Birds, Bees & Butterflies: A Native Garden Tour
Various Addresses in Forest Park and River Forest, IL
Volunteers Needed Paid Event Public Welcome Family-Friendly Home/Private Garden Tour
Discover the beauty, versatility and value of native plants. Tour 12 colorful, life-filled gardens in Forest Park and River Forest, Illinois, during our annual Birds, Bees & Butterflies Native Garden Tour July 26, 2025 from 1 to 5 p.m.
EXPLORE GARDENS
Meet passionate and knowledgeable home gardeners who have been experimenting with and observing native plants for years. They’ll guide you through their gardens and answer your specific questions about native gardening.
You will
learn about ecological gardening practices that help promote biodiversity in the home landscape.see gardeners' favorite native plants and hear how they change throughout the seasons.tour small gardens and large gardens, manicured looks and more carefree ones, and newly planted and mature established landscapes.
Whether you’re a beginning gardener or have more soil beneath your nails than you care to reveal, you’ll walk away with practical, hands-on tips you can apply to your own yard.
TOUR MAP: Ticket holders will receive a tour map two days before the event. If you register after 7/23, you will automatically receive the map and garden descriptions in your email. Be sure to check the "Additional Information" section of the email ticket for the map and garden descriptions. We recommend biking or driving; the locations are spread widely.
VOLUNTEER FOR THE TOUR: We need volunteer garden docents. You’ll receive a free tour ticket. Sign up: Volunteer with Us!