We'd like to thank everyone who helped make our 2020 Virtual Walk the Pond a success. With COVID pivoting the event to a virtual platform, we weren't sure what to expect, but we so enjoyed developing the virtual nature activities and seeing participant photos. We...
In this unusual year, your support of the Conservancy’s work has never been more critical. Despite unprecedented circumstances, we remain committed to our mission to preserve, protect and enhance Lincoln Park and we could not be more proud of our impact. Did you know that...
The Conservatory and Lily Pool have been closed for tours since March, but our volunteer docents have kept busy! As we move into the fall and winter seasons, join our seasoned docents on virtual tours of the Conservatory, as we explore edible plants, plant and animal interactions,...
The Lily Pool will close for the season on Sunday, November 15th. Each Fall the Conservancy and Chicago Park District select an appropriate date for closure, with freezing temperatures and slipping hazards in mind. It will reopen mid-April 2021, pending weather and public health guidelines....
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It was a tough year in the Park, as volunteers were not allowed until late June and many groups that regularly dedicate hundreds of hours in service were not able to gather. However, we still surpassed some previous years' records in volunteer numbers: over 750...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval="3" images="3729" img_size="full"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]11/18 Update: The Poinsettias for a Purpose sale is sold out! Thanks to everyone who supported the Conservancy and Conservatory by purchasing these unique holiday flowers. If you have any questions, please email us. While we are sad to announce that the Lincoln...
We are excited to announce public meetings to discuss the restoration of North Pond. Meetings will be hosted over Zoom on 3 dates: Wednesday, November 11, 5:30-7:30 pm Saturday, November 14, 9:30-11:30 am Tuesday, November 17, 1-3 pm Register to attend and to submit questions in advance of meetings. We...
You can help Lincoln Park by supporting the Lincoln Park Conservancy during our annual appeal. The Conservancy’s past projects include the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, the Abraham Lincoln Gardens and most recently the new Sunshine Playscape. Our current project is a three-year plan to restore the...
This summer has been busy as the Conservancy plans for the upcoming restoration of North Pond. All of our background studies necessary to help us understand the Pond and the best approaches to restoring it have been completed. In July we hosted a feedback session with our...
Thank you for supporting the Auction for Lincoln Park! The 2020 Auction for Lincoln Park was a huge success! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, together we raised more than $85,000 in support of our stewardship and programming work throughout the Park, and toward our...
