Events
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The Farms: Beehive Observation
Experience 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 at […]
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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 DAY CAMP: Farm to Table presented by Busey Bank
Like to eat food? Us too! Part culinary adventure and part agriculture exploration, Summer Day Camp: Farm to Table on August 3-7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. will have campers learning and eating their way through our food system. Campers will enjoy water activities, gardening, reading, drawing with sidewalk chalk, playing games, eating summer […]
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The Farms: Silent Book Club
Experience Level: Beginner Need a good place to relax and concentrate on your latest read? Then swing out for our Silent Book Club on selected Mondays* from 5 to 7 p.m. The evening will begin with a brief group discussion of what we are currently reading and to swap recommendations. Then participants will break up […]
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The Farms: Arboretum Sunset Yoga
Experience level: All levels Cultivate connection with your body, mind, and nature at Arboretum Sunset Yoga on Mondays, March 30, April 13, May 11, July 6 or August 3 from 7-8 p.m. in the Oak Grove at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana)*. Kristina Reese will lead an all-levels class integrating yoga poses, […]
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The Farms: Summer Yoga
Experience 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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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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The Farms: First Friday Bird Hikes
Experience Level: Beginner Get outside and get to know the birds at our First Friday Bird Hikes on Friday, June 5, August 7, November 6, or December 4 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot. Led by our Natural Areas staff, these hikes will focus on observing both resident birds and summer breeding […]
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Irish Fest
Our always-popular Irish Fest returns with plenty of festive fun on Friday, Aug. 7 from 6-9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature Meadowhawk opening for Broken Brogue, performing traditional and Irish folk music. This event is part of the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by Cim-Tek Filtration, with monthly concerts through September 11. Food will be […]
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New Volunteer Orientation
You can become an important part of Allerton by volunteering! Allerton’s generous volunteers help serve visitors, preserve the natural areas and improve the spectacular park for future generations. If you want to know more, take part in a New Volunteer Orientation from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb 21, May 9, Aug 8, or […]
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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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The Farms: New Moon Yoga
Experience Level: Beginner Connect with the New Moon and the star signs to strengthen your body, mind and spirit at New Moon Yoga: — Saturday, May 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Music Barn — Monday, June 15, 8-9 p.m. in the Meadow — Tuesday, July 14, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Bowling Lawn — Wednesday, Aug. […]
