garden walk
Get ready for a beloved neighborhood tradition! On Sunday, June 29th, from noon to 5:00 pm, North Center Neighbors Association proudly presents the 19th Annual Garden Walk! We’re thrilled to welcome back the trolley, now with an expanded route so you can visit even more stunning gardens throughout the neighborhood. As you explore, enjoy live music and the vibrant spirit of summer in full bloom. The Garden Walk is a perfect way to connect with friends, family, and neighbors while celebrating the natural beauty and creativity that make our community so special.
The Garden Walk will have two sign-in locations:
🌻 The Town Square, 4100 N. Damen
🌻 Bell School at 3730 N. Oakley St. (at Grace St.).
Both locations are main trolley stops and will provide Garden Walk brochures and a map for guests to pick up.
A donation of $5.00 is suggested; a portion of the proceeds will benefit Common Pantry. Cash is preferred, but Venmo and Zelle are also accepted.
If you have any questions, please send us an email at info@ncnaneighbors.org, or call us at 872-246-1551, and we will get back to you!
We are looking forward to you being a part of this neighborhood tradition!
Volunteer During the Garden Walk!
Looking for a fun and rewarding way to spend time with friends and family? Sign up for a volunteer shift during the Garden Walk! 🌼
Perks of Volunteering:
- Enjoy the Garden Walk from a unique behind-the-scenes perspective!
- Spend quality time outdoors meeting and greeting Garden Walk guests!
- Exclusive invite to the Garden Walk After Party! 🎉
📅 Monday, June 30th, 6:30 pm, location tbd
🌺 Includes a private tour of gardens you may have missed during your shift!
Volunteer spots fill up fast, so sign up for a shift today and be part of something beautiful!
🌻We have garden talks, bands and lemonade stands! 🌻
🎶🎸🤘 band line-up! 🎸🎶🤘
Ice Bombe - 1:00 - 2:30 pm, 2024 W. Bradley
St. Jams - 3:00 - 5:00 pm, 2024 W. Bradley
Kid Copter - 1:30 - 3:30 pm, 4141 N. Claremont
Shannon Richardson - 1:30 - 3:30 pm, 2112 W. Grace
Heather Riordan - 3:00 - 5:00 pm, 3856 N. Oakley
Anne Leto and Friends - 3:00 - 5:00 pm, 2557 W. Pensacola
Beta Dogs - 3:00 -5:00 pm, 2152 W. Grace
Chris Rawlins - 3:00 - 5:00 pm, 1827 W. Cuyler
🌿GARDEN TALKS🌸
Parkway Flowers
12:30 pm, Corner of Hoyne and Bradley
Come learn about wildflowers and native plants that will thrive with low maintenance in your parkway. Presented by longtime neighborhood gardener Lisa Hirsh.
The Native Prairie
2:00 pm, 4108 N. Damen
Join gardeners Ryan and Shane as they share the story of transforming their yard into a native garden designed to support migrating monarchs and other essential pollinators. Learn about their journey toward earning certification from the Forest Preserves of Cook County and recognition as a Monarch Waystation. Enjoy light refreshments while gaining inspiration for your own pollinator-friendly space.
The Art of Container and Porch Pot Gardening
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm, 4234 N Campbell Ave.
Learn the art of container and porch pot gardening in this engaging, hands-on session! You'll discover: How to choose the right containers, plant suggestions for sun and shade, tips for upkeep, soil, and fertilization as well as creative ideas for seasonal displays. Enjoy a lively Q&A with expert presenters Keith Davis and Collin Klabunde, owners of Botanical Urban Design. Keith holds a B.S. in Floriculture from The Ohio State University and brings over 20 years of experience in event, garden, and holiday design. Collin, with is background in visual arts adds a fresh creative perspective. Together Keith and Collin design with a deep respect for the natural world - drawing inspiration from the environment to create unique and beautiful living art.
🍋LEMONADE STAND Locations🍋
Lemonade stands will be sprinkled throughout the Garden Walk. They are run by kids in the neighborhood
and proceeds will be donated to the charity of their choice.
Zoe’s Lemonade Stand - 2522 W. Cullom
Marv & Harv's Terrific Treats - 3804 N. Bell
The Local Lemon - 3829 N. Hoyne
Atticus's Lemon Lovers Lemonade Cart - throughout the neighborhood
Sam-I-Am Lemonade Stand - 4210 N. Damen
Made in the Shade Lemonade -
1929 W. Berteau
A blooming thanks to our Sponsors for making the Garden Walk possible!
Please enjoy some Garden Walk memories!
