Summer Garden Gathering (Aug 23)

Learn food preservation through hands-on jarring and pickling in this Garden Gathering. Explore the zesty world of fermented foods with a festive tasting.

Event Details

Sun, Aug 23 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm Fruit & Vegetable Garden

Admission

This event is full. Keep an eye on our event calendar for additional opportunities to attend.

Event Details

Sun, Aug 23 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm Fruit & Vegetable Garden

Admission

This event is full. Keep an eye on our event calendar for additional opportunities to attend.

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Details

Take a break and spend time outside in the Fruit and Vegetable Garden for Garden Gatherings. Explore the garden's seasonal plants while enjoying music from DJ Iggy.

Learn how to keep your food fresh for longer at The Preservation Waltz!. Explore simple vinegar and salting techniques to extend the lifespan of your produce and support food security. In this hands-on session, you will chop fresh produce, prep food for preservation, and jar your own creations. You’ll even taste fermented favorites - kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles - and see how Mrs. Obama's garden initiatives promoted healthy eating.

Food and drink are available for purchase on site.

In Partnership With

Urban Growers Collective

We’re honored to feature Urban Growers Collective as our signature partner for the Fruit and Vegetable Garden. Urban Growers Collective is a Black- and women-led non-profit working to build an equitable local food system. Urban agriculture is our tool and method to create pathways for economic stability and abundance.

Plan Your Visit

Fruit & Vegetable Garden

From the Parking Garage: Follow the signs to the elevator and take it up one floor to the Garden level. Make a right out of the elevator and follow the signs to the Garden. From the Plaza: Accessible Path: Head toward the South end of the Forum building and continue through the breezeway between the Forum and the Chicago Public Library. From there, head toward the Parking Garage and follow the signs to the Elevator. Take it up one floor to the Garden level. Make a right out of the elevator and follow the signs to the Garden. Outdoor Walking Path: Head toward the South end of the Plaza and follow the walking path up the hill to your left. This path will swing around to point you back northward and arrive at the Fruit and Vegetable Garden. Celebrate the legacy of two extraordinary First Ladies as you learn how to grow and make your own food. You can find dozens of garden beds or local plants and native vegetables.
Mon - Sun 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. CT

Raised garden beds planted with leafy greens in front of the Obama Presidential Center Museum

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