September is a transition month in the Lily Pool. As the end of summer approaches, the plants put forth a final effort to bloom, set seed, and prepare for the winter. Well versed in native plants, Alfred Caldwell chose a wide range of trees, shrubs, perennials...
[caption id="attachment_4900" align="alignleft" width="225"] Great Blue Heron in the Lily Pool[/caption] The Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool is an oasis, a refuge from the concrete city, both for the people of Chicago and for the animals that call it home. Every year in the spring and the fall,...
The Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanium) draws large crowds and media coverage, and its blooming is one of the most exciting and anticipated events at the Lincoln Park Conservatory. The scientific name translates literally to giant, misshapen phallus. In its native Sumatra, it is termed ‘Bunga Bangkai’,...
Many people love the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool. It has become a place of respite from the City, and recently from COVID-19. But what do you know about its long history in the Park? As we celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the Conservancy's and...
by Rebecca Conant On May 26th of this year, Alfred Caldwell would have been 118 years old. In honor of his birthday and the 20th anniversary year of the Conservancy and Park District's Lily Pool restoration, we're highlighting some of the interesting stories about the man...
Late Spring is here and we’re excited to once again offer in-person programming at North Pond, the Conservatory, and the Lily Pool! In May, we resumed docent-led Wildflower Walks at North Pond and the Lily Pool. Guests took an in-depth tour of the sites' spring...
