Lincoln Park Conservancy

Lincoln Park Conservancy The Lincoln Park Conservancy preserves, maintains & enhances the beauty of Chicago's largest & most visited Park.

For event tickets: https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/calendar/ The Lincoln Park Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and enhance Lincoln Park’s inspiring beauty for current and future generations. Established in 1984, the Lincoln Park Conservancy works to enhance Chicago’s largest park through volunteer power, fundraising and park improvements. Through its master agreement with the Chicago Pa

rk District, the Conservancy manages treasured Park sites including the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, Abraham Lincoln Monument and Gardens, Lincoln Park Conservatory and North Pond Nature Sanctuary, in addition to general stewardship activities across Lincoln Park’s 1,200 acres. Our volunteer docents offer free tours of the park's natural, historic and cultural elements in order to build visitor connections to these unique places. Monthly wildflower walks are hosted at the Lily Pool and North Pond, educating guests about Chicago's historic connection to them and their importance to local ecology. Conservancy volunteers give back nearly 3,000 hours of service each year, engaging with park visitors and maintaining this portion of Lincoln Park. One unique aspect of the Conservancy’s approach is that when the Conservancy commits to a site, it embarks on the site’s long-term care and if needed, restoration. As the Conservancy’s managed sites are free of admission, the private funding we raise to support these park assets is of central importance.

 Here's to a whole week dedicated to some of the countries most beautiful spaces. While we are not at the same level as ...
08/25/2026



Here's to a whole week dedicated to some of the countries most beautiful spaces. While we are not at the same level as the National Parks, we still have some amazing beauty right here in the city! If you can, get out and enjoy the beautiful weather!

🌸 Welcome to another  !Today's featured wildflower is White snakeroot (Ageratina altissima)!Here are a few fun facts abo...
08/21/2026

🌸 Welcome to another !

Today's featured wildflower is White snakeroot (Ageratina altissima)!

Here are a few fun facts about this native plant:

☠️ White snakeroot is toxic and when eaten by cows, is the cause of milk sickness.

🦋 While toxic to humans and other livestock, it is a host plant for several moth varieties, like the Clymene and hitched dart moths.

🪰 The snakeroot is also host to a leafminer fly, whose larva will feed on the leaf tissue, creating winding lines on the leaves.

📷: Photo credit: Lincoln Park Conservancy

08/21/2026

The moment you’ve all been waiting for. . . the water lily weigh off!
 
We are thrilled to submit our entry for the water lily weigh with a Bullhead lily of 9 inches diameter and holding a WHOPPING 191.4 grams!
 
This is the fourth annual event organized by Denver Botanic Gardens.
 

Still want to join us for Conservatory After Dark on Thursday, October 22? We are officially sold out of general admissi...
08/20/2026

Still want to join us for Conservatory After Dark on Thursday, October 22?

We are officially sold out of general admission tickets, but you still have the chance to attend by becoming a sponsor! Whether you're a business looking for visibility to our listserv of over 70,000 or a group of friends wanting to support a local non-profit, there are options for you!

Check out the benefits of our sponsorship levels and learn more at the link below:
https://onecau.se/conservatoryafterdark

08/19/2026

Happy ! Thanks to all our amazing volunteer photographers that donate their photos to us!
 
Misha Ulmet
Russ Smith
Mark Blankstein
Chidrone
Adriana
Nick Sinnott
Colleen Hickey
Sharon Gaietto Photography

Interested in learning more about ecology and native wildflowers? Join us for a nature walk! You'll have the chance to l...
08/17/2026

Interested in learning more about ecology and native wildflowers? Join us for a nature walk! You'll have the chance to learn from Matt Evans, our Manager of Park Stewardship and ecologist.

Friday, August 22, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Meet at the North Pond Gazebo at 2535 N Stockton Dr.
$15 / ticket
You can buy a ticket here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/friday-walk-and-talk-w-matt

Jungle vibes in the city. 🌿💍 Congratulations to the newlyweds!Looking for a photographer to capture your big day? Click ...
08/17/2026

Jungle vibes in the city. 🌿💍 Congratulations to the newlyweds!
Looking for a photographer to capture your big day? Click the link in our bio to check your dates availability and to learn more!

📲847-807-NOVA (6682)
📧[email protected]
🌐https://www.nova-photos.com/
📍Chicago, IL

Happy  !We are a week away from our next Wellness Series event at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool. Sign up today to enjoy ...
08/15/2026

Happy !

We are a week away from our next Wellness Series event at the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool. Sign up today to enjoy this hidden oasis with Anna Romo from Busy Body Retreats for a relaxing, private sound bath.

Surrounded by water, trees, and the gentle sounds of nature, you’ll be guided through a short meditation followed by the soothing tones of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other instruments. No experience is needed; this is a space for you to simply enjoy the hidden oasis in a unique and special way.

Can't wait to see you there!

Tickets:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/private-outdoor-sound-bath-in-nature-at-the-alfred-caldwell-lily-pool

Photo courtesy of Russ Smith

08/14/2026

two score and two years ago, the Lincoln Park Conservancy was founded and all our work has led and prepared us for this moment . . . The Water Lily Weigh Off

🌸 Welcome to another  !Today's featured wildflower is Virgin's bower (Clematis virginiana)!Here are a few fun facts abou...
08/14/2026

🌸 Welcome to another !

Today's featured wildflower is Virgin's bower (Clematis virginiana)!

Here are a few fun facts about this native plant:

🧗🏾‍♀️ The genus name comes from the Greek word klematis which is an old name applied to climbing plants.

🦋 Virgin's Bower is a host plant for the Clematis Clearwing Moth, Alcathoe caudata.

2️⃣ Virgin's Bower is usually dioecious, with male and female flowers produced on separate plants.

📷: Photo credit: Lincoln Park Conservancy

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