Events
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(SOLD OUT) Beyond Beginning Weaving
Greenhouse AuditoriumExperience Level: Intermediate (have taken Beginning Weaving I & II or similar experience) Take your weaving skills to the next step at Beyond Beginning Weaving on Saturdays, August 15, 22, […]
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The Farms: Formal Garden Tours
Attend one of our Formal Garden Tours*, where you can experience the beauty of Allerton’s formal gardens and learn the history of the estate, created between 1899 and 1946 by […]
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The Farms: Great Horned Owls: Hunting & Feeding
Experience Level: All Levels, All Ages Learn more about how owls hunt for their prey at Great Horned Owls: Hunting & Feeding on Sunday, August 16 from 12-1:30 p.m. in the Mansion Library. Owl enthusiast Mark Glenshaw is back at Allerton to teach students more about these majestic creatures. His engaging lecture will focus on the hunting […]
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Beehive Observation
The StudioExperience Level: Beginner Get a first-hand look at how honey bees manage hive activity at Beehive Observation on Sundays, April 12 & 26, May 10 & 24, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, Aug. 2, 16 & 30 and Sept. 13 & 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. in The Studio and outside […]
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Summer Yoga
Fu Dog GardenExperience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 Instructor Josie Heck with […]
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Understanding Dreams
The StudioExperience Level: Beginner Understand what your subconscious mind is telling you while you sleep at Understanding Dreams on Tuesdays, Aug. 18 and 25 from 6-8 p.m. in The Studio. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Julie Lauper will introduce students to the foundations of dream analysis and encourage students to explore how their dreams can deepen self-understanding, […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Basket Weaving: April Flowers
Experience Level: All Levels Learn the basics of weaving and take home a new basket at Basket Weaving: April Flowers on Friday, Aug. 21 from 12-4 p.m. in The Studio. […]
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Foraging for Wild Mushrooms
Greenhouse Café PatioExperience Level: All Levels (Ages 16+) Join an edible mushroom expert for a scenic and educational trek at Foraging for Wild Mushrooms on select Sundays from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. meeting at […]
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Baking with Olive Oil
Experience Level: Beginner Step up your baking game and skip the butter at Baking with Olive Oil on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 1-3 p.m. in the Mansion Carriage House. Chef […]
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Summer Yoga
Fu Dog GardenExperience Level: All Levels Enjoy the peaceful, serene atmosphere of Allerton as it provides the perfect setting for Summer Yoga every Tuesday in June, July and August from 9-10 a.m. in the Fu Dog Garden: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 28 Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25 Instructor Josie Heck with […]
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Arboretum Tree ID Hike
Illinois Arboretum 1800 S Lincoln, Urbana, IL, United StatesLearn how to identify native forest trees of Illinois at Arboretum Tree ID Hikes at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). Meet in the Arboretum Parking Lot*. Dates: Tuesday, August 25, 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, September 22 from 12-2 p.m. Saturday, October 10 from 9-11 a.m. Natural Areas Manager Nate Beccue will share identification […]
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Understanding Dreams
The StudioExperience Level: Beginner Understand what your subconscious mind is telling you while you sleep at Understanding Dreams on Tuesdays, Aug. 18 and 25 from 6-8 p.m. in The Studio. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Julie Lauper will introduce students to the foundations of dream analysis and encourage students to explore how their dreams can deepen self-understanding, […]
