Chanticleer Classes
Classes
Dry Gardening and Xeric Planting Schemes with Lisa Roper
May 14 | 5:30pm
Discover how to create stunning, resilient gardens that thrive in dry conditions. Taught by horticulturist and master gardener Lisa Roper, this class explores innovative dry gardening techniques and xeric planting schemes, offering inspiration and practical strategies for designing beautiful, water-wise landscapes.
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Spring Bird Walk at Chanticleer with Phil Whitmer
May 25 | 8:00am
Chanticleer is home to a remarkable diversity of plants, creating a vibrant ecosystem that provides essential food and nesting resources for migrating birds each spring. These varied species offer the perfect habitat for both birds that breed at Chanticleer and those passing through. Join us for a spring bird walk and immerse yourself in the beauty, sights, and sounds of this seasonal migration.
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Gardening for Hummingbirds with Glenn Ashton (offsite)
June 11 | 5:00pm
Turn your outdoor space into a hummingbird haven! Learn how to plant and care for a stunning garden that will surely attract these sweet migrators. Meadowbrook Farm Horticulturist, Glenn Ashton will share his passion for hummingbirds and walk you through the gardens, pointing out plants that are most inviting to them along the way.
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Exploring Moths at Chanticleer
July 24 | 8:00pm
Join expert ecologists for an engaging talk about moths, their essential role in pollination, and how you can create a moth-friendly habitat in your own backyard. Learn why Chanticleer is home to over 500 moth species and what makes our gardens a thriving habitat for these nocturnal wonders.
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Opening Times
Wednesday - Sunday
10am - 5pm
Parking reservations are required until
3pm Wednesdays-Sundays.
Friday Evenings
The garden will be open until 8pm through Labor Day.
Parking reservations are required until 6:30pm.
Due to limited parking, we cannot accommodate groups on Friday evenings.
Picnicking is permitted only in the picnic areas, except on Friday evenings from 4-8pm, guests may picnic anywhere in the garden.
We ask guests to carry out what they bring in.
Early Saturdays in 2025
We open at 8:00am on the following Saturdays:June 7, July 5, August 2,
September 6, October 4,
and November 1.
Regular admission fees apply and Parking reservations are required.
2025 Season Pass
Purchase a 2025 Season Pass, good through November 9, 2025. Buy your pass now.
House and Garden Tours
Held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 11am.
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Garden Highlights Tour
Held every Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm.
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News & Events
Biodiversity Survey
We are proud to announce the release of our Biodiversity Survey, which outlines the impact that our garden has on the insect and animal populations that we intersect with.
Listen to Bill Thomas on Margaret Roach's podcast, A Way to Garden, as they discuss the Biodiversity Survey.
Read the Full Report
Once Upon a Garden:
Storytime at Chanticleer
Story Time will be held at 9:30am,
on June 21, July 19, August 9. Registration is required.
Garden Design Workshop
July 26-29, 2025
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Chanticleer is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for the public and is an equal opportunity employer.
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