The American agave, nicknamed Maya, blooms only once before it dies. And that's happening right now.
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Celebrating 85 Years of Service
Block Club Chicago: 38-Foot-Tall Agave Plant Begins Death Blossom At Garfield Park Conservatory After More Than 50 Years
Alert
LAKEFRONT TRAIL CLOSURE ALERT:The pedestrian trail just south of Fullerton Ave. (2300 N) and both the pedestrian and bike trails from Oak St. to Ohio St. are CLOSED until further notice. Salt trucks & plows will be out on the trail today. View a map of wet pavement cautionary areas along the lakefront and please heed the warning signs in these areas.