Adult Programs
Cantigny Park
Wednesday , July 14 , 10:30 am – 4 pm Departs from the Regent Center $ 45 Member /$ 50 Nonmember Program : 0021.23.2
During the early 1930s , Colonel Robert R . McCormick ’ s estate held an experimental farm on site , which served as a working “ laboratory ” with the goal of serving the family farms that blanketed the countryside . The experimental farm tried new species of crop plants , tested theories of planting and harvesting , and investigated new practices in raising productive farm animals . Other experimental farms existed across the nation and one of the most successful was Colonel McCormick ’ s at Cantigny .
After McCormick ’ s death in 1955 , the Board of Directors decided to change Cantigny ’ s focus from agriculture to horticulture by hiring famed landscape architect Franz Lipp to design and build a world-class garden . In 1967 , Lipp began construction of this lush , horticultural masterpiece , which is one of the largest display gardens in the Midwest with more than 160,000 annuals , perennials , ground covers and flowering shrubs and trees . A majority of the plants seen throughout the gardens are estategrown inside Cantigny ’ s renowned greenhouse . Due to COVID-19 , we will tour the gardens on our own . Lunch will be had when we arrive , and participants will have time to explore on their own afterwards .
Garden Plots
All Garden Plots require a deposit as well as a usage fee . Planting start date will be weather dependent ( April 8 ). Customers will be notified by email when the plots are ready .
Southeast Corner of Mundelein Community Park
Program Size Fee 0008.12.1 24 x 24 $ 40 0009.12.1 12 x 24 $ 25 0010.12.1 Deposit $ 25
Tom ' s Farm Market ( Ages 50 +)
Monday , August 9 , 10 am – 3 pm Departs from The Regent Center $ 15 Member /$ 20 Nonmember Program : 0022.23.2
TOM ’ s Farm Market is a family owned business , established in 1959 . Specializing in quality bedding plants that are grown in their 80,000 sq . feet of greenhouses , on site in Huntley , IL . Asparagus , Strawberries , GMO free Sweet Corn , Tomatoes , & Peppers are just a few of the many vegetables that are Farm Grown & available in our Market during harvest .
Participants will have time to walk around and explore the Farm Market , Garden Center , Bakery and grab lunch in the Cafe . A 14-passenger bus is taken to and from our destination . Fee includes transportation , lunch and other expenses will be on your own .
Boat Launch Permit
Boat Launch permit purchases must be made in-person at Mundelein Community Center . Customer must provide proof of DNR registration and driver ' s license . The Pier will be installed April 1 – November 1 . Questions ? Call 847.388.5430 .
Location : Diamond Lake Boat Launch Program
R / NR Annual Permit $ 75 / 230 Daily Fee $ 30 / 45 Second Vehicle Sticker $ 11
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