Maple Tree Festival at NPV

Celebrate and honor maple trees, how they are beneficial in nature, and the special gift of sap.

Maple Tree Festival at NPV

Celebrate and honor maple trees, how they are beneficial in nature, and the special gift of sap.

The Nighthawk at NPV

Wielding arguably one of the coolest bird names, the Common Nighthawk is the seldom seen resident quietly saving summer nights in Chicago by devo

RiverLab: World Water Day at River

Celebrate World Water Day at River Park!

Composting in the Community Garden at Online

Compost is a rich source of organic matter and nutrients for your garden, but composting in a community garden can be challenging.

Climate Change Issues and Solutions at Online

While many environmental conservation programs focus on what homeowners can do on their property, there is a lot of opportunity for neighbors to hel

Using iNaturalist to Document Diversity at Online

In this virtual workshop, we will demonstrate using the iNaturalist app to identify plants and animals that may be found your community garden.

Designing and Maintaining Native Plant Gardens at Online

In this virtual workshop, we will introduce you to simple techniques and resources for designing attractive gardens for people, pollinators, and

Spring Flower Show Th-Su at Garfield Conservatory

This year’s Spring Flower Show, "Rooted in Mystery” explores the critical parts of plants that we don’t usually see – the roots!

Polar Adventure Day at Big Marsh

Have fun while enjoying all of the wonders of Nature at the annual Polar Adventure Day!