Upcoming events Parks
An Evening with Chef Hartmut Handke
June 4, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Chef Hartmut Handke, CMC, is one of America's most accomplished chefs with over 40 years of culinary experience and many national and international culinary awards and professional honors to his… (more)
Live-Fire Sundays
June 2, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Check out live-fire cooking and sample food hot off the flames at these casual and entertaining cooking demos featured Jim Budros. $2 per sample (with admission). Sunday, June 2: Roast chicken with… (more)
Live-Fire Sundays
July 7, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Check out live-fire cooking and sample food hot off the flames at these casual and entertaining cooking demos featured Jim Budros. $2 per sample (with admission). Sunday, July 7: Grilled skirt steak,… (more)
Horticulture Walks
May 23, 2013 — June 15, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
A Conservatory horticulturist will lead a tour through one of the Conservatory's indoor or outdoor garden areas. During this 45-minute tour, get behind-the-scenes information, plant identification,… (more)
Live-Fire Sundays
September 1, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Check out live-fire cooking and sample food hot off the flames at these casual and entertaining cooking demos featured Jim Budros. $2 per sample (with admission). September 1: Grilled chicken,… (more)
Raw Desserts
July 21, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Interested in a raw food diet? Learn techniques for transforming unadulterated ingredients into delicious and healthy raw confections that are naturally gluten- and dairy-free. Hands-on, led by… (more)
Baking with a Mother Recipe
September 15, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
One recipe, endless possibilities! Using one simple mother recipe, learn how to make a variety of delicious muffins and sweet loaves using local, organic fruits, spices and other delicious… (more)
Kimchee and the Art of the Perfect Pickle
July 17, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
It's harvest time and what better way to preserve that cornucopia of bounty than to preserve and pickle? But this isn't your average dill spear. Unleash your culinary Seoul and make some Korean… (more)
Southwest Comfort Foods
September 10, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Take a culinary journey with the complex flavors of American Southwestern favorites, including queso fundido con chorizo, spicy corn cakes, marinated steak and more. Demonstration and tasting led by… (more)
Pressure Canning
June 23, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Master the intimidating pressure canner and can a batch of seasonal produce. Leave with the confidence and skill to pressure-can corn, stock, meats, and more. Hands-on, led by Rachel Tayse… (more)
Fresh Herbs
August 18, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
The world of culinary herbs is bright, flavorful, and within reach for every home cook with a windowsill. Identify herbs during a walk through the gardens, then taste and cook with them in multiple… (more)
Garden Maintenance
July 13, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Now that it's summer, what should you be doing to maintain your garden? Learn more about weeding, fertilizing, and pruning to make your yard and garden look the best it can… (more)
Hands-on Composting
July 20, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Join Conservatory staff outdoors at the compost piles to learn improvements and tips for different compost… (more)
Live-Fire Sundays
August 4, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Check out live-fire cooking and sample food hot off the flames at these casual and entertaining cooking demos featured Jim Budros. $2 per sample (with admission). August 4: Celebrate the garden… (more)
Live-Fire Sundays
October 6, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Check out live-fire cooking and sample food hot off the flames at these casual and entertaining cooking demos featured Jim Budros. $2 per sample (with admission). October 6: Wood-fired oven pizza… (more)
Vegetarian for Meat-lovers
August 14, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Sink your teeth into delicious, creative vegetarian dishes like Vicious vegan chili, Carnal curried lentils, and Punk Rock peanut noodles. You won't miss the meat! Hands-on, led by Chef Jim… (more)
Deciphering the Chinese Menu
September 18, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Always get the same thing at your favorite Chinese restaurant? Well, pick up your chopsticks and adventure past the old stand-bys as you sample the mysterious foods you've been too afraid to try!… (more)
Salads and Dressings
September 29, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Mix up a modern beet, goat cheese and greens salad with mustard citrus vinaigrette and revisit the traditional Caesar with made-from-scratch croutons and dressing. Taste a marinated kale dish and… (more)
Family Fun
July 13, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Search the Conservatory for signs of summer. Receive a prize for finishing the scavenger hunt. Free with… (more)
Family Fun
July 27, 2013
Presented By: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Create hibiscus, orchid and other tropical rainforest flowers using colored paper and pipe stems. Free with… (more)
