fantastic place to bring family members of all ages. Something’s always growing, and there’s always something new to discover! To make your “growing” experience here even more enjoyable, we offer a number of special educational opportunities FREE for kids and families! Come visit the Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden, which is open during normal Conservatory hours, or visit us during one of our scheduled activity times.

PLANTING SEEDS FOR LEARNING (Family Preschool Programs)

Morning Glories for Families

Every Monday Morning

Date: Year Round
Time: Drop in anytime between 10 am – Noon

No registration required.
Location: Elizabeth Morse Genius Children’s Garden
Cost: Donations appreciated

Enjoy learning together with your little one during this weekly drop-in session. Activities are fun, interactive, and encourage children’s curiosity about the natural world. Children and their care-givers rotate to different stations around the Children’s Garden. Stations include planting projects, soil digging stations, tours, story-time, and more. Participation is free, but donations for material costs are appreciated.

Please note that while all children 5 years old and under are welcome to take part in Morning Glories with adult supervision, some projects are designed specifically for children ages 3-5 years old. Younger children are welcome to participate in all stations with the support of their care-givers.

Important Morning Glories Information

• If you are a Pre-K daycare group of more than 6 children,
   please attend the Morning Glories session on Thursdays.
   Please refer to the “Morning Glories for Schools” section
   below for registration information.

• Adult supervision is required for participation in the Morning
Glory Mondays Program.

• For more information call Audrey Sherer at 773 638-1766
ext. 23 or email asherer@garfieldpark.org.

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CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS (School and Teacher Programs)

Morning Glories for Groups

Thursday Mornings

Time: 10 am - Noon (Pre-Registration Required)
Cost: $1-$2 per child (Some scholarships available for West Side preschool groups. Please contact us to determine if your program is eligible.)

Your preschool group or class can schedule its own Morning Glories Program with us on Thursday mornings. Every program will include a storytime and hands-on activity designed especially for groups of young children. Pre-registration is required. At the time of registration, you will be offered a menu of themes and activities from which to choose.

Click here for more information about Thursday Morning Glories for Groups and for information about registering your group for their visit.

Staff Contact

Yadira Correa

School & Group Program Coordinator

(773)638-1766 x25

correay@garfieldpark.org

More Information

For more information on Early Childhood Learning Programs or to volunteer in the Children's Garden email Audrey Sherer at asherer@garfieldpark.org or call (773) 638-1766 ext. 23.