Fall at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Tuesday, October 24, 2016

The Chicago Botanic Garden is a park located in Glencoe in northern Chicagoland.  This large natural area of 365 acres contains 27 gardens.  It is open all year round.

I visited this beautiful park over the weekend, as one of the more than million visitors who come here each year.  It was a great time of year to leisurely take a stroll aad admire the splendid foliage displaying brilliant Fall color.  

I arrived in early morning to catch the soft light that rolled over the landscape. I walked past the water lilies, through the English Garden and on to the Japanese Garden.  There is a Zen feeling of serenity here, a perfect place to sit and contemplate.  

Since I have an affinity for water, I especially enjoy the Great Basin and North Lake found at the Botanic Garden.  The water reflects the surrounding landscape.  I was also delighted to find waterfalls on my walk.

The Chicago Botanic Garden offers year-round activities and events. On the grounds is the Daniel F and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center where scientists and graduate students conduct plant research.  For more information, go to www.chicagobotanic.org