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  • The Farms: Tree Identification Hike

    Experience Level: Beginner Explore the high-quality, picturesque forest on the Park’s south side at a Tree Identification Hike on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m.  Meet at the Lost Garden/McDonald Family Trails […]

  • The Farms: Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking

    Experience Level: BeginnerLearn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sundays, Sept. 21 or Oct. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and Carriage […]

  • The Farms: Silk Scarf Painting

    Experience Level: BeginnerUse artwork to make a wardrobe accessory at Silk Scarf Painting on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Sally Walsh will […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the process of making sourdough bread at Beginner Sourdough Breadmaking on Sundays, Sept. 21 or Oct. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Kitchen and […]

  • (SOLD OUT) The Farms: Silk Scarf Painting

    Experience Level: Beginner Use artwork to make a wardrobe accessory at Silk Scarf Painting on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Instructor Sally Walsh […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum Fall Equinox Yoga

    Experience Level: All levels Celebrate the beginning of autumn at Arboretum Fall Equinox Yoga on Monday, Sept. 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Oak Grove at the Illinois […]

  • The Farms: Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way

    Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate Achieve that goal of learning to play a musical instrument at Learn Guitar: Get Started the Right Way on Tuesdays, Sept. 23 through Nov. 25 from 6 to […]

  • The Farms: Historical Dancing: Titanic to the Talkies

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn about the high-energy dances that dominated the early 20th century at Historical Dancing: Titanic to the Talkies on Tuesdays, Sept. 23 through Oct. 28 from 6 […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum Tree Identification Walks

    Experience Level: Beginner Explore trees native to Illinois as well as species introduced to the area at Arboretum Tree Identification Walks on Wednesdays, Sept. 24 or Oct. 15 from 4 […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum Fall Migration Bird Hikes

    Experience Level: Beginner Observe a variety of migrating bird species at our Arboretum Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Thursdays, Sept. 25 or Oct. 9 from 9 to 11 a.m. at […]

  • The Farms: Basket Weaving: Lunch Tote

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to craft a unique and functional basket at Basket Weaving: Lunch Tote on Friday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in The Studio. Instructor […]

  • The Farms: Family Campout

    Spend time in the natural beauty of Allerton at our annual Family Campout on Saturday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 28. This hassle-free camping experience includes the rare chance to camp overnight in […]