Lincoln Park Conservancy
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Preserving, maintaining & enhancing Lincoln Park‘s nature, art & architecture.
Are you an experienced development professional who's passionate about preserving and protecting green spaces? Join our growing team and apply to our newest position: Manager of Development.
Apply using the link below:
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/managerofdevelopment
Apply using the link below:
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/managerofdevelopment
January 23, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Are you an experienced development professional who's passionate about preserving and protecting green spaces? Join our growing team and apply to our newest position: Manager of Development.
Apply using the link below:
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/managerofdevelopment
Apply using the link below:
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/managerofdevelopment
Meet our new Manager of Park Stewardship, Matt Evans. Matt is from the Chicago suburbs, has anM.S. in Plant Biology and Conservation from Northwestern University, and has worked as an ecologist at many prominent institutions.
January 23, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Meet our new Manager of Park Stewardship, Matt Evans. Matt is from the Chicago suburbs, has anM.S. in Plant Biology and Conservation from Northwestern University, and has worked as an ecologist at many prominent institutions.
Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day!
Fun Fact: While squirrels bury their food to retrieve later, 25% of it is stolen by other critters! But they have been found to pretend to bury nuts to throw off potential thieves!
Fun Fact: While squirrels bury their food to retrieve later, 25% of it is stolen by other critters! But they have been found to pretend to bury nuts to throw off potential thieves!
January 21, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Happy Squirrel Appreciation Day!
Fun Fact: While squirrels bury their food to retrieve later, 25% of it is stolen by other critters! But they have been found to pretend to bury nuts to throw off potential thieves!
Fun Fact: While squirrels bury their food to retrieve later, 25% of it is stolen by other critters! But they have been found to pretend to bury nuts to throw off potential thieves!
Happy MLK Day!
Did you know that he was one of the first advocates of environmental justice? He laid the groundwork that led to the passing of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Today, join us in celebrating the amazing legacy of Dr. King.
📸: Steve Leonard
Did you know that he was one of the first advocates of environmental justice? He laid the groundwork that led to the passing of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Today, join us in celebrating the amazing legacy of Dr. King.
📸: Steve Leonard
January 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Happy MLK Day!
Did you know that he was one of the first advocates of environmental justice? He laid the groundwork that led to the passing of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Today, join us in celebrating the amazing legacy of Dr. King.
📸: Steve Leonard
Did you know that he was one of the first advocates of environmental justice? He laid the groundwork that led to the passing of the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act. Today, join us in celebrating the amazing legacy of Dr. King.
📸: Steve Leonard
Have Lincoln Park photos that you are willing to donate to be used in our blogs, emails, and social media? DM us or email [email protected]
Specifically looking for photos of Lincoln Park Conservatory, North Pond, Sunshine Playscape, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, and South Lincoln Park.
Specifically looking for photos of Lincoln Park Conservatory, North Pond, Sunshine Playscape, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, and South Lincoln Park.
January 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Have Lincoln Park photos that you are willing to donate to be used in our blogs, emails, and social media? DM us or email [email protected]
Specifically looking for photos of Lincoln Park Conservatory, North Pond, Sunshine Playscape, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, and South Lincoln Park.
Specifically looking for photos of Lincoln Park Conservatory, North Pond, Sunshine Playscape, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, and South Lincoln Park.
Happy Houseplant Appreciation Day! We have a lovely collection of common houseplants at the Conservatory, so reserve a spot and stop by to appreciate them in real life! You can book through this link: https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
January 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Happy Houseplant Appreciation Day! We have a lovely collection of common houseplants at the Conservatory, so reserve a spot and stop by to appreciate them in real life! You can book through this link: https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
Are you looking for a role in non-profit finances? Come apply to our newest job opening for a part-time bookkeper/accountant!
Apply using the link below:
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/bookkeeper
Apply using the link below:
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/bookkeeper
January 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Are you looking for a role in non-profit finances? Come apply to our newest job opening for a part-time bookkeper/accountant!
Apply using the link below:
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/bookkeeper
Apply using the link below:
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/bookkeeper
Happy National Bird Day!
In Lincoln Park, there are so many places to get a glimpse at some of these birds featured below.
Fun Fact: Did you know that birds have extraordinary lungs aka air sacs? Their breathing is incredibly efficient, allowing them to travel extended distances at once.
In Lincoln Park, there are so many places to get a glimpse at some of these birds featured below.
Fun Fact: Did you know that birds have extraordinary lungs aka air sacs? Their breathing is incredibly efficient, allowing them to travel extended distances at once.
January 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Happy National Bird Day!
In Lincoln Park, there are so many places to get a glimpse at some of these birds featured below.
Fun Fact: Did you know that birds have extraordinary lungs aka air sacs? Their breathing is incredibly efficient, allowing them to travel extended distances at once.
In Lincoln Park, there are so many places to get a glimpse at some of these birds featured below.
Fun Fact: Did you know that birds have extraordinary lungs aka air sacs? Their breathing is incredibly efficient, allowing them to travel extended distances at once.
Happy New Year's everyone! Thank you all for your support and making 2025 an amazing year with more conservatory visitors, volunteers, and events than last year. Here's to a bright and happy 2026!
📸: Nick Sinnott
📸: Nick Sinnott
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Happy New Year's everyone! Thank you all for your support and making 2025 an amazing year with more conservatory visitors, volunteers, and events than last year. Here's to a bright and happy 2026!
📸: Nick Sinnott
📸: Nick Sinnott
Happy New Year's Eve! 🎆 Today is the final day of our 2025 annual fund!
Donate today and know the impact your gift can make:
🌱 $100 funds the planting of 500 seeds
🧑🏼🌾 $500 funds a full day of natural habitat stewardship
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/donate
Donate today and know the impact your gift can make:
🌱 $100 funds the planting of 500 seeds
🧑🏼🌾 $500 funds a full day of natural habitat stewardship
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/donate
December 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Happy New Year's Eve! 🎆 Today is the final day of our 2025 annual fund!
Donate today and know the impact your gift can make:
🌱 $100 funds the planting of 500 seeds
🧑🏼🌾 $500 funds a full day of natural habitat stewardship
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/donate
Donate today and know the impact your gift can make:
🌱 $100 funds the planting of 500 seeds
🧑🏼🌾 $500 funds a full day of natural habitat stewardship
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/donate
This is the last week to experience the winter flower show at the Conservatory!
If you are planning on visiting this weekend, you can reserve for free here: https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
If you are planning on visiting this weekend, you can reserve for free here: https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
December 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This is the last week to experience the winter flower show at the Conservatory!
If you are planning on visiting this weekend, you can reserve for free here: https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
If you are planning on visiting this weekend, you can reserve for free here: https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
The Shops at North Bridge and 2d Restaurant are partnering to launch The Chairity Project! To support local organizations, ten artists are painting chairs to be auctioned in January. Cheri Lee Charlton is painting one, with all of the proceeds going to LPC.
📸: Cheri Lee Charlton
📸: Cheri Lee Charlton
December 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Shops at North Bridge and 2d Restaurant are partnering to launch The Chairity Project! To support local organizations, ten artists are painting chairs to be auctioned in January. Cheri Lee Charlton is painting one, with all of the proceeds going to LPC.
📸: Cheri Lee Charlton
📸: Cheri Lee Charlton
Happy Holidays! Consider giving the gift of green spaces by donating to Lincoln Park Conservancy!
Donate today and know your impact:
🌺 $50 grows one of the 650 poinsettias used in the Winter Flower Show
👩🏽💻 $200 staffs the Visitors Services desk for a day
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/donate
Donate today and know your impact:
🌺 $50 grows one of the 650 poinsettias used in the Winter Flower Show
👩🏽💻 $200 staffs the Visitors Services desk for a day
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/donate
December 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Happy Holidays! Consider giving the gift of green spaces by donating to Lincoln Park Conservancy!
Donate today and know your impact:
🌺 $50 grows one of the 650 poinsettias used in the Winter Flower Show
👩🏽💻 $200 staffs the Visitors Services desk for a day
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/donate
Donate today and know your impact:
🌺 $50 grows one of the 650 poinsettias used in the Winter Flower Show
👩🏽💻 $200 staffs the Visitors Services desk for a day
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/donate
Happy Winter Solstice! Today is the shortest day of the year (in the Northern Hemisphere) and the days will start getting longer!
Fun fact: The winter solstice is the exact time the northern hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun. This year, the winter solstice will happen at exactly 3:48 p.m.
Fun fact: The winter solstice is the exact time the northern hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun. This year, the winter solstice will happen at exactly 3:48 p.m.
December 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Happy Winter Solstice! Today is the shortest day of the year (in the Northern Hemisphere) and the days will start getting longer!
Fun fact: The winter solstice is the exact time the northern hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun. This year, the winter solstice will happen at exactly 3:48 p.m.
Fun fact: The winter solstice is the exact time the northern hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun. This year, the winter solstice will happen at exactly 3:48 p.m.
Happy Holiday season!! 🎉 How are you celebrating this joyous time? Share your traditions with us!
December 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Happy Holiday season!! 🎉 How are you celebrating this joyous time? Share your traditions with us!
If you haven't already, help us continue to preserve and enhance Lincoln Park by donating to our annual fund. We are so close to reaching our goal of $200,000!
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/donate
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/donate
December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
If you haven't already, help us continue to preserve and enhance Lincoln Park by donating to our annual fund. We are so close to reaching our goal of $200,000!
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/donate
https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/donate
Thank you to everyone who came and made Fireside & Family Festivities a success! We had a fun afternoon of storytelling by our very own docent volunteers and two interactive musical shows by Miss Jamie from Miss Jamie's Farm. We hope to continue to host fun family-friendly events like this one.
December 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Thank you to everyone who came and made Fireside & Family Festivities a success! We had a fun afternoon of storytelling by our very own docent volunteers and two interactive musical shows by Miss Jamie from Miss Jamie's Farm. We hope to continue to host fun family-friendly events like this one.
Happy National Poinsettia Day! Our winter show space is full of these flowers, we are hosting a fun family event. Join us at the conservatory for holiday activities and interactive storytelling with Miss Jamie.
Book your tickets: https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/firesidefamilyfestivities
Book your tickets: https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/firesidefamilyfestivities
December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Happy National Poinsettia Day! Our winter show space is full of these flowers, we are hosting a fun family event. Join us at the conservatory for holiday activities and interactive storytelling with Miss Jamie.
Book your tickets: https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/firesidefamilyfestivities
Book your tickets: https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/firesidefamilyfestivities
The Pantone color of the year is Cloud Dancer, which can be seen all throughout Lincoln Park's various sites, if you know where to look.
December 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Pantone color of the year is Cloud Dancer, which can be seen all throughout Lincoln Park's various sites, if you know where to look.
It's not too late to book your tickets for our festive family event this Saturday!
Special guest, Miss Jamie, will perform two musical shows, starting at 1 pm and 2 pm, with $10 tickets for guests over three.
Reserve your tickets today: https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/firesidefamilyfestivities
Special guest, Miss Jamie, will perform two musical shows, starting at 1 pm and 2 pm, with $10 tickets for guests over three.
Reserve your tickets today: https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/firesidefamilyfestivities
December 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It's not too late to book your tickets for our festive family event this Saturday!
Special guest, Miss Jamie, will perform two musical shows, starting at 1 pm and 2 pm, with $10 tickets for guests over three.
Reserve your tickets today: https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/firesidefamilyfestivities
Special guest, Miss Jamie, will perform two musical shows, starting at 1 pm and 2 pm, with $10 tickets for guests over three.
Reserve your tickets today: https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/firesidefamilyfestivities
We're approaching winter, and the weather is getting colder and snowier. ❄️ Stay warm this weekend! What are your favorite ways to keep cozy during the chill? Share below! 😊
Photo courtesy of Jamie Burning
Photo courtesy of Jamie Burning
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We're approaching winter, and the weather is getting colder and snowier. ❄️ Stay warm this weekend! What are your favorite ways to keep cozy during the chill? Share below! 😊
Photo courtesy of Jamie Burning
Photo courtesy of Jamie Burning
REMINDER: Get your tickets today for Fireside & Family Festivities! Join us at the Lincoln Park Conservatory between noon and 4 pm on Saturday, December 13, for an afternoon of holiday fun.
Reserve your tickets today: https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/firesidefamilyfestivities
Reserve your tickets today: https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/firesidefamilyfestivities
December 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
REMINDER: Get your tickets today for Fireside & Family Festivities! Join us at the Lincoln Park Conservatory between noon and 4 pm on Saturday, December 13, for an afternoon of holiday fun.
Reserve your tickets today: https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/firesidefamilyfestivities
Reserve your tickets today: https://go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/firesidefamilyfestivities
We have prints by Anastasia Inciardi for sale! Come to the Conservatory, collect all five prints from the foyer vending machine!
Reservations are free but required to visit. Come visit between 10am and 4:30pm, Wed-Sun!
https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
Reservations are free but required to visit. Come visit between 10am and 4:30pm, Wed-Sun!
https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 AM
We have prints by Anastasia Inciardi for sale! Come to the Conservatory, collect all five prints from the foyer vending machine!
Reservations are free but required to visit. Come visit between 10am and 4:30pm, Wed-Sun!
https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
Reservations are free but required to visit. Come visit between 10am and 4:30pm, Wed-Sun!
https://www.lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations/
Yesterday was #GivingTuesday, and you helped us raise $18K! We have decided to extend our match for another 48 hours. We want to raise another $7K to reach our goal! With your support, we will continue to maintain many of Lincoln Park’s beloved sites!
go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/GivingTuesday
go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/GivingTuesday
December 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Yesterday was #GivingTuesday, and you helped us raise $18K! We have decided to extend our match for another 48 hours. We want to raise another $7K to reach our goal! With your support, we will continue to maintain many of Lincoln Park’s beloved sites!
go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/GivingTuesday
go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/GivingTuesday
Today is #GivingTuesday! Thanks to support from our community members, we have been able to complete amazing projects!
Donate today, and your gift will be doubled thanks to a donor's match. You can donate using this link: go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/GivingTuesday
Photo courtesy of Adam Pearson
Donate today, and your gift will be doubled thanks to a donor's match. You can donate using this link: go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/GivingTuesday
Photo courtesy of Adam Pearson
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Today is #GivingTuesday! Thanks to support from our community members, we have been able to complete amazing projects!
Donate today, and your gift will be doubled thanks to a donor's match. You can donate using this link: go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/GivingTuesday
Photo courtesy of Adam Pearson
Donate today, and your gift will be doubled thanks to a donor's match. You can donate using this link: go.lincolnparkconservancy.org/GivingTuesday
Photo courtesy of Adam Pearson