Allerton

Park & Retreat Center

September 2026

The Farms: Floriography Bouquet Workshop

Spend your morning among the flowers at a Floriography Bouquet Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Evergreen Lodge.  Florist Ava Porter will teach students the basics of floral design using the Victorian language of flowers to create living masterpieces of fresh flowers with special meanings. Students will […]
05 Sep
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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The Farms: Plein Air Painting

Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+)  Take your creativity outside at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6 from 12-4 p.m. outside and in the Studio.  Plein air painting can feel overwhelming at first — easels, changing light, color mixing, wind, and trying to paint outdoors all at once! This […]
05 Sep
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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The Farms: Foraging for Wild Mushrooms

Experience 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 the Café Patio. — June 7, 21 — July 5, 12, 26 — Aug. 2, 23 — Sept. 6  Students will […]
06 Sep
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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The Farms: Plein Air Painting

Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+)  Take your creativity outside at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6 from 12-4 p.m. outside and in the Studio.  Plein air painting can feel overwhelming at first — easels, changing light, color mixing, wind, and trying to paint outdoors all at once! This […]
06 Sep
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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The Farms: Beginning Watercolor (Morning)

 Experience Level: Beginner   Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 9-11:30 a.m. in The Studio.  Former art educator Sally Walsh will teach students foundational skills and techniques. Students will learn new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes, flowers, fruit, glass, and special effects.   […]
08 Sep
9:00 am - 11:30 am
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The Farms: Fall Yoga

Experience Level: All Skill Levels Allerton provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays, Sept. 1 through Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Meadow.  Josie Heck from Yoga Off the Square will lead students through strengthening poses and breath work […]
08 Sep
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon)

Experience Level: Beginner    Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon) on Tuesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 12:30-3 p.m. in the Studio.  Former art educator Sally Walsh will teach students foundational skills and techniques. Students will learn new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes, flowers, […]
08 Sep
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Frog

 Experience Level: Beginner (ages 18+)  Assemble a whimsical frog suncatcher at Intro to Stained Glass: Frog on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5:30-9 p.m. in the Studio.   Led by Kari Keller, students will learn the basics of stained glass! Students will learn how to cut glass, grind, foil, and solder while they work […]
10 Sep
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Farms: Improve Your Improv

Experience level: All skill levels (ages 18+)   Learn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Music Barn.   Instructor Kyle Tasch returns to The Farms to teach this popular course, which will be jam-packed with improvisational fun that will […]
10 Sep
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 […]
10 Sep
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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The Farms: Fall Migration Bird Hikes

Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot .  Allerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter, the variety of […]
11 Sep
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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Summer’s End

Help send off the season at Summer’s End on Friday, September 11  from 6-9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature Lunar Ticks opening for The Way Down Wanderers, plus a vendor fair during the show. This event is part of the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by Cim-Tek […]
11 Sep
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Farms: Arboretum Hosta Garden Tour

Discover inspiring hosta varieties, companion plants, and garden design ideas to bring to your own landscape at an Arboretum Hosta Garden Tour on Saturdays, August 8 or September 12 from 10-11 a.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). Led by Illinois Prairie Hosta Society (IPHS) members, this tour […]
12 Sep
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Cooking with Herbs

Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to grow herbs in the Central Illinois climate, pot herbs in a container, and then taste how they are used in a meal at Cooking with Herbs on Saturday, Sept 12 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m in the Herb Garden and Evergreen Lodge. Join Kay Karnes and […]
12 Sep
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

Experience Level: Beginner  Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Midday) on Saturday, Sept. 12 through October 10 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.    This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts of the loom, […]
12 Sep
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
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THE FARMS: Exploring Nature & Life Through Mary Oliver’s Poetry

Experience level: Beginner (Ages 18+) Explore the basics of poetry in Exploring Nature & Life Through Mary Oliver’s Poetry on Saturday, Sept.12 from 12-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Poet Mary Oliver’s beloved poems like “Wild Geese” and “How I Go to the Woods” used nature as a way to explore life’s mysteries. Led by instructor Kate Herald, students will explore some […]
12 Sep
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)

Experience Level: Beginner  Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturdays, Sept. 12 through Oct. 10 from 2–5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.   This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with […]
12 Sep
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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The Farms: Stretch ‘N Sip Yoga

Experience Level: Beginner Make time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on selected Sundays on the Bowling Lawn: — Sunday, July 19, 11am-12pm  — Sunday, August 30, 10-11am  — Sunday, September 13, 10-11am  — Sunday, October 4, 10-11am  Josie with Yoga Off the […]
13 Sep
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Summer’s End

Help send off the season at Summer’s End on Friday, September 11  from 6-9 p.m. on the Gatehouse Lawn. This outdoor concert will feature Lunar Ticks opening for The Way Down Wanderers, plus a vendor fair during the show. This event is part of the Allerton Park Concert Series presented by Cim-Tek […]
11 Sep
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday Opening Weekend

Celebrate the season at our Holiday Opening Weekend, with a variety of festive fun happening Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6! Shop from local vendors* at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management, stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW, enjoy special musical entertainment, linger […]
04 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday Opening Weekend

Celebrate the season at our Holiday Opening Weekend, with a variety of festive fun happening Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6! Shop from local vendors* at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management, stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW, enjoy special musical entertainment, linger […]
05 Dec
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday Opening Weekend

Celebrate the season at our Holiday Opening Weekend, with a variety of festive fun happening Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6! Shop from local vendors* at the Holiday Showcase presented by Sterling Wealth Management, stroll through the illuminated gardens and woodlands of Holiday GLOW, enjoy special musical entertainment, linger […]
06 Dec
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union open from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night […]
06 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union open from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night […]
07 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union open from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night […]
08 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union open from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night […]
09 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union open from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night […]
10 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union open from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night […]
11 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday Affair

Get in the holiday spirit with an elegant evening in the Mansion at Holiday Affair on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 5-10 p.m. Enjoy a welcome glass of champagne, cash bar, and passed hors d’oeuvres as you mingle and meander through the Mansion. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and includes complimentary wine and […]
12 Dec
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union open from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night […]
12 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Sensory Hour Sweets with Santa

Experience the magic of the Allerton Mansion in a quieter environment with a smaller crowd at Sensory Hour Sweets with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Mansion. Children will have the chance to chat and get their picture with Santa, hear a story from Mrs. Claus, […]
13 Dec
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The Mansion
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union open from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night […]
13 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union open from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night […]
14 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union open from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night […]
15 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union open from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night […]
16 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union open from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night […]
17 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Farms: Winter Market

Do some holiday shopping, support local makers, and learn about Allerton’s folk school at The Farms: Winter Market on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18-19 from 5-9 p.m. in the Mansion. Besides selling their handmade creations, instructors from The Farms folk school will share information about their craft and do informal […]
18 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Holiday GLOW

Make memories this holiday season with a magical stroll through Holiday GLOW presented by U of I Community Credit Union open from 5-9 p.m. on December 6-23 & 26-31*! This enchanting, illuminated 1-mile walk invites visitors to slow down during the busy holiday season as they take in fresh night […]
18 Dec
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Farms: Fall Migration Bird Hikes

Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot .  Allerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter, the variety of […]
04 Sep
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Plein Air Painting

Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+)  Take your creativity outside at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6 from 12-4 p.m. outside and in the Studio.  Plein air painting can feel overwhelming at first — easels, changing light, color mixing, wind, and trying to paint outdoors all at once! This […]
04 Sep
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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The Farms: Floriography Bouquet Workshop

Spend your morning among the flowers at a Floriography Bouquet Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Evergreen Lodge.  Florist Ava Porter will teach students the basics of floral design using the Victorian language of flowers to create living masterpieces of fresh flowers with special meanings. Students will […]
05 Sep
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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The Farms: Plein Air Painting

Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+)  Take your creativity outside at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6 from 12-4 p.m. outside and in the Studio.  Plein air painting can feel overwhelming at first — easels, changing light, color mixing, wind, and trying to paint outdoors all at once! This […]
05 Sep
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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The Farms: Foraging for Wild Mushrooms

Experience 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 the Café Patio. — June 7, 21 — July 5, 12, 26 — Aug. 2, 23 — Sept. 6  Students will […]
06 Sep
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
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The Farms: Plein Air Painting

Experience Level: Intermediate (ages 15+)  Take your creativity outside at Plein Air Painting on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6 from 12-4 p.m. outside and in the Studio.  Plein air painting can feel overwhelming at first — easels, changing light, color mixing, wind, and trying to paint outdoors all at once! This […]
06 Sep
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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The Farms: Beginning Watercolor (Morning)

 Experience Level: Beginner   Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor on Tuesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 9-11:30 a.m. in The Studio.  Former art educator Sally Walsh will teach students foundational skills and techniques. Students will learn new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes, flowers, fruit, glass, and special effects.   […]
08 Sep
9:00 am - 11:30 am
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The Farms: Fall Yoga

Experience Level: All Skill Levels Allerton provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and reconnect with your body and spirit at Fall Yoga on Tuesdays, Sept. 1 through Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Meadow.  Josie Heck from Yoga Off the Square will lead students through strengthening poses and breath work […]
08 Sep
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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(SOLD OUT) The Farms: Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon)

Experience Level: Beginner    Learn the basics of watercolor techniques at Beginning Watercolor (Afternoon) on Tuesdays, Sept. 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 12:30-3 p.m. in the Studio.  Former art educator Sally Walsh will teach students foundational skills and techniques. Students will learn new techniques each week to create paintings focusing on landscapes, flowers, […]
08 Sep
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Farms: Intro to Stained Glass: Frog

 Experience Level: Beginner (ages 18+)  Assemble a whimsical frog suncatcher at Intro to Stained Glass: Frog on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5:30-9 p.m. in the Studio.   Led by Kari Keller, students will learn the basics of stained glass! Students will learn how to cut glass, grind, foil, and solder while they work […]
10 Sep
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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The Farms: Improve Your Improv

Experience level: All skill levels (ages 18+)   Learn the skills of improvisation, including scene creation and team dynamics at Improve Your Improv on Thursdays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Music Barn.   Instructor Kyle Tasch returns to The Farms to teach this popular course, which will be jam-packed with improvisational fun that will […]
10 Sep
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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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 […]
10 Sep
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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The Farms: Fall Migration Bird Hikes

Get outside and learn about our feathered friends at Fall Migration Bird Hikes on Fridays, Sept. 4 through Oct. 30 from 9-11 a.m. Meet in the Main Parking Lot .  Allerton’s Natural Areas Managers will lead this morning adventure to discover what bird species are migrating through the Park. As birds begin to move south for the winter, the variety of […]
11 Sep
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Arboretum Hosta Garden Tour

Discover inspiring hosta varieties, companion plants, and garden design ideas to bring to your own landscape at an Arboretum Hosta Garden Tour on Saturdays, August 8 or September 12 from 10-11 a.m. at the Illinois Arboretum (1800 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana). Led by Illinois Prairie Hosta Society (IPHS) members, this tour […]
12 Sep
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Cooking with Herbs

Experience Level: Beginner Learn how to grow herbs in the Central Illinois climate, pot herbs in a container, and then taste how they are used in a meal at Cooking with Herbs on Saturday, Sept 12 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m in the Herb Garden and Evergreen Lodge. Join Kay Karnes and […]
12 Sep
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Midday)

Experience Level: Beginner  Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Midday) on Saturday, Sept. 12 through October 10 from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.    This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with weaving terminology, parts of the loom, […]
12 Sep
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
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THE FARMS: Exploring Nature & Life Through Mary Oliver’s Poetry

Experience level: Beginner (Ages 18+) Explore the basics of poetry in Exploring Nature & Life Through Mary Oliver’s Poetry on Saturday, Sept.12 from 12-4 p.m. in The Studio.  Poet Mary Oliver’s beloved poems like “Wild Geese” and “How I Go to the Woods” used nature as a way to explore life’s mysteries. Led by instructor Kate Herald, students will explore some […]
12 Sep
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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The Farms: Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon)

Experience Level: Beginner  Learn the basics of working with a loom at Beginning Weaving I (Afternoon) on Saturdays, Sept. 12 through Oct. 10 from 2–5 p.m. in the Greenhouse Auditorium.   This 5-week class led by Sharon Bowles will encompass all aspects of beginner weaving as students create a table runner. Students will become familiar with […]
12 Sep
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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The Farms: Stretch ‘N Sip Yoga

Experience Level: Beginner Make time for some moving meditation followed by a drink and conversation at Stretch ‘n Sip Yoga on selected Sundays on the Bowling Lawn: — Sunday, July 19, 11am-12pm  — Sunday, August 30, 10-11am  — Sunday, September 13, 10-11am  — Sunday, October 4, 10-11am  Josie with Yoga Off the […]
13 Sep
10:00 am - 11:00 pm
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home […]
13 Sep
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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 Robert and John Gregg Allerton. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet on the Greenhouse Patio. Tours will continue […]
19 Sep
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Arboretum Tree ID Hike

Learn 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 […]
22 Sep
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Arboretum Tree ID Hike

Learn 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 […]
10 Oct
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home […]
11 Oct
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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 Robert and John Gregg Allerton. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet on the Greenhouse Patio. Tours will continue […]
17 Oct
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Farms: Public Mansion Tours

Experience Level: Beginner Attend one of our Public Mansion Tours* to view inside Robert Allerton’s 1900s-era mansion and hear the unique history of the creation of the estate. Tours typically last 60 minutes and will meet in the Mansion Gallery. Tours will primarily cover the first floor of the home […]
01 Nov
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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 […]
06 Nov
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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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, […]
21 Nov
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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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 […]
04 Dec
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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