Blue Star Museums Blog has posted a new item, 'Great Gardens'
August 15, 2011
Springtime comes to the Malott Japanese Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
Photo by Robin Carlson
Let’s face it: there are some summer days too beautiful to stay indoors.
Luckily, there are a number of gorgeous gardens and outdoor parks participating in Blue Star Museums, allowing you to enjoy the weather while making the most of the Blue Star program. Below are a few of our favorite options from around the country, so head outside and get ready to go green!
Chicago Botanic Gardens
1000 Lake Cook Road
Glencoe, Illinois 60022
Roughly 25 miles north of downtown Chicago, the Botanic Gardens are a 385-acre oasis of beautiful blooms and waterways. There are 24 different formal gardens to explore, including the forested oaks of McDonald Woods, the water lilies and lotuses of the Aquatic Garden, and the vibrant colors, textures, and fragrances of the Sensory Garden. The Botanic Gardens also have events and exhibitions throughout the year: Ruth Duckworth: Shaping Chicago will display the artist’s modernist sculptures through September 25, 2011.
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