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April 2019
Gardener’s Plant Walk
These morning walks are for the gardener that would like focused information about Lurie Garden plants and their place in our garden landscape. These walks are meant to expand your understanding of plant varieties, their habits and environmental requirements. The walk will last approximately 45 minutes. Register
Find out more »Peace Yoga
Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class called Peace Yoga, led by Chicago's Peace School. Peace Yoga is the perfect combination of basic stretches, yoga postures, breath work, meditation and relaxation, all geared to create harmony within the mind, body and spirit. The Peace Yoga movements are designed to stretch and tone muscles, loosen stiff joints, help correct poor posture, improve balance and leave you feeling agile and refreshed. Sign up for any or all sessions! Learn more…
Find out more »May 2019
Morning Bird and Nature Walk
Begin your day surrounded by nature and observing birds in the Lurie Garden and Millennium Park. Join Jeff Walk, Ph.D., director of science for The Nature Conservancy in Illinois, and Lurie Garden staff on this bird and plant appreciation walk. Note: Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Register
Find out more »Peace Yoga
Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class called Peace Yoga, led by Chicago's Peace School. Peace Yoga is the perfect combination of basic stretches, yoga postures, breath work, meditation and relaxation, all geared to create harmony within the mind, body and spirit. The Peace Yoga movements are designed to stretch and tone muscles, loosen stiff joints, help correct poor posture, improve balance and leave you feeling agile and refreshed. Sign up for any or all sessions! Learn more…
Find out more »Botany Basics
In this two-week series, learn basic terms, plant life cycles, plant families and plant id skills. Workshops will take place inside and outside (weather permitting) using Lurie Garden to hone our botany skills. Register
Find out more »Poetry Workshop: Forms & Features: Pastoral
All are welcome to a poetry discussion and creative writing workshop led by Maggie Queeney, Poetry Foundation Library Coordinator. To celebrate spring in Lurie Garden, we read and discuss the pastoral, a type of nature poetry that traditionally praises an idealized rural life. After spending time in the garden, participants will compose original poems that explore nostalgia and desire within the bucolic landscape. Space is limited. RSVP required. Register
Find out more »Peace Yoga
Join us for a gentle yoga and meditation class called Peace Yoga, led by Chicago's Peace School. Peace Yoga is the perfect combination of basic stretches, yoga postures, breath work, meditation and relaxation, all geared to create harmony within the mind, body and spirit. The Peace Yoga movements are designed to stretch and tone muscles, loosen stiff joints, help correct poor posture, improve balance and leave you feeling agile and refreshed. Sign up for any or all sessions! Learn more…
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