We made sure to make this video a little longer for our Creek Cam fans! A great mix of wildlife using this area from June through September. https://youtu.be/1ifT1f2BUB0 … [Read more...] about Creek Cam 9
Peony Path Update
Thanks to over 400 (!!) donors and our generous sponsors, this year's Picnic with the Peonies fundraiser presented by Cass Concepts raised nearly $26,000 towards installing an accessible path in the visitor-favorite Peony Garden! In addition, Deborah and Michael Westjohn have made a generous gift to complete the installation and improve the surrounding landscape, as well as provide an endowment for the path. Construction has begun, and concrete will be poured later this month! Read about this … [Read more...] about Peony Path Update
In-Residence Program Spring 2022: “Rooting a Deeper Connection”
In partnership with the University of Illinois Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (OVCDEI) and with support from Joan and Peter Hood, we are excited to announce our Spring 2022 In-Residence Program! Open to artists and naturalists, the Spring 2022 residence will highlight and celebrate the arts and study of nature within Black and Latinx communities. By focusing on artistic and environmental innovation within the Black and Latinx communities, Allerton intends … [Read more...] about In-Residence Program Spring 2022: “Rooting a Deeper Connection”
Creek Cam 8
Have you ever seen a great blue heron do the limbo? We found many fawns, raccoon families, and owls frequenting this Creek Cam location! https://youtu.be/tMiIihJGvAI … [Read more...] about Creek Cam 8
Caroline C.: Since 2007
I first visited Allerton in 2007 with my architecture class. My (now)-husband and I met at Allerton in 2010, when we both attended a week-long LeaderShape retreat through the University of Illinois. It's a very special place for us. We have enjoyed exploring Allerton in all seasons, from snow-filled walks to trail runs in the fall to the peony gardens in the spring for graduation with our family. Our most cherished memory, however, was when we celebrated our wedding at Allerton in the mansion in … [Read more...] about Caroline C.: Since 2007
Creek Cam 7
Another busy Creek Cam! Can you identify all of the wildlife? https://youtu.be/ilbpm3UB-SY … [Read more...] about Creek Cam 7
Summer Blooms 2021
Summer blooms at the Park captured by the talented Allerton Park Photography Group! Follow them on Facebook for more stunning pictures of Allerton all year round! … [Read more...] about Summer Blooms 2021
Donations fund McCraw Family Visitor Center
The Visitor Center at Allerton Park and Retreat Center is being renovated, thanks to support from the McCraw family. Originally Robert Allerton’s garden shed, the building located across from the Greenhouse Café was renovated to office space in 2005, and will once again be updated to serve as the Visitor Center, located at 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello. The space provides just under 1,000 square feet, which will be dedicated to informative and interactive elements to enhance visitors’ … [Read more...] about Donations fund McCraw Family Visitor Center
