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Chicago Botanic Garden Tours

Evening Tour of Chapungu

Experience the inspiring Chapungu sculptures in the warm glow of a summer evening. A representative artist will lead the walk, relating some of the stories and legends behind the creation of the artwork and answering questions along the way. Please dress for the weather, rain or shine.

Thurs, July 17, 7-8 p.m.
Meet at Gateway Visitor Center
BOA0262 $19/$24

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Shona Sculpture Private Collection Tour

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to enjoy a collection of Shona stone sculpture displayed in a private park in Woodstock, Illinois. This art collection, similar to the Chapungu exhibit, consists of pieces made from Zimbabwean stone carvings whimsically placed throughout a beautiful private park. Picnicking and fun are encouraged! You will start with a descriptive tour of the park’s pieces and end with time on your own for personal reflection, artwork or eating! Please bring your own picnicking supplies and food, and dress for the weather. Transportation is on your own, and a map will be sent prior to the program. Please note that there is a friendly dog on the park premises.

Park Associate, Woodstock, Illinois
Sat., Sept. 13, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Meet at park in Woodstock, Illinois
SPC0023 $49/$62

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Shona Culture and Art Tour

Join the Garden for an educational and inspirational day learning about Shona culture and Shona stone carvings. The morning will start with a stop at the South Shore Cultural Center’s “Sapphire Women” exhibit, where Edmund Mizha Chifamba will lecture on the Shona culture and show some of the Shona stone carvings on display. The next stop will be a Chapungu sculpture tour at Garfield Park Conservatory. The day will end with a guided tour of a beautiful private park in Woodstock that has an extensive collection of Shona stone carvings. Transportation will be provided. Please bring your own food and beverages, and dress for the weather. Please note that there is a friendly dog on the premises at the private park.

Tues., Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Meet at Gateway Visitor Center
SPC0053 $99/$124

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