We've got a few extra gnomes who are looking for a home. Stop by the #LincolnParkConservatory to pick-up your gnome today! Sales are taking place at our front desk and will support future seasonal shows. #SweetGnomeChicago

The #RegalLily grows in #Szechuan’s rugged mountains. But it was introduced to America in 1905. By the 1920s, the low-maintenance, showy flower inspired a lily renaissance. You can find these trumpet-shaped flowers in our #ConiferGarden along with many other #Lily varieties.

🐷🐮These purple Alliums grow next to the Shakespeare statue, within a woven Wattle fence. Alliums are named after the Latin word “aleo” or garlic. Aleo also translates to “avoid” (referring to garlic’s pungent odor). 🌸🌿 🧄

🎶🌺 On June 9th, ChicagoMusicExchange visited the #LincolnParkConservatory's Show House. Currently our Show House is a tropical oasis – with #taro, #crotons, #bromeliads, orange #hibiscus & glossy red #anthuriums. We look forward to #cmechicago's return connecting nature and music!

☀️🌼 Our orange and mauve #Daylilies are blooming in our #ConiferGarden, next to our #RegalLilies. But, spoiler alert, daylilies aren’t real lilies! True lilies are a long-lasting cut flower, whereas daylilies bloom…for a day.

🌵What’s the difference between a #Yucca & #Yuca? A Yucca (pronounced YUK-ka) has edible, above-ground parts. Whereas a Yuca (pronounced YEW-ka) has edible roots. Our #Adam’sNeedleYucca has white filaments along its leaves. While technically edible, Yuccas do taste a bit yucky.

🍪⛵Our friends at @chipsahoy & @rosegold_collective helped us celebrate #NationalIceCreamDay. xdddd.chicago invented a Chicago-themed ice cream sandwich 🌸 Cherry Brownie inspired by Jackson Park’s cherry blossoms and the chocolate-y brownie invented here in Chicago.

👩‍🌾🎒Docents enjoyed a field trip to Garfield Park Conservatory! They toured the Palm House and Artist's Garden, and explored the Fern Room, Mosaic Fountain, and Water Lily Pool. 🪷🌿 Thanks @GPConservatory! #garfieldparkconservatory #lincolnparkconservatory #volunteers

🌛🌿 #LadyOfTheNightOrchid is a perfect moonlight garden plant. Its luminous, white-green flowers release a sweet citrus and gardenia-like scent in the evening. This scent attracts evening pollinators like #moths. 🐛Visitors can also admire it during the day, in our #OrchidHouse

⚜️🌿 🧑‍🌾 Lincoln Park has a French-style #FormalGarden overlooking the Conservatory. The garden is formal only in name & used recreationally by visitors who picnic, play hacky sack & games of catch. Dress comfortably, because it’s always casual Friday in our Formal Garden!

🌿🌻Our first North Pond #WildflowerWalk of the season was a delight thanks to our wonderful docents and guests! Janet S., Gia M., and Cheryl C. led a sold-out walk around the Pond in beautiful weather. 👩‍🌾 🐞 #lincolnparkchicago #northpondnaturesanctuary #volunteersrock #WFW

🌺🐝🍁The #RoseMallow is an exotic preamble to the fiery colors of fall. This fluorescent pink hibiscus blooms until the first frost: feeding pollinators after most plants end their bloom cycle. It can even survive Midwestern winters. Visitors can admire it in our #ShowHouse.

Dreaming of a magical wedding or a special moment at the Lily Pool? While the Lily Pool is still closed to the public, we offer exclusive private permits for your unforgettable day! Get your permit here: ow.ly/mzzK50T5nhr Photos Courtesy of Jason Kaczorowski Photography

Continuing our Summer Events Series, intrepid guests joined us on a drizzly and overcast morning for a lovely Gardens Tour! Docents Norm R. And Bobbi H. led folks on a leisurely guided tour of the Lincoln Park Conservatory's magnificent outdoor garden spaces. #lincolnparkchicago

The Lincoln Park Conservancy is proud to partner with Flower Girls Meet for Palms & Portraits, a lovely evening of taking in the therapeutic sights and sounds of nature, and having an artistic portrait taken! Purchase your tickets here: lincolnparkconservancy.org/event/palms-po…

Native Plants are an Essential Part of the Sunshine Playscape. The nature-inspired Playscape was created to integrate native plants both to create habitat pockets for wildlife and also to give kids an early introduction to native species of Lincoln Park. lincolnparkconservancy.org/native-plants-…

While the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is closed for needed restoration and repairs, we want to provide everyone a glimpse of the work that’s been going on during the closure. View our Lily Pool Restoration Blog on the most current update.

From all of us at the Lincoln Park Conservancy, we hope you have a safe and happy Labor Day! Stay tuned to our Events Calendar for up and coming Events this Fall! Photo courtesy of Lori M. lincolnparkconservancy.org/events/ #LincolnPark #LincolnParkConservancy #LaborDay #ChicagoLincolnPark

Many thanks to the trailblazing volunteers who made the Lincoln Park Conservancy’s pilot BioBlitz a big success. Twenty-one participants documented over 220 species in just one morning of observations! See our blog for more information about the BiBlitz. ow.ly/UzAB50Teuvc

Back-to-school season sparking your spirit of inquiry? Rediscover your sense of wonder at our September 28th BioBlitz to celebrate and contribute to our nearest public lands. Join the Lincoln Park Conservancy on National Public Lands Day. Register here: lincolnparkconservancy.org/event/national…