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  • The Farms: Mammals of Illinois

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the difference between a shrew and a mole; a mole from a vole; a rat from a mouse; and a weasel from a mink — and […]

  • The Farms: Overwintering Honey Bees

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to winterize a beehive and how to care for bees in the winter at Overwintering Honey Bees on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 1 to 3 […]

  • The Farms: Arboretum Yoga for Gratitude

    Experience Level: All levels Take part in yoga for a good cause at Arboretum Yoga for Gratitude on Friday, Nov. 28 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Oak Grove at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 […]

  • The Farms: Needlefelt Snowman

    Experience Level: Beginner (all ages; parents/guardians are not required to register with their children, but they are encouraged to be present for those 13 and younger.)Create a unique piece of art out […]

  • The Farms: Holiday Mansion Tours

    See the Mansion shine in all of its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Tuesday, Dec. 2*, Monday, Dec. 8 or Tuesday, Dec. 9* at 5 or 6 […]

  • The Farms: Wreath Making

    Experience Level: Beginner Experience the joys of the season at Wreath Making on Wednesday, Dec. 3 or Thursday, Dec. 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. (Each […]

  • The Farms: Full Moon Yoga

    Meet us under a full moon to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at Full Moon Yoga on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium. Instructor Josie […]

  • The Farms: Holiday Mansion Tours

    See the Mansion shine in all of its holiday splendor at our Holiday Mansion Tours on Tuesday, Dec. 2*, Monday, Dec. 8 or Tuesday, Dec. 9* at 5 or 6 […]

  • The Farms: Intro to Shrub Propagation

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn to create new plants from existing ones at Intro to Shrub Propagation on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m. in The Studio. Illinois Extension […]

  • The Farms: Learn to Spin Yarn

    Experience Level: Beginner Learn the basic mechanics of using a spinning wheel to make your own yarn at Learn to Spin Yarn on Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Dec. 11 from 5 […]

  • The Farms: Herbal Magic: The Power of Aromatherapy

    Experience Level: Beginner  Have you ever had a smell trigger a memory? Learn why that happens at Herbal Magic: The Power of Aromatherapy on Thursdays, Nov. 20 or Dec. 11 from […]

  • The Farms: Winter Botany

    Experience Level: BeginnerLearn more about the plants of Allerton at Winter Botany on Saturday, Dec. 13 & 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio and outdoors. Instructor Fran Harty will […]