Aumaine Rose Smith has been selected as Allerton's Fall 2021 Artist In-Residence. Smith, a poet based in Cleveland, will spend two weeks living in the newly renovated Ice House on the Allerton estate. Allerton’s In-Residence program, which began last November, offers artists and naturalists the opportunity to immerse themselves in their work and find inspiration from the Park. The program aims to support and highlight the meaningful work of creators and researchers, making their professions … [Read more...] about Allerton’s Fall Residency Announced, Applications Open for Spring 2022
Creek Cam 9
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
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
