Your Lincoln Park Life
Your guide to the Lincoln Park and surrounding neighborhoods.
Foraging walk through the park where you will learn and see at least 50 species of edible plants and mushrooms that grow right in the city. FIRST CITY TOUR OF THE SEASON. Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd for a walk around the north pond in Lincoln Park to see all ... Continue Reading » about Eat the Parks, Lincoln Park: North Pond
Ecological stewardship volunteers (formerly the North Pond Gardeners) go beyond gardening— they help our staff create more space for nature to thrive, maintain existing habitat, and enhance the park’s capacity to support diverse wildlife as well as human health and happiness. While our home base remains the North Pond Nature Sanctuary, we’re looking forward to ... Continue Reading » about Earth Day Event (In conjunction with EcoStewards Workday)
The Auxiliary Board of Lincoln Park Zoo invites you to Zoo-ologie! Join us to enjoy a night of savory hors d'oeuvres, sweet desserts, dancing, special zoo programming, and extensive bar offerings. Now in its 13th year, Zoo-ologie offers an unforgettable evening with Chicago’s young professionals at Café Brauer! Please check back soon for more details ... Continue Reading » about Zoo-ologie
A 21+ after-hours event with live music, a live DJ, karaoke, adult beverages and NO KIDS! Weather is warming up. Time to get out and play! At this adults-only evening at Lincoln Park Zoo, guests can sip drinks while strolling through the zoo's lush gardens and visiting a variety of habitats where nearly 200 animal ... Continue Reading » about Saturday Night at the Zoo – An Adults Only Evening at Lincoln Park Zoo
If you’ve spent time in Lincoln Park, you know it’s full of wonders. The Wonders of the Park Gala for Lincoln Park is our largest fundraiser of the year. Your participation helps us to: Promote volunteer stewardship of the Park’s natural areas and cultural treasures. Fund and manage park improvements – both big and small. ... Continue Reading » about Wonders of the Park 2025 Gala
Now in its 47th year, Run for the Zoo is a fun and rewarding way to contribute directly towards animal care, conservation efforts, and education initiatives at Lincoln Park Zoo that help animals both locally and around the world. This race is suitable for all levels, featuring a flat, scenic course that winds around and ... Continue Reading » about Run for the Zoo 2025
