Garfield Park Conservatory offers a wide range of engaging and fun programs for all ages. Click on the links above to get specific information on upcoming programs and events. Still have questions?
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Garfield Park Master Gardener - Guided Conservatory Tours
2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month @ 11 AM - Included in that days admissions fee
Saturday, May 2 | 10-11:30 am
Ages: 16 and up | $6 per person
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Join the Herb Society of Central Indiana for a fun class on making gifts with herbs, perfect for Mother's Day or anyone else that needs a spring pick-me-up. You will also have the opportunity to learn about herbs you can grow yourself throughout the season and flowers that you can grow that are edible. There will be recipes, handouts and herbal snacks. Pre-registration required.
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Tuesday, May 12 | 10-11 am
Ages: 2-5 – $6 per child
Bring your preschooler to a program with a focus on the natural world. There will be a story, activities, crafts and so much more. Registration required; space is limited.
Friday, May 15 | 10 am
Ages: All (Geared towards ages 2-8) |Free | Drop-in
Join us in the Conservatory Classroom as we learn about nature through a story reading. After the reading children are encouraged to stay and explore the Children’s Garden. This program is free and open to anyone wishing to attend. The target age range is 2-8 years old.
Saturday, May 16 | 11 am
Ages: All | Fee: Free | Drop-in
Drop by Blake’s Garden to meet one of our resident critters. No registration needed. Program will be held in classroom if weather is inclement.
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Friday, May 22 | 10-11 am
$5 per child | Ages: 2-5
Join us as we get to gardening in Blake’s Garden! Young ones will learn about gardening and have the chance to help plant, grow and harvest in our vegetable garden. There will also be a story, craft and time to explore. Registration required.
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Saturday, May 23 | 1-2pm
Ages: 16 and up | $10 per person
Did you know you have a free pharmacy growing in your own backyard? Transform your relationship to dandelions by learning how to forage this ubiquitous weed and turn it into a pain-relieving salve or bath soak! Fee includes all materials; registration required.
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Sunday, May 24 |1-2 pm
Ages: 4 and up | Fee: $25 per planter
Help support your local butterflies by making a planter full of their favorite foods! We will plant flowers for pollination and host plants for caterpillars: something for every part of the butterfly life cycle.
Program fee is per planter. You can make one planter for your family or make individual planters. These are decent sized planters, so you may only want one. Program fee includes: planter, soil, plants, and labels. Conservatory admission for one person also included in program fee.
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Bonsai Show
Saturday and Sunday, June 6 & 7
Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 1-5pm
$7 per person, $15 per family (2 adults max per family)
Join the Indianapolis Bonsai Club as they showcase their unique bonsai specimens throughout the Conservatory. Club members will be available to answer your questions, and vendors will have items for sale.
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Jungle Tales
Tuesday, June 9 | 10-11 am
Ages: 2-5 | Fee: $6 per child
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Bring your preschooler to a program with a focus on the natural world. There will be a story, activities, crafts and so much more. Registration required; space is limited.
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Wednesday, June 10| 6pm-7ish
Ages: All | Fee: $1
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Come meet your neighbors as we harvest, cook, and share a meal from the veggies growing in Blakes' Garden! And yes, it really is just a dollar. Do register online so I know how many we're cooking for!
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Garden Storytime
Friday, June 12 | 10 am
Ages: All (Geared towards ages 2-8) | Free | Drop-in
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Join us in Blake’s Children’s Garden as we learn about nature through a story reading. After the reading children are encouraged to stay and explore the garden. This program is free and open to anyone wishing to attend. The target age range is 2-8 years old.
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Program will be moved into the classroom in case of inclement weather.
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Critter Chat
Saturday, June 13 | 12 pm
Ages: All | Free | Drop-in
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Drop by Blake’s Garden to meet one of our resident critters. No registration needed. Program will be held in classroom if weather is inclement.
Saturday, June 13 | 1-2pm
Ages: 10 and up | $15
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Come explore the kitchen alchemy of fermentation! Learn how to take cabbage, daikon and carrot from harvest through preparation and lactic acid fermentation, resulting in delicious, spicy kimchi! Fee includes one jar of kimchi, picked up the following week when fermentation is complete. Limit 15 participants; pre-registration required. Participants must be comfortable using a knife to chop vegetables.
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Little Green Thumbs
Wednesday, June 24 | 11 am -12 pm
Ages: 2-5 | Fee: $6 per child
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Bring your little gardener to get their hands dirty in the Children's Garden. Participants will have the opportunity to plant, care for, and harvest crops in the Garden. Come to one, or come to all. Registration required.
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Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28
Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: 1-5pm
$7 per person, $15 per family (2 adults max per family)
2nd Annual Show, for one weekend only!
We have teamed up with our dear friend Chad Williams of Indiana Insectivores to create a stunning display of predator plants. We'll have native Indiana predator plants as well as our usual plethora of tropical ones.
There will also be carnivorous plants for sale!
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Saturday, June 27 | 1-2 PM
Free with Admission to the Carnivorous Plants Show
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Come get an in-depth look at the various mechanisms employed by carnivorous plants, and learn about the surprising beneficial relationships between these plants and other animals. Our Assistant Manager and Naturalist Jessica Helmbold took a Masters level class on carnivorous plants and will share what she's learned with us.
Wednesday, July 1 | 6pm-7ish
Ages: All | Fee: $1
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Come meet your neighbors as we harvest, cook, and share a meal from the veggies growing in Blakes' Garden! And yes, it really is just a dollar. Do register online so I know how many we're cooking for!
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Friday, July 10 | 10 am
Ages: All (Geared towards ages 2-8) | Free | Drop-in
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Join us in Blake’s Children’s Garden as we learn about nature through a story reading. After the reading children are encouraged to stay and explore the garden. This program is free and open to anyone wishing to attend. The target age range is 2-8 years old.
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Program will be moved into the classroom in case of inclement weather.
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​Jungle Tales
Tuesday, July 14 | 10-11 am
Ages: 2-5 | Fee: $6 per child
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Bring your preschooler to a program with a focus on the natural world. There will be a story, activities, crafts and so much more. Registration required; space is limited.
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Critter Chat
Saturday, July 18 | 11 am
Ages: All | Free | Drop-in
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Drop by Blake’s Garden to meet one of our resident critters. No registration needed. Program will be held in classroom if weather is inclement.
Fermentation Station: Garlic Paste
Saturday, July 18 | 1-2pm
Ages: 10 and up | $15
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Live-culture condiments are a hurried cook’s best friend! Ferment organic, locally-grown garlic into a buttery, umami-rich paste that will liven up any dish.
Limit 15 participants; pre-registration required. Participants must be comfortable using a knife to chop vegetables.
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Little Green Thumbs
Wednesday, July 22 | 11 am -12 pm
Ages: 2-5 | Fee: $6 per child
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Bring your little gardener to get their hands dirty in the Children's Garden. Participants will have the opportunity to plant, care for, and harvest crops in the Garden. Come to one, or come to all. Registration required.
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Saturday, July 25 | 1-2pm
Ages: 10 and up | $15
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Learn how to brew a sweet and sparkly pineapple drink from Mexico!
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Limit 15 participants; pre-registration required. Participants must be comfortable using a knife to chop fruit.
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