May 11, 2012 is National Public Gardens Day which means you can get free admission to a National Public Garden! Admission will not be free on that day, but you can register online to get a free pass. The pass is available immediately after you submit the registration; just print it out and save it for May 11. Below is a list of the participating gardens in Illinois:
- Cantigny Park - Winfield
- Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe
- Elmhurst College Arboretum - Elmhurst
- Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden - Rockford
- Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens - Rockford
- Rockford Park District - Rockford
- The Morton Arboretum - Lisle
- University of Illinois Arboretum - Urbana
Which public garden will you be visiting for National Public Gardens Day?


















I always wanted to go to the Morton Arboretum! Thanks so much for the link to the free passes.
That’s cool! Thanks for sharing!